Thrustmaster TX Problem and Solution: Cheap and Easy Fix
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- If your Thrustmaster TX has the same issue as mine, don't worry it's nothing major, just a poor connection with the USB breakaway cable. Simply pick up a new one from Amazon for a few dollars/pounds and you can have it back up and running again quickly and cheaply.
Hope the video helps someone out.
even 8 years later thank youu so much!!! All i had was a loose conector.
Great to hear this video is still helping people 👍
U deserve the best!
Switching the breakaway cables didn't help for me, I ended up scratching and cleaning the contacts in the breakaway plug on the wheel's side, this did the job! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction
Thanks for this. I had the same issue. I've been able to get mine working again for the moment by just unplugging and re-plugging in the breakaway cable, which I wouldn't have thought to do if I hadn't found your video and I've ordered a replacement from Amazon.
My breakaway cable was not all the way in by a couple millimeters. Wouldn't have noticed if it weren't for your video. Thanks a bunch!
Wow I’ve been trying to fix this issue for two weeks now and this video is what helped me figure it out. Thanks!
Came across this video when my wheel had issues. Mine would startup spin either way but would say not recognised on pc.
Tried breakaway cable but that didn't work. Emailed Thrust master with video of issue and they wanted €120 to fix.
Changed the other end of the cable that plugs into the circuit board and it now works perfect. Cost me about £5 total to fix despite thrusts aster claiming the cable would not cause the fault
just ordered one up seems to be the same issue i have . hope this fixes it ... your video is the only thing ive come across for this issue
I hope it fixes it for you.
@@gregin8er sad to report that it did not fix the issue . took the case off all connections seem fine from what i can see guess its time for the garbage
just wanted to say thank you for the video i saw i ordered my usb breakaway cable and that waa the problem only a 3$ fix thank you for the video bro
Jose Sellas You're welcome Jose, glad it helped.
This worked for me. I had an extra breakaway cable laying around for a wired controller and it worked perfectly.
I got 5 times an Thrustmaster tmx, and the are all gone dead. So I decided to buy an tx. After 1 week I got the calibration problem. But there was one connector lying in my bedroom from my Old tmx. Pluged en the tx works great!
thank you for making this. my wheel just started doing this and I'm glad it was only that little cord I have a hundred of
Glad it helped Brian.
My wheel keeps turning right and goes back to center, then repeats the process, it does it nonstop. Any solutions?
I lost my original, bought one on Amazon but I’m still getting the issue, it’s like it’s constantly disconnecting and re connecting over and over again
Mine has developed a similar issue, i turn it on, the white light flashes on and off, the wheel twitches, the xbox button works but wheel doesnt do any calibration unless you manually go lock to lock a few times, then it goes absolutely nuts for a moment, if i load up fM 23 and go into the settings, all the sliders just want to go to 0 like the d-pad is stuck down left or the wheel is stuck steering left. Got a new breakaway cable coming to try and a new wheel rim to test.
Thank you so much for the video, just started having the problem, placed the order, hopefully it will work!
yessssss thankyou and i am your 700th person to subscribe to you channel
omg I just checked it, and I have the exact same issue! Thanks a lot man
Glad it helped.
I haven't had that problem yet but I've ordered 2 just incase lol 👍👍💯🏁
Mine randomly goes to pause then to share picture during the race...this is my second issue! First was would not calibrate.
my computer chair accidentally spun around and the backside was pressed near the wheel while it was calibrating and the chair added some resistance while it spun but it calibrated normally. Did I damage the wheel at all? I'd hate to think this wheel is so fragile that even something so silly would damage the wheel. Thanks.
Holy shit it worked. I've got a broken xbox mini controller and used that, genuinely thought it was a power fault.
Thank you, this has been doing my head in :)
So my wheel doesn't even start that procedure at the start. But when I connect it to the PC it's all working like a brand new. It won't start with Xbox series S any more. I played 3 years come back from work turned everything on as always and it's not working. Please help restart done nothing.
Really sorry, I am unable to help. I was able to fix this issue but have no expertise with any thing else. Hope you get it sorted.
ok i have just started to get this same problem with my wheel. Now I have tried swapping out the breakaway cable with multiple cables and still cant get the wheel to stay on.
FALTUS89 Really sorry but I can't help you there unfortunately. Sounds like it may be a bit more serious. Hope you can get it sorted.
Same issue - the wiring can be faulty also. Try manipulating it, but mine has now completely given up the ghost. Seems that the wire is super fragile. (i also tried the breakaway, and no luck).
It doesn't work for me, I even bought a new cable. It still only shows a green light.
Hello very good, I have the same problem as you. can i solve it?
@byJPS The little Grey adapter that connects to the pc/xbox/playstation breaks really easy, you have to replace that.
@@aiv4873 I already changed the cable as in the video. but even so, on xbox it does nothing and the light stays green. but on PC it works correctly 😅
@byJPS I'm not sure then, you can try resetting the firmware by using the pc application and then using it on the Xbox to see if it worked.
@@aiv4873 OK. I'll try. thank you so much
I'm having the same problem but on my PC and have break away cables arriving today from Amazon. Hopefully it will fix the problem but the break away cables from my xbox 360 controllers did seem to work. Hopefully the ones arriving will work.
I bought a new breakaway usb and it still doesn't work (does the same thing) so help?
Great Video!!! That was actually the problem!! Many thanks!!!
Glad it helped Alfredo.
Mine is brand new and having this problem I don’t thing it’s is to do with the cable because mine is just used 10 hours
that happened to me earlier this year and i've solved the same way.
now, out of the blue, it just doesn't power on anymore. i'm worried the damn power supply might have fried or something.
the weird part is it was working just fine a few minutes ago. then i pulled my wheel support thing closer to my chair and poof. the wheel turned off and wont even blink anymore.
i guess it kind "reseted" twice in the last couple hours.... but it just "rebooted".
just when i bought the damn th8a. that shit isn't cheap ffs. nothing in this set is.
mines the sam have you got a fix
I have a problem in my tx wheel. Problems started with feedback. It lost feedback turning left when I got it. But then I went a while without playing and the next time I plugged it in, it wouldn't stop spinning when it was calibrating. And the last time I tried it, it wouldn't turn on.
nurolinker chen exactly the same! Have you found a fix??
welcome to thrustmaster products, you buy it once, and then never again
Have u a fix for thrustmaster tmx force feedback racing wheel , the feedback stopped working , it calibrates just fine just no feedback !
My force feedback keeps disconnecting and it it recalibrates by itself and then the pedals aren’t connected
I had this problem, changed the cable and it works but not all the time, usually works after the 3rf or fourth attempt
will this work for my thrustmaster tmx?
I’m afraid I don’t know.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! My wheel had been doing the exact same thing for about a month. The thrustmaster support *more like sales team* told me my wheel was junk and to buy a new one or send it in for repairs *as mine isn't under warranty*. I was just about to give up on Sim racing after 10 years of doing so until I searched and found this. Do you have a PayPal I can donate some money to? You saved my life haha
That's nice of you to offer but really no need, I'm just glad I was able to help someone out. I know how frustrating it was when I thought my wheel had died and couldn't find a solution, so when I found the problem, I thought I'd do this video to try and help someone else. Really pleased that it did :)
I would for sure share this on the forums if you haven't already. I was literally about to start tearing into my own wheel to try and figure out what was going on lol. THANK YOU!
I'm not really on many forums, I did post it on the Project CARS one though as that is the game I play the most. I will post it on Thrustmaster's FB page though, hopefully it will help someone else before they end up paying for a new wheel.
My brand new one does not even connect lights dont flash it does not move nothing happens at all
Did you find any solution to your problem? Having the same here
Lol my wont even turn on..
i have the sam problem do you have a fix this one didnt work
alex hart most likely a power supply issue
Bryson Cartmell check out this video. I have the same issue. I just need to get some supplies together ua-cam.com/video/cbTY9QriLdo/v-deo.html
Solution: Hi All, Replacing the break away cable for the Thrustmaster TX 458 will work for some people but unfortunately others it won’t like mine. I replaced my break away cable at least twice then it got to the point were it just would not work. Proper stressful! 🤬 My PC just would not recognise the wheel. When you get to this stage the only way I know to fix this problem is cutting the wires and re-connecting them without the break away cable. My TX unit was well out of warranty I said what the hell, let’s give it a try or buy a new one for £200 plus! Good news folks! It now works 100% every time. It took me around 20 minutes to cut, strip, re-wire and secure the cables without the break away cable. It’s easy, just need a little patience. This method saved me soooo much stress because the wheel wasn’t being recognised by my PC. Check out this link and good luck!
www.isrtv.com/forums/topic/16802-removing-breakaway-cable-on-thrustmaster-tx-458/
Count Davis I think I have the same problem currently, my wheel isn’t recognised by my PC or Xbox, it’s as if it has no power. Thrustmaster support told me it was my power supply, so after spending £30 on a new cable... they’ve now told me it’s the breakaway cable 😂
I knew about this and changed the patch lead several times but still the same symptoms.
I guess maybe the other connector breaking down. So might just cut the whole connector out completely and see what happens
Did you fix it that way?
i connect mine to my pc and it wont detect it as a controller :((
The unit has no power to it, any solutions?
hello I am french, would you have the link amazon to buy the cable usb please ? thanks a lot
2 of Fosmon Replacement Dongle for Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controllers (Adapter Controller USB Breakaway Cable) (2 Pack)
Worked, big thanks!
Glad it helped Adrian.
it's a damn shame allot of people has problems these days with their racing wheel, i had never problems before just the last 3 years problems became more often, bring back the good old days when racing wheels worked on each type of racing game, all my life i had cheaper racing wheels and never i had one single problem, todays wheels are bunch of crap and to expensive, they only whant to make money those bastards.
Very good and a good value
my wheel turns on and calibrates but the force feedback does not work at all all of a sudden:/ please help
AmericanRacingFan I'm really sorry but I don't know how to fix that.
it's fine man i haven't found a solution anywhere. I contacted thrustmaster's customer support. Unfortunately this is my second encounter with them and me having trouble with the wheel. Their automatic email reply has a note at the end that says that they are very busy at the moment with an abundance of inquiries, now I know why.
Yo man my wheel is the thrustmaster ferrari 458 wheel will this work for mine
Tyler Manica My base is from the 458 Tyler, I just changed the wheel, so it should be exactly the same so I would say yes. Worth a try anyway considering how cheap the part is.
Same thing dude
Is anyone that has this problem by any chance using the cpx adapter for the pedals???
I tried that just to see if I can get my pedals to work. It didn't do anything. For me my tx just disconnected while driving and the pedals sent getting any input or it's just a little. It's not the potentianimeter or how ever it's spelled. I'm going to check that breakaway but I think it might be a bigger problem.
Im having problems with my force feedback, it stops working mid race and it does not help. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Same thing keeps happening to me!
Do you know what’s up with it?
You're a god
i love you, man! i was about to pull my fucking hair out but, this worked!
these been having the 3 same issues since they released the TX. thrustmaster is a bunch of lazy scammers. its a day before 20019 and if you go on newegg, amazon, xbox or PC sim forums all these wheels die in 6 months of the same issues like no calibration, bad USB, or just is DOA when first bought. thrustmaster is complete shit and they wont honor their warranties its 1 year US and 2 yrs Canada and UK.
I've tried that mate and no success
+Ronan Connell Hi Ronan, Unfortunately I'm not sure what else to try. Luckily for me that was the first thing I tried and it solved the issue. I'm not sure what else to suggest I'm afraid apart from contacting Thrustmaster customer support. I hope they manage to resolve it for you.
+gregin8er Cheers mate. I've returned the wheel since. Had another problem, the pedals stopped working aswel. Hopefully that was a once off faulty unit and that nobody else has the same issues. Really frustrating when Dirt Rally is finally out on console.
Yeah, I know how frustrated I was when my wheel packed up. Hopefully you get a replacement soon, DiRT Rally is awesome on the wheel.
Try resetting the usb ports on the xbox by unplugging it. Worked for me.
I can't even find where to update the firmware on the thrustmaster site. It only says pc. There's no updates screen at all. Just bought my wheel, haven't even used it once. Thinking of sending it back
Doing this did not work for me....
tahnk you man
i love you brooo
I have bought 6 of them
none of them fix the issue
I am losing my god damn mind
god that intro was awful! That terrible music FFS!
Nice no Problems anymore
Minne won't even calibrate
Problem could be at the back end of the motor. Its a chip mounted there on a cheap plastic mount. It breaks on the connection to the motor were she screws are. If this mount isn't perfectly straight it will give calibration problems. It seems like many wheels ship with this mount already broken. Crappy factory workers I guess. I have fixed several wheels with this problem. Just glue the mount together or simply glue the mount to the motor. Be careful that it gets perfectly straight.
Hello Johnny, could you take a look is it the part where usually the issue comes from ? www.dropbox.com/s/bmbqvniltnjtoz5/t150-motor.jpg?dl=0
Solve the problem thx
Hi
intro gave me the dislike
ciao complimenti per il video. ho capito che nel tuo caso il problema del tx e il cavo usb,il mio tx si comporta esattamente come il tuo. però o sostituito il cavo usb ma il problema è rimasto tale e quale. cosa mi consigli?e probabile che debba riaggiornare il tx458 Italia tramite PC?grazie in anticipo.
My new wheel won’t start? any solutions?
No, sorry.
@@gregin8er fixed it! didn’t have the plug plugged in 😂
My force feedback keeps going away mid race does anyone know a solution?