Fanatec Shifter set (Metal knob) - gear problems

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I got a new set of Fanatec wheel GT3 V2 RS, clubsport pedals and Shifter set.
I have been using this set in GT5 and whenever I use the H-shifter, my PS3 doesn't recognize the gears accurately. So, I calibrated the shifter and after the calibration, when I change the gear from the 3rd to 4th; it goes into Neutral. Also, I can't get the H-shifter into 5th and 6th gears (although I can get into those gears by paddle shifters).
Am I missing something?? Please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
 
Hmmmm may be an issue with these Fanatec shifters as I encounter this same problem on Forza 4, GT5, and Need For Speed shift on PC. On all three games the 3rd to 4th is very sketchy. Sometimes its perfect, sometimes it won't work at all. It varies. I wonder if this first batch was faulty. May be time to give Thomas a call and find out if anything is amiss.

Thomas can you chime in? :)
 
I have one from the first batch of CSR shifters. It seems to work fine. Perhaps recalibrate?
 
Just curious... Who's Thomas???

Thomas is a CEO of Fanatec. Also using username Fanatec.. in this forum.

I have one from the first batch of CSR shifters. It seems to work fine. Perhaps recalibrate?

Although I don't know, but I guess that electronics is exactly the same as in standard shifters, so these have been tested for a long time and therefore probably doesn't matter if the shifter is from the first batch or not. Who knows.
 
This could be an internal issue you truly have no control over. It happens @ the solder point for each gear. My older shifters had this issue from 1-2 and 3-4. At times, it would simply stay in neutral. Once they sent me a replacement set, I NEVER had an issue.

It had to be something with the shifter itself, not in game. Again, my opinion, but had a similar issue.
 
I tried recalibrating but it doesn't seem to be working......
@AGP5000 : If that would be the problem, how should I approach. Should I email them??
 
I tried recalibrating but it doesn't seem to be working......
@AGP5000 : If that would be the problem, how should I approach. Should I email them??

Yes, you would have to email support. There is a list, http://f-wheel.com/forums/index.php/topic,92.0.html here that you must follow. Just make a quick video of the issue, then follow that list, and someone should respond within a few business days.

Sounds like you might need a new shifter. And, it too is covered under the 2 year warranty.
 
Guys, important update. its not the shifter. I connected my old shifter and it did the same thing. turns out the problem was the PS2 cable, i had bent pins. when i tried to fix the cable the pins broke off. i replaced the cable with a new one from a KVM i never used and the shifter works perfect now. change your PS2 cable.
 
Update 2. Definitely the shifter. after running a race, no 3 or 4 gear. check on PC and 3 and 4 flash on and off. Ugh, at least my TH8 arrives next week.
 
I'm having the very same issue.

Unfortunately, I'll be away on vacation for the next two weeks, so I can't really get into the whole Fanatec support thing. But I'll be very interested to know what you find out.
 

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