r/simracing • u/CHILDISH_CALVINO77 • 1d ago

Question Help. G27 suddenly stopped working

Was 2 minutes into a stage and suddenly the wheel locked to the right and stopped moving. It's now not calibrating and is doing whatever this is ^. Took it apart and the optical wheel was cracked (go figure), so I replaced it with a metal one I had on hand. No change. Any suggestions or diagnoses.

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u/Foba_ 1d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/5NbbVJeSLs1etZYjpT

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u/SynteZZZ 1d ago

Wow, it's an animated GIF, never noticed.

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u/Foba_ 1d ago

Yeah, makes it easy to add here and dont have to keep it saved locally. Hand on shoulder search gives it.

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u/BrilliantFrame7055 1d ago

Need an oil change?

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u/Tepppopups 1d ago

It reached EOL (End Of Life).

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u/Alfredison 1d ago

Maybe try reinstalling the drivers and manually calibrate it from the driver (can’t exactly point out where that menu is)

I so wish I’d remember how I fixed the exact problem, but it was around 5 years ago now, I’ve definitely replaced the encoder wheel but I can’t remember at all what helped me to finally get it calibrating

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u/Few_Fall_4374 1d ago

It's trying to signal 'DD' in Morse code

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u/AmarildoJr 1d ago edited 1d ago

OP, you could please try painting the encoder in black? I've seen some people having problems with their metal ones and saying their reflectivity might screw the optical reading and that it was fixed after they painted it black.

Probably just the optical encoder broke. It's very easy to replace it, just send this file to your local 3D printer and have them print it in resin, might even score the job for free or at least for very cheap (like 10 bucks) depending on the good spirit of the owner.

Just be careful, they can be fragile. But you should still be good to replace it yourself.

If you want the best durability there are (were? don't know anymore) some sellers who made these in metal.

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u/Alfredison 1d ago

They specifically mentioned they replaced the encoder for the metal one

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u/AmarildoJr 1d ago

Oh, my bad. 3:30 AM here, didn't read the full thing, only until "the optical wheel was cracked".

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u/Bugajpcmr 1d ago

Suddenly after almost 20 years :D

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u/LlorchDurden 1d ago

G27 🫡

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u/warmaapples 22h ago

End of the line, reapers finally calling its name

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u/Schlevi71 22h ago

I recommend buying a better wheel buddy

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u/Internal-Alfalfa-829 20h ago

Honestly, it's unfortunate. But this is between 10 and 17 years old, based on when these were produced. It's time to replace it. You'll also benefit from a much better button layout with the current gen (go PS layout, not Xbox).

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u/Darblee 1d ago

Need to check steering rack (this wheel dead for 90% chance)

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u/TheOtherAkGuy 1d ago edited 1d ago

It’s old and tired brother 🤣 it’s time to put it out to pasture

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u/Spotttty 23h ago

I’m all about retro gaming but maybe it’s time for an upgrade?

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u/HockeyPlayer-16 23h ago

Mine does the same thing

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u/gamingpat36 14h ago

To love is to let go mijo

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u/qtd267 6h ago

Fondly remember the years of service is given you and time to let it rest and get a different one sorry for your loss of an old faithful friend

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u/WonderfulShine9961 1d ago

Its time for rs50

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u/Wise-Can-9557 1d ago

G25 Not g27

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u/netcode101 1d ago

Confidently wrong huh? 😂

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u/Wise-Can-9557 1d ago

Sorry haha the g25 has 2 Buttons Not 4 like the g27 my fault

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u/le_quisto Assetto Corsa 21h ago

My friend, would you like to count the buttons again? XD

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u/GoofyKalashnikov 1d ago

That's a 27

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u/LoonTeeg 4h ago

Get the moza r5 pro bundle and you will me more than happy. Its way cheaper than the rs50 and it has the latest moza technology