Fanatec Fanatec GT2 and CSP issues!

Discussion in 'Sim Racing Systems & Troubleshooting' started by SNAKEiSM, Aug 26, 2011.

  1. SNAKEiSM

    SNAKEiSM Jason

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    Hey lads,

    So I recieved my GT2 wheel and CSP's today, set it all up ready for some GT5, upon activating Playstation mode on the wheel it begins constantly scrolling down in the XMB as though it thinks i'm holding down on the d-pad, anyway, thought i'd look into it later, so I skillfully made my way into GT5 and on the home screen the wheel keeps activating the O button bringing up that message asking if I want to start the demo, then it closes and then reappears, over and over rendering the game unplayable as I'm unable to navigate beyond that screen, anyone with this wheel know of a solution?? The buttons don't seem to be faulty as there was no issue using them on the 360, as you'll see below.

    Now, onto the pedals. I decide to fire up the 360 and try some Forza 3, no issues at all on the dashboard, sweet! I think to myself, so I whack Forza on, get into a race no worries whatsoever, as the lights go out I hit the throttle only to creep off the line due to my brake intermittently activating, it's like it's pulsing, the brake lights on the car are a dead giveaway, after a little research i'm thinking it's a dud load cell sensor and may need to be replaced, just thought i'd ask if anyone on here had experienced this issue and knew of a fix first, so, anyone have any idea's?

    I'll be contacting Pagnian before Fanatec to see if they can offer me any joy but yeah, very disappointing to be honest, an $800 product, unable to be used straight out of the box, I mean, I'm very happy with Pagnian's service, they were faultless, but Fanatec, get your act together.
  2. Bonus 888

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    Sounds more like a set up issue then a product problem. The breaks have adjustment and the button sticking may be on the controller or wheel not selected for button configuration. with gt5 i think its best to have the ps3 controller in 1 and plug the wheel in after so its in 2. Then select witch wheel you have (is fanatec selectable for gt5 yet?) i use the Logitech pro configuration for my g25 wheel. Azza or Castro be better to talk to for settings they both using that wheel, castro doing a review on it shortly.

    I whould like to see a trouble shooting section here at roo so members can actually get the answers from people who have gone through it all before in the games we are playing, and have the exact answer you are looking for, also have the settings that work etc, Im sure our sponsor whould appreciate us giving a bit back, by doing reviews, settings and trouble shooting for the games and platforms we are specialising in here at RaceOnOz.
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    SNAKEiSM Jason

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    Hey mate, yeah I'm gonna fiddle around with the pedals shortly, make a few adjustments, see if I can come up with the dice, it's quite obviously caused by the load cell sensor, everything may just be done up too tight, not sure, also, the erratic behaviour on the xmb was in fact caused by the brake pedal, in the xmb it acts as down on the d-pad and the throttle pedal acts as up on the d-pad, in GT5 it acts as the circle button also and the throttle acts as the X button, so that explains it trying to back into the demo constantly on the home screen, so yeah, very happy to discover there is no issue with the wheel itself, hopefully after some adjustments I can get the brake pedal operating as normal, wish me luck, haha!
  4. beau261

    beau261 Beau

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    I presume you have the pedals connected through the wheel, NOT directly to the PS3, and using the correct cable. NOT the usb cable?
  5. Bonus 888

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    HEY beau, hows it going? you got a g27 and use club sport peddles for I racing? Hoping you could give us your impression and set up tips for this combo in our review and troubleshooting section when we get it set up. Be good if you can do one for the GT5 and Iracing section with your impression and set up with this combo. People listen when top drivers speak and I have benefited from your wisdom in the passed, so be great for the site to have your opinion on this.
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    beau261 Beau

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    No worries Bonus, I'd be happy to help out with this.
  7. SNAKEiSM

    SNAKEiSM Jason

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    That would be correct mate, it's such an expensive item, I did actually take a look at the manual before I set everything up, just to be certain, seems dodgy load cell sensors are pretty common actually, it's a shame as I love the overall quality of the setup and really want to get to some racing with it but I know now I'll be waiting around for a new sensor or a new set of clubsport pedals, it's gonna be painful, just want to add though, I do really like the fact that everything is exposed on the clubsports, really easy to customise and make adjustments and stuff and I can see how they would add another element of realism with a correctly functioning brake, which is gonna make this waiting bit seem like an eternity!
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    Aza2672 Aron Baker Gold Member

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    SNAKEism if you've got your trigger buttons on your controller set-up as your accelerator and brake make sure they are not getting pressed on when you've got it sitting next to you as this can cause your brake and accelerator to stick on this happened to me when I first got my gt3 wheel and csp's
  9. SNAKEiSM

    SNAKEiSM Jason

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    Aza, thanks for the input mate but I'm not even using the dualshock when trying to use the wheel, pretty sure I've narrowed it down to the load cell sensor on the brake pedal, been lookin around the net and have noticed a lot of issues caused by it, unfortunate, when working correctly I'd imagine they would be real nice to use.
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    Aza2672 Aron Baker Gold Member

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    yeah mate they are and sorry that wasn't the problem
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    SNAKEiSM Jason

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    No need to apologise mate, although I wish it was that simple!

    Update: Hess posted a new load cell out to me on Monday, hopefully have it by the end of the week, thanks again Hess, service has been excellent!
  12. Wedgie_rwc21

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    I had the exact problem with my club sports . Hess @ Pagnian sent me a new load cell and they have been perfect ever since. Just make sure you have a small Allen key to change the load cell . It a 1.5mm I think? I had to go out and buy a new set !
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    SNAKEiSM Jason

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    Hey Wedgie, he sent me a new load cell last week also mate, still no go unfortunately, tried updating the firmware over the weekend, issue remains, he's actually waiting on stock of new brake and main PCB's, he's gonna send me one of each once they arrive, hopefully replacing those will solve my dilemna, there's nothing else to replace! haha! I was really hoping to use the wheel for the big 458 race this weekend, unfortunately won't happen, ah well, atleast I have a fallback wheel, I'd be stuffed without it!
  14. Juzzo

    Juzzo Administrator Team Raceonoz Gold Member

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    Mate, that's cause its the actual wheel itself. If u plug into ur PC and setup the Porsche software... if ur pedals are working in there then its not the club sport pedals.
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    SNAKEiSM Jason

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    You sure? I've had the wheel plugged into both the PS3 and the 360 with the pedals unplugged and there is no issue at all, as soon as I plug the pedals in the brake is pulsing on and off constantly, I just don't see how the wheel itself could be at fault, the wheel itself functions perfectly but if you think it's a possibility, I'll put it to Hess, I really hope it's not the wheel though, as I'll have to go through Fanatec directly for a replacement, which I don't want to have to resort to if at all possible.
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    Juzzo Administrator Team Raceonoz Gold Member

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    Mate, im definetely not sure but I want you to try and plug your wheel with club sport pedal to the pc.

    Using the prsche wheel settings setup, check sensitivity of the clutch, brake and accelerator.

    NOW... if the brake is pulsating in wheel settings then you are correct :)
    Another way to tell is by using the 6 speed shifter as well, if thats working in wheel settings then Im sure the wheel is ok... theres some things to look out for and will produce the answer for you.
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    SNAKEiSM Jason

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    Cheers man, well I've plugged the pedals into the pc and the software is showing no activity at all for the brake pedal, until pressed of course, looking at that it seems you may be onto something, I'll plug the wheel in with the shifters and see what happens.

    Edit: Update, plugged everything into the pc, pedals plugged in via USB, no problems at all, tried connecting them via PS2 to the wheel, BING BANG BOOM! The brake meter in the software shows a full blue bar flashing at a million miles an hour, obviously when using the pedals with the Playstation or Xbox they must be connected via PS2 to the wheel itself, hence the brake problems, I'm pretty hopeful now that once I get these new PCB's from Hess, replacing the main PCB (with the connections on it) should solve the issue altogether, if not I'll try a different PS2 lead, if still no dice, the port on the wheel may be up to sh!t and it may need replacement, here's hoping it doesn't come to that.

    Thanks for your input Castro, if it weren't for your comments I probably wouldn't have bothered trying this but it certainly seems to have shed some more light on what the cause of the issue may be, gratitude!
  18. Juzzo

    Juzzo Administrator Team Raceonoz Gold Member

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    Are you replacing the PCB inside the wheel? if so, this will fix the problem.

    Mate, im happy to help, I can pretty much gaurantee my theory.

    Fanatec GT2 + 6 Speed + Clubsport Pedals (All connected to wheel via PS2 and then USB to PC)
    Result = Brake Pedal Madness

    Fanatec GT2 + 6 Speed (via PS2 connection to wheel)
    Clubsport Pedals directly into PC via USB
    Result = All Pedals are normal with no brake pedal madness

    Obviously the issue is the PS2 connection for the clubsport pedals inside the wheel.

    This is the problem... do you know what I mean? why would it work fine when plugged via USB directly into the PC. The Clubsport pedals seem fine to me.

    Good luck man, Hess will definetely look after you :)
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    SNAKEiSM Jason

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    Yeah I know exactly what your saying mate, I'm just hoping it's the PCB with the PS2 connection on the pedals (Hess is sending one out to me), if it is the one in the wheel, I'm not looking forward to having to deal with Fanatec...
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    Hey Snake, have you had your issues sorted? Interested to know what the problem is/was.