I Think I Screwed Up My CSP's

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So, I underwent the procedure to invert my CSP's earlier today, and I went to go test it to see if it works, and, it does, sort of. Here's the problem.

I went in to rFactor, and tested it by calibrating the CSP's. Accelerator was recognized, Clutch, recognized, Brake, err, not recognized. However, I didn't push it all the way down, and I had the load cell adjuster nob turned all the way to one side.

To me, it doesn't make since. If something was to be damaged, wouldn't it be the Gas and Clutch? I didn't touch the brake connector at all. Could it be that the brake bar fell on it and put lube on the wire? (It was protected) It's fairly late so I'm not going to try it out, but it just doesn't make since to me.

EDIT: Tried it on the Wheel Property Page, definitely not working. Did my research, and it has to be the Load Cell, but it worked perfectly before. What could damage the Load Cell without touching it at all?
 
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So, I underwent the procedure to invert my CSP's earlier today, and I went to go test it to see if it works, and, it does, sort of. Here's the problem.

I went in to rFactor, and tested it by calibrating the CSP's. Accelerator was recognized, Clutch, recognized, Brake, err, not recognized. However, I didn't push it all the way down, and I had the load cell adjuster nob turned all the way to one side.

To me, it doesn't make since. If something was to be damaged, wouldn't it be the Gas and Clutch? I didn't touch the brake connector at all. Could it be that the brake bar fell on it and put lube on the wire? (It was protected) It's fairly late so I'm not going to try it out, but it just doesn't make since to me.

EDIT: Tried it on the Wheel Property Page, definitely not working. Did my research, and it has to be the Load Cell, but it worked perfectly before. What could damage the Load Cell without touching it at all?
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Did you disconnect the load cell from the knob's circuit board? If you didn't you could have damage that board or wire moving the pedals around as it's easy to pull on that wire. This is why Thomas video warns disconnect the load cell before taking the pedals loose.
 
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Did you disconnect the load cell from the knob's circuit board? If you didn't you could have damage that board or wire moving the pedals around as it's easy to pull on that wire. This is why Thomas video warns disconnect the load cell before taking the pedals loose.
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I didn't see a place where it could disconnect, is that what happened? If so is there a way I could repair it? And is there somewhere where I can see a tear or something?
 
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I didn't see a place where it could disconnect, is that what happened? If so is there a way I could repair it? And is there somewhere where I can see a tear or something?
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Looks like Fanatec Customer Support will be getting reviewed shortly.:ouch: If I read the warranty correctly, you've voided it.:ouch:again. I think a new load cell is pretty cheap if that's what it is.👍 Good luck Crispy

Scotty
 
Is it possible to just buy any load cell? Or do I have to get one straight from Fanatec?

Also, in the meantime, is there a way I can at least slow down in games?
 
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I didn't see a place where it could disconnect, is that what happened? If so is there a way I could repair it? And is there somewhere where I can see a tear or something?
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I almost screwed up mine as well. The load cell disconnect under the knob's circuit board (small white rectangle plug in) . I bend my the circuit board plug in which is held on the board by solder. (now it's slightly twisted toward one side) It's possible you could have damage small plug in on the board or the load cell itself.
 
Well, under inspection, I didn't find any damage to the boards or the plugs. Tomorrow I'll open it up and see if the problem is just a loose plug.

It's not a loose plug either. I took some pics and I'm going to upload them on my post.











Here are five pictures showing my load cell, and the PCB under the foot tray. As well as what happens when I go unto the Porsche wheel property page.

Could it possibly be the fact that I may have put the foam and brass bar in the wrong way in the brake? I put the foam in first, followed by the bar.
 
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Sorry, for the double post, but I am putting my pedals under again.

I watched Fanatecs Tutorial for CSP's to look for clues. And boy did I find some clues.

I accidently put the foam in before the brass bar, meaning no pressure is going to the load cell. I just need to know how to disconnect my Load cell and I'll be good to go.

EDIT: Maybe it's because the foam dried up all the lubricant? Would this cause the load cell to not function properly? I also see that the metal bar contacts with a metal plate, which gets pushed down. From what I see, I think this is part of the load cell? If so, the load cell isn't functioning properly, yet I can't seem to find an issue with the PCB or anything else.
 
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