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need help with thrustmaster t248

so long story short: my wheel randomly stopped giving ffb while use and when i tried unplugging it and plugging it back in it only calibrated towards one side and didnt spin the other way. since then ive tried many methods on getting the ffb back on but all have failed 🙁

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This sounds like the firmware has glitched or the wheel has lost its center calibration. Since you've already tried basic replugging, try these specific "hard reset" steps in order:

1. The "Bootloader" Wake-Up Method (PC Required) This forces the wheel to accept a fresh firmware installation, which often fixes the "one-sided calibration" issue.

  • Disconnect the USB from your PC/Console.

  • Hold down the MODE button on the wheel.

  • While holding MODE, plug the USB back into your PC.

  • Release the button once connected. (The wheel will not calibrate yet, this is normal).

  • Open the "Thrustmaster Firmware Updater" app on your PC and flash the latest firmware again.

2. Manual Center Calibration Reset If the wheel is on but centered incorrectly:

  • Rotate the wheel fully to the left (until it stops).

  • Rotate fully to the right (until it stops).

  • Position the wheel perfectly in the center.

  • Hold SHARE + OPTION + MODE simultaneously (or the equivalent buttons for Xbox version) until the LED flashes. This saves the new physical center.

3. Check Power Delivery Lack of FFB often means the motor isn't getting enough juice. Ensure the power brick is plugged directly into a wall socket (avoid power strips/surge protectors if possible) and the USB is in a rear port on your PC (motherboard direct).

If Step 1 fails and it still only spins one way, it is likely a hardware sensor failure and you will need to contact Thrustmaster support for a repair.

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I didn't try step 1 and 2 but sent it to a hardware guy i know and he told me something about the powersupply and the wheel's board. He said he checked voltages on the board and they weren't correct. He couldn't really fix the wheel and he's gonna send it back to me in some time. I'll try 1 and 2 then. Thanks for replying bro really appreiciated

 

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