G25 paddle problems

[speedyK]

Has anyone got pics of a disassembled G25 wheel that show the switches for the paddles?

I've taken my new G25 apart as far as the wheel mount to fit an adaptor for a different wheel. Problem is, the paddle switches aren't activating reliably. Sometimes they work, but sometimes they seem to stick and don't click.

The up and down paddles seem to be connected somehow, as I've noticed that pushing on the left (down) paddle sometimes causes a change up, and also, flicking the up paddle so that it bounces back causes a downchange. Like I say, this is not always (they are assigned correctly).

I'm wondering if I've got dust in them that's tending to block them. Would like to know what I'm up against before trying to dismantle this part.

Really looking forward to getting this up and running ASAP, so please help if you can. Thanks!



Edit to say:

Damn! Damn! Damn! Just hooked up my new PS3 to my DFP cockpit to run the GT HD demo and cheer myself up. The brake pedal, which was cracked, has finally failed

 

[speedyK]

Nobody had similar problems with the paddles? They seem less positive than those on the DFP.

Grateful for any help or even pics of the dismantled wheel showing the paddles and switching system

 

[speedyK]

I could really do with some help here.

Pics, links or advice...

 

[opelgt1969]

I do have a G25 wheel but I have only taken the pedals apart to invert them. You keep asking for pictures lets see some pictures of what you have done to your wheel as I don't think many people have taken there wheels apart. I have repaired my other wheels (thrustmaster pro force feedback) apart and fixed them. It sounds like when you took yours apart that the switch has not seated correct when you put it back togeather. look at the wheel from the side and see if the space is the same. Since you have the wheel apart hook it up to your computer and see if the switches work in the wheel setup, if not take it back apart and check the switches where they touch the paddles. I think you could do this without the power supply cord hooked up just be careful around the wires and unplug it when you mess with the "guts". Be sure to have the wheel clamped down while testing it because if you don't when you test the buttons your wheel could shake off of your table. If you can get some close-up pictures of the paddle switches it could help everyone here to help with your problem.

 

[speedyK]

ImageStation, where I normally add pics to, is acting up at the mo (keep getting an "internal server error" and "internal system error" messages).

The point is, I only removed the G25 wheel, made an adaptor plate and fitted the Lotus wheel - I've never dismantled the paddle part – I've only extended the paddles for the deeper dish of the Lotus wheel. That's why I would like to see some pics of this to get an idea of what is in there!

I'll try to add some pics tomorrow to show this.

In the meantime, I'm still very keen to hear where I might find some pics of the paddles dismantled.

 

[opelgt1969]

ImageStation, where I normally add pics to, is acting up at the mo (keep getting an "internal server error" and "internal system error" messages).

The point is, I only removed the G25 wheel, made an adaptor plate and fitted the Lotus wheel - I've never dismantled the paddle part – I've only extended the paddles for the deeper dish of the Lotus wheel. That's why I would like to see some pics of this to get an idea of what is in there!

I'll try to add some pics tomorrow to show this.

In the meantime, I'm still very keen to hear where I might find some pics of the paddles dismantled.

What did you use to extend the paddles? That extra weight might be causing your problem. Can you take the part that you extended the paddles with off and try your wheel? Also if the wheel you installed weighs too much it could be pulling down on the wheel shaft and putting the switches in a bind. Can you return your wheel to "stock" and try it?

 

[speedyK]

What did you use to extend the paddles? That extra weight might be causing your problem. Can you take the part that you extended the paddles with off and try your wheel? Also if the wheel you installed weighs too much it could be pulling down on the wheel shaft and putting the switches in a bind. Can you return your wheel to "stock" and try it?

I used aluminium profile. I was considering reducing the dimensions of the original paddle and the extensions in order to save weight, but I wanted to get it up and running first.

Re-fitting the G25 stock wheel is no problem and the paddle extensions are simply bolt on/off too, so I could try this though I do rather doubt that it will help.

ImageStation is working again now, so here are a couple of pics:

Lotus wheel provisionally located to boss to test everything:

View from above. to date, I have NOT dismantled the paddle part:

View with centre in place:

 

[racingfreak01]

I used aluminium profile. I was considering reducing the dimensions of the original paddle and the extensions in order to save weight, but I wanted to get it up and running first.

Re-fitting the G25 stock wheel is no problem and the paddle extensions are simply bolt on/off too, so I could try this though I do rather doubt that it will help.

ImageStation is working again now, so here are a couple of pics:

Lotus wheel provisionally located to boss to test everything:

View from above. to date, I have NOT dismantled the paddle part:

View with centre in place:

Why do you guys abuse the poor G25's like that, I like mine as is, the quality of the original wheel is not bad at all?

 

[speedyK]

Why do you guys abuse the poor G25's like that, I like mine as is, the quality of the original wheel is not bad at all?

Can't speak for anyone else, but I'm building a 1:1 copy of my real car – and having the wheel the right size is just the icing on the cake.

 

[opelgt1969]

If you take your Lotus wheel off the shaft could you get a picture of the paddle switches inside the shaft?

 

[speedyK]

If you take your Lotus wheel off the shaft could you get a picture of the paddle switches inside the shaft?

The foremost thing is the green circuit board that pretty much blocks your view – that's why i'd like some pics of what lies beneath or – better still – some info on how to take this bit apart – looks a bit fragile...