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One pin is supposed to be a bit shorter so it’s probably not that I’m afraid.

@@johntusting2467 Thanks anyway, BTW I think the problem of pins bending/ braking may be caused by the centre screw on the wheel base becoming loose allowing the plastic washer to move thus blocking the pin holes. Again Thanks

Yeah, was really close, just lost the position to the blue truck at the wrong time. I'm enjoying learning about the oval racing though, will do lots more this week.

@@johntusting2467 look forward to watching. Subscribed

I'm really working hard on improving my restarts. I'm so new to ovals really, especially those which aren't Daytona... I have to get used to being super close and nailing it at the right time. So much to learn!

I play on PC, but it's on XBox and PS5 too. It's free on Gamepass at the moment, so if you have that you can play without paying extra.

I'm sorry I don't have one. You might just have to go to Fanatec for a replacement. They are helpful, just really slow, it would be so much easier if it was just listed as a part that you could buy rather than having to exchange a half dozen emails first! My repair is still holding up after nearly four years with a LOT of use though!

Probably too embarrassed to admit it :)

You can see in the virtual HUD, 6:44

Ah I missed this comment first time around, yes one pin should be shorter.

That's very kind, thank you. I mostly had the camera on the phone out so that I could take pictures to remind me how to put it back together, then as soon as I started I thought it might be able to help someone, so took a load more. It seems it's helped quite a few now so that's good!

I'm sorry, only just saw this. My pin wasn't stuck in the base so I didn't have that problem. When my replacement harness arrived, (Still haven't fitted it 13 months later, the repair is holding up fine...) they also sent a replacement for the wheelbase. So they are available. I'm sorry that I can't help more.

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I don't know where you would get individual pins. You can get the whole harness from Fanatec, but it might take a while to persuade them to sent it, and then actually get it sent... There are spare pins within the harness in the wheel that you can steal without it being a problem though. If you want to do this fix whilst waiting for a new harness to arrive.

Thank you for taking the time to say so. Hope it continues to help people.

Nope it’s completely normal for one pin to be slightly shorter. I was told that this is so all the other pins are connected before power is apples to the wheel. Hope that helps :)

@@johntusting2467 thank u very much :)

Yup. In a league race. Was for attention of the admin. Sorted now :)

Brilliant, glad to hear that it's helped someone else. The hot glue can be a pain, you do just have to be patient. My repair is still going strong almost a year and a half later!

How ?? Did fanatec help you ?

Wow! That's unusual, which wheelbase was it, and did you have the upgraded QR? Let us know how you get on when you contact Fanatec.

@@johntusting2467 i havent yet to get in touch with them. if i knew the size of the metal shaft on the csl elite i would go get me a fitting to go around it and remount my wheel custom

He says in the video, there's at least one which is not connected to anything so you can take it out and use as replacement.

@@johanfannsredan thx

Awesome glad I could help, and thanks for the extra info!

No I don't but I'd love to see one if you ever stumble on one.

I've got the wiring schematics with a guy who comment here, in your vídeo, but it did't work for me. I've watched your video a lot of times and I's able to get the schematics by your photos and my wheel worked. I have all the notes and as soon as I can, I'll make the wiring schematics properly.

@@celsobp that's great! Also good to hear that your wheel is working again!

Might be worth checking the continuity in the harness first to make sure something hasn't lost it's connection during the repair.

Hard to say without having it in my hands. It could be one of the pins with nothing on the other end of it. It's just the shape of the pin and the plastic holder which prevents the pins from getting pushed in, so something is giving way there. I'd also be careful that the pin isn't out of line because you don't want to damage the socket end on the wheelbase too. In your position I'd probably start the slow process (took me a week) of getting a new wiring harness from Fanatec so that I had it in stock. Then perhaps open the wheel to have a look. Incidentally, I still have the harness which Fanatec eventually sent me, because the repair from the video is holding up fine after 2 months of daily use, removal and refitting of the wheel.

No - it is suppose to be like that All the pins are actually same length - it is how they are seated in those plastic parts - one of them is made to be deeper

@@mcqcjc8409 ok thanks

@@NickHegner FANATEC HAS THIS CABLE WITH PINS ON OFFER BECAUSE THEY KNOW IT CAN BE FAULTY. I BELIEVE THEY DID IT AFTER 3rd PARTIES STARTED RELEASING THEIR CABLES KNOWING FANATEC HAS NONE BUT FANATEC DOES NOT HAVE IT IN SHOP - U HAVE TO ASK CUSTOMER SUPPORT - WEIRDOS

@@mcqcjc8409 Yep, I found out about that later. The shorter pin is apparently the power pin. It's a smidge shorter so that the others are connected as you push the wheel on before at the last second the power connects when the shorter pin arrives.

Thanks Adam!