Thanks for this. I don't have your wheel but a CSL Elite for PS4 and been searching high and low for a tutorial to install the driver/firmware that was easy to follow without much success. Though your wheel and console is different your clear step by step instructions made it easier for me to understand what to do.
@@antpolito7673 I don't think it's absolutely mandatory but it's advised because the updated drivers are released to address certain issues or developments.
I’ve updated the driver before and it sounded terrible & gone back to a previous firmware. I’ve started to think if it feels good then just leave it. If you have a game that’s suffering and it feels weird then it might be worth updating. For now I’m happy with the current firmware I’m running. Find my current firmware here. th-cam.com/video/xCvA-H6uXe0/w-d-xo.html
Every instruction I get from Fanatec says to update the base WITHOUT the rim attached. I can't get the update to finish correctly because it won't update the motor firmware. So I end up with the base itself updated but not the motor so the wheel will not come out of PC mode and go into Xbox mode. Sent it off to Fanatec they claimed it was repaired, got it back and it still does the same thing.
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 I get the blinking blue light that it's updating, the wheel restarts then cocks over to the left, the message says the firmware has been updated, and that's as far as it goes. I can restart the wheel with the rim attached and it still will not come out of PC mode and go into Xbox mode. Go into the Fanatec update menu and the base shows green with the latest version, rim shows green with the latest version, but motor is red and says there's an update available but it will not install it.
You can manually choose to update the motor by downloading the driver from the Fanatec website. Choose to select the file .hec rather than flash the firmware. Once downloaded you’ll still need to calibrate the wheel if it’s still cocked over to one side. Download the manual for whichever base you have to be able to go through the manual calibration sequence.
What wheel do you have ? What pc are you using ? You can’t just install a driver directly onto your wheel using the PS4 Have a look in your pc’s settings menu’s to find out what operating system your pc is running. This will usually be under a section about your pc details.
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 Sorry lol , I am getting the ps4 kit. Do i just select the newest software for that wheel from the website. And then download to my PC? And go about installing?
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 There’s a 2019 and 2020 software. I think I’ll choose the newest. Other than that I go about the same way as you did for updating?
Yes. Install the latest or biggest numbered driver that’s there. Probably the 64Bit version of your on a pc. Then when you have your wheel, connect it to the pc and follow the video 👍🏼
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 Will there be a specific version I need to select? Or just the newest software ? I will just be using a 1100$ HP laptop to install. Not a gaming computer*
Hi again.. Tried doing an update on my DD2 today and now I can’t seem to manually ‘CAL’ the wheel? It just flashes all the time and doesn’t allow me to calibrate it? Any ideas please?
Jay Sysum a.k.a Rat Master 3 Ok, thank you. I’ll try all this when I’m next at the sim. Would you consider a morning or an afternoons paid consultancy session with my set up? I’ve got lots of questions and little issues but very limited time to spend sorting it out. Are you in the South? Feel free to email me if you’d prefer? It can be found on the web. ‘Richard Tipper Perfection Valet....’ Many thanks.
You can always click the Facebook link in my video and join my group... you could then message me directly on messenger. I don’t mind helping out if I’m not busy. 👍🏼
When I update the firmware and reset pc it gives me the wheel firmware icon when I select this it does offer the wheel update it does show a picture of the universal hub but not the wheel I’ve got the leather forza motorsport wheel but doesn’t show this picture just the pic of the universal hub and does not offer me the option to update the wheel. Any ideas mate
I’m guessing the wheel doesn’t need an update. Or... If you go to the Fanatec website and download the latest driver for your wheel, you can always manual suggest to flash the wheel driver & update it’s firmware. You can choose which ever driver or motor driver you want from the ones you’ve downloaded if you manually update the wheel or pedals.
Thanks so much for the response when I go into update firmware it says the firmware is up to date however I’m starting to wonder if I downloaded the latest one I see from previous posts you say the latest is the one with the biggest number. So I will delete the one I have and check I’ve downloaded the latest. Then try the manual update if needed it’s driving me mad lol
Yeah this is where I’m stuck. I’m just about to wire the thing all up and mount everything and how the pedals are set up I won’t have access to the ports once mounted and was thinking of connecting it to the DD2 and hoping it will be able to update correctly from there on the initial setup/ firmware updates. Reading the instructions makes me think I have to update all the components before connecting to the DD2?
I’d certainly try updating everything stand alone first. Ever since connecting all mine together I’ve just updated through the base connection and it’s all good
reviewfor thetube my wheel is usually the tiniest bit not centred but it doesn’t make a blind bit of difference but you could just recalibrate the wheel centring using the menu + A button when in the tuning menu and go through the recalibration again.
Hey thanks for this video, I'm looking to buy Fanatec but was a bit worried about the updates as I'm a mac user. I noticed you were using a notebook, do you install via usb ? Also I read somewhere that you can use a tablet do you know how that works ?
ZAZZA RACING TEAM I’m not sure if you’d be able to use a tablet but I’m sure you must be able to still use a Mac to do these updates. But yes I’m just doing it using a usb but make sure you download the right format for your pc 64Bit or 32bit 👍🏼
Jay Sysum a.k.a Rat Master 3 cheers, unfortunately no Mac support but their website says you can update via a PC or tablet, which confused me as I was thinking how does a table update the driver ?... I‘ve been looking and there are some tablets with full size USB ports so I’m thinking that’s how it’s done. Think I might just buy a cheap notebook. Thanks for your help 🙌
ZAZZA RACING TEAM Cheers bud... sorry I couldn’t help out further but it’s kinda disappointing there’s no Mac support...? Net books are dirt cheap these days anyway.
Jay Sysum a.k.a Rat Master 3 might have found another solution which is Bootcamp for Mac. So if anyone comes to you in the future you could point them down that route 🤞😁 but yeah if that doesn’t work a cheap notebook should do the trick 😁
Hey man... try deleting all the drivers you’ve installed and start again. Download the right driver.. 32bit or 64bit Then try installing the firmware. Remember to follow all the steps I show here.
Might be one for the forums then buddy... if you’ve followed my video and you’ve downloaded the right driver... I’m at a loss as to why you can’t flash the firmware. Sorry pal
Literally unplug the USB which is connected from your base to your console and plug it into the pc then press the menu and Y button at the same time to change the green ring around the power button to red. The pc will only recognise the wheel when the power button is red.
Xzibit A I would suggest deleting any driver files you’ve already down loaded and starting again. Re-download the drivers or specific .hex files and try installing them again.
Hard on the Gas Gtboyz I don’t see why not. Just make a note of your current firmware or driver and motor numbers when you power up your wheel. Just in case you don’t like the new driver you install. I prefer the current version I’m running and haven’t updated my wheel in a while. Checkout my current firmware below th-cam.com/video/xCvA-H6uXe0/w-d-xo.html
Lee Garrett The highest number is the latest driver. Then you need to just be sure what operating system your pc is using. Either 64Bit or 32bit. Then just follow the guide... it’s all in there.
It's one of the connections on the back of the v2.5 besides the brake, clutch and pedal sockets . Just curious as I've no idea what it means or what it's for .
ali bell in all honesty I’ve got no idea what it’s for either. I can only imagine it’s for when Fanatec run some sort of diagnostic checks on the wheel?
Yes it will work but there’s advances in driver software all the time. If you’re happy leave it, but some games perform better using the newest drivers/firmware. But I’d say always save a copy of the old firmware you’re running to resort back to if you’re not happy with the new one.
@@adrianmotors601 you have to choose the right one idk what one it is yet will find out in a few days when my stand shows up so I can finally just put it all together
231/5000 good it does not detect the bootloadet mode or the three pws files but if the three pw files of the firware probe with different system cable. op. and everything I do not achieve with the key I would be very grateful if someone helps me. thank you very much.
Transfix I’ve found it... it’s a beta driver but it does sound like it’s having better reviews. I’m currently unable to test v328 due to back pain but I’ll look at installing v330 👍🏼
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 I found it actually 334 im not going to download the beta versionn336 its not supoirted so ill wait for others to put in there input and then wait for it to be finished people are on there saying atick with 334 its the best one
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 if an update doesnt pop up on my rim that means its already up to date right sry I just got this stuff I figure if it needa an update when I go into the driver it woild pop up telling me I need the update
fanatec is garbage. i unplugged my wheel over night and now today it doesnt even show up in the game controller list. i wont buy their products no more
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 nope its red for pc. i went and updated drivers. i spent 5 hours straight testing every possible scenario. done everything i possibly could do to make it work and it just wont do nothing. other usb devices work when plugged in to the exact same usb port. so i will give it one more shot and upgrade to the csw over the csl elite wheel and if that dont work ill have to look elsewhere. its a shame that i cant use my wheel because i actually like it because the ability to adjust settings on the wheel while in the game and i got use to that. but my its not the first time my wheel has done this. just this time i cant get it to come back
Thanks for this. I don't have your wheel but a CSL Elite for PS4 and been searching high and low for a tutorial to install the driver/firmware that was easy to follow without much success. Though your wheel and console is different your clear step by step instructions made it easier for me to understand what to do.
David Smith Brilliant... definitely wouldn’t want to see a fellow Fanatec user suffer with technical issues 😉
David Smith did you need to do this like is it manditory
You should update your base before setting it up for the first time yes. But I don’t continually update it if I’m happy with how it feels.
@@antpolito7673 I don't think it's absolutely mandatory but it's advised because the updated drivers are released to address certain issues or developments.
I’ve updated the driver before and it sounded terrible & gone back to a previous firmware. I’ve started to think if it feels good then just leave it. If you have a game that’s suffering and it feels weird then it might be worth updating. For now I’m happy with the current firmware I’m running.
Find my current firmware here.
th-cam.com/video/xCvA-H6uXe0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks you brother 👍 you honestly made the most sense for me, and I'm sincerely grateful. 🙏🏼
Glad to help bro 👍🏼
Every instruction I get from Fanatec says to update the base WITHOUT the rim attached. I can't get the update to finish correctly because it won't update the motor firmware. So I end up with the base itself updated but not the motor so the wheel will not come out of PC mode and go into Xbox mode. Sent it off to Fanatec they claimed it was repaired, got it back and it still does the same thing.
I have only ever updated my wheel to be used on Xbox with the rim attached
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 I get the blinking blue light that it's updating, the wheel restarts then cocks over to the left, the message says the firmware has been updated, and that's as far as it goes. I can restart the wheel with the rim attached and it still will not come out of PC mode and go into Xbox mode. Go into the Fanatec update menu and the base shows green with the latest version, rim shows green with the latest version, but motor is red and says there's an update available but it will not install it.
You can manually choose to update the motor by downloading the driver from the Fanatec website. Choose to select the file .hec rather than flash the firmware.
Once downloaded you’ll still need to calibrate the wheel if it’s still cocked over to one side.
Download the manual for whichever base you have to be able to go through the manual calibration sequence.
Which do I select for the ps4.. please help, thankyou.
What wheel do you have ?
What pc are you using ?
You can’t just install a driver directly onto your wheel using the PS4
Have a look in your pc’s settings menu’s to find out what operating system your pc is running. This will usually be under a section about your pc details.
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 Sorry lol , I am getting the ps4 kit. Do i just select the newest software for that wheel from the website. And then download to my PC? And go about installing?
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 There’s a 2019 and 2020 software. I think I’ll choose the newest. Other than that I go about the same way as you did for updating?
Yes. Install the latest or biggest numbered driver that’s there. Probably the 64Bit version of your on a pc.
Then when you have your wheel, connect it to the pc and follow the video 👍🏼
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 Will there be a specific version I need to select? Or just the newest software ? I will just be using a 1100$ HP laptop to install. Not a gaming computer*
Hi again.. Tried doing an update on my DD2 today and now I can’t seem to manually ‘CAL’ the wheel? It just flashes all the time and doesn’t allow me to calibrate it? Any ideas please?
Btw, I’m on a Porsche GT3 R wheel with the Xbox podium wheel hub button module..
Try pressing start and X at the same time 👍🏼
Make sure it’s in Xbox mode as well using the 2 square menu button & Y
Jay Sysum a.k.a Rat Master 3 Ok, thank you. I’ll try all this when I’m next at the sim. Would you consider a morning or an afternoons paid consultancy session with my set up? I’ve got lots of questions and little issues but very limited time to spend sorting it out. Are you in the South? Feel free to email me if you’d prefer? It can be found on the web. ‘Richard Tipper Perfection Valet....’ Many thanks.
You can always click the Facebook link in my video and join my group... you could then message me directly on messenger. I don’t mind helping out if I’m not busy. 👍🏼
When do you plug in the USB cable from the csl dd... to your PC right from the beginning or after downloading
I’d say there’s no harm doing it right from the start 👍🏼
Thank you
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 Do you have the wheel and the pedals attached to
At the same time
Yes… all you need to plug into your pc is the base USB when doing an update.
When I update the firmware and reset pc it gives me the wheel firmware icon when I select this it does offer the wheel update it does show a picture of the universal hub but not the wheel I’ve got the leather forza motorsport wheel but doesn’t show this picture just the pic of the universal hub and does not offer me the option to update the wheel. Any ideas mate
I’m guessing the wheel doesn’t need an update. Or... If you go to the Fanatec website and download the latest driver for your wheel, you can always manual suggest to flash the wheel driver & update it’s firmware.
You can choose which ever driver or motor driver you want from the ones you’ve downloaded if you manually update the wheel or pedals.
Thanks so much for the response when I go into update firmware it says the firmware is up to date however I’m starting to wonder if I downloaded the latest one I see from previous posts you say the latest is the one with the biggest number. So I will delete the one I have and check I’ve downloaded the latest. Then try the manual update if needed it’s driving me mad lol
Cool... Just choose the .Hex file you want to install rather than just flashing the firmware. Then you know exactly which driver you’ve installed.
Can you do this on a laptop or does it have to an actual desktop pc ?
You can do it on a lap top no problem... I’m using a little net book. Just make sure you choose the right bit format.
Do you have to do this process for the PS5 or only PC?
For the ps5, Xbox & pc… whatever platform you’re using you’ll need a pc or laptop to upload the firmware to your Fanatec equipment yes.
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 ok, thanks for the vid and response 😁
@warriorgp4640 you’re welcome 👍🏼
Quick question can you set up the wheel the hub and the pedals and update them all with one usb connection
Yeah as far as I’m aware you just connect via the base and you can update everything through the one connection 👍🏼
Yeah this is where I’m stuck. I’m just about to wire the thing all up and mount everything and how the pedals are set up I won’t have access to the ports once mounted and was thinking of connecting it to the DD2 and hoping it will be able to update correctly from there on the initial setup/ firmware updates. Reading the instructions makes me think I have to update all the components before connecting to the DD2?
I’d certainly try updating everything stand alone first.
Ever since connecting all mine together I’ve just updated through the base connection and it’s all good
Your wheel seems sideways even when supposedly centered I wish it centered itself how do you get it dead center??
reviewfor thetube my wheel is usually the tiniest bit not centred but it doesn’t make a blind bit of difference but you could just recalibrate the wheel centring using the menu + A button when in the tuning menu and go through the recalibration again.
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 yeah I did think about that I can watch it on the scalr
Hey thanks for this video, I'm looking to buy Fanatec but was a bit worried about the updates as I'm a mac user. I noticed you were using a notebook, do you install via usb ? Also I read somewhere that you can use a tablet do you know how that works ?
ZAZZA RACING TEAM I’m not sure if you’d be able to use a tablet but I’m sure you must be able to still use a Mac to do these updates. But yes I’m just doing it using a usb but make sure you download the right format for your pc 64Bit or 32bit 👍🏼
Jay Sysum a.k.a Rat Master 3 cheers, unfortunately no Mac support but their website says you can update via a PC or tablet, which confused me as I was thinking how does a table update the driver ?... I‘ve been looking and there are some tablets with full size USB ports so I’m thinking that’s how it’s done. Think I might just buy a cheap notebook. Thanks for your help 🙌
ZAZZA RACING TEAM Cheers bud... sorry I couldn’t help out further but it’s kinda disappointing there’s no Mac support...? Net books are dirt cheap these days anyway.
Jay Sysum a.k.a Rat Master 3 might have found another solution which is Bootcamp for Mac. So if anyone comes to you in the future you could point them down that route 🤞😁 but yeah if that doesn’t work a cheap notebook should do the trick 😁
I cant update my csl elite wheel. It says default hex loading failed. Please help
Hey man... try deleting all the drivers you’ve installed and start again.
Download the right driver.. 32bit or 64bit
Then try installing the firmware.
Remember to follow all the steps I show here.
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 still the same issue
Might be one for the forums then buddy... if you’ve followed my video and you’ve downloaded the right driver... I’m at a loss as to why you can’t flash the firmware. Sorry pal
yes me too my wheelbase is not recognized by my computer for the update, idea plz ? thx
How do you connect your laptop with the wheelbase ?
Literally unplug the USB which is connected from your base to your console and plug it into the pc then press the menu and Y button at the same time to change the green ring around the power button to red.
The pc will only recognise the wheel when the power button is red.
Just bought a bnew csl elite ps4 starter kit, do I need to update the firmwares even if I’ll just use it on PlayStation?
Yes 100%
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 can u update it on a MacBook
I’m not 100% sure about that but I can’t see why not?
@@carsonharvey7188 no
Budy hase problem whit hex file when update starts dose enibody knox how to fix this problem tnx
Xzibit A I would suggest deleting any driver files you’ve already down loaded and starting again.
Re-download the drivers or specific .hex files and try installing them again.
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 he will try this today if it isn't going to work what to do next? And tnx for ansering
Jesus please learn how to spell
@@SimpleManMike go to church and pray 🤲
@@civonagard do you understand English? Where are you from?
Will this work for the csl elite ps4 wheel base and f1 esports wheel?.
Hard on the Gas Gtboyz I don’t see why not. Just make a note of your current firmware or driver and motor numbers when you power up your wheel.
Just in case you don’t like the new driver you install. I prefer the current version I’m running and haven’t updated my wheel in a while.
Checkout my current firmware below
th-cam.com/video/xCvA-H6uXe0/w-d-xo.html
How do know which driver to download.
Lee Garrett The highest number is the latest driver. Then you need to just be sure what operating system your pc is using. Either 64Bit or 32bit.
Then just follow the guide... it’s all in there.
Jay Sysum a.k.a Rat Master 3 all done, thank you for your help,
What is the data plug for peripheral leds . Is this an extra that you need to pay for ?
ali bell Sorry mate but I’ve got no idea what data plug you’re on about? I certainly did pay any extra for any special cable?
It's one of the connections on the back of the v2.5 besides the brake, clutch and pedal sockets . Just curious as I've no idea what it means or what it's for .
ali bell in all honesty I’ve got no idea what it’s for either. I can only imagine it’s for when Fanatec run some sort of diagnostic checks on the wheel?
Do you need to update the wheel for using it on ps4?
CJ. 100% yes
Jay Sysum a.k.a Rat Master 3 oh, I have the esports csl elite for PS4, I never updated it but it works fine.
Yes it will work but there’s advances in driver software all the time. If you’re happy leave it, but some games perform better using the newest drivers/firmware. But I’d say always save a copy of the old firmware you’re running to resort back to if you’re not happy with the new one.
Jay Sysum a.k.a Rat Master 3 Okay👍 thanks for letting me know.
Club sport wheel v2 drivers?
Unitedracing666 you should be able to find v2 drivers in the download menu on the Fanatec website 👍🏼
Error firmware 624 . Clubsport
Sorry but I don’t understand.
@@adrianmotors601 you have to choose the right one idk what one it is yet will find out in a few days when my stand shows up so I can finally just put it all together
WHEN i click on the driver it make me back in the homepage why?
No idea???
231/5000
good it does not detect the bootloadet mode or the three pws files but if the three pw files of the firware probe with different system cable. op. and everything I do not achieve with the key I would be very grateful if someone helps me. thank you very much.
on fanatec csr on
V330 is available
Transfix I’ve found it... it’s a beta driver but it does sound like it’s having better reviews.
I’m currently unable to test v328 due to back pain but I’ll look at installing v330 👍🏼
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 I cant find 330 lol I found 330 for the formula v2 but not the wheelbase
It might be in the Beta driver section... You’ll need to log in on the Fanatec web site to find it.
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 I found it actually 334 im not going to download the beta versionn336 its not supoirted so ill wait for others to put in there input and then wait for it to be finished people are on there saying atick with 334 its the best one
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 if an update doesnt pop up on my rim that means its already up to date right sry I just got this stuff I figure if it needa an update when I go into the driver it woild pop up telling me I need the update
fanatec is garbage. i unplugged my wheel over night and now today it doesnt even show up in the game controller list. i wont buy their products no more
Chris McGuire a little harsh, surely there’s an explanation. I’m guessing you have it in the wrong mode???
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 nope its red for pc. i went and updated drivers. i spent 5 hours straight testing every possible scenario. done everything i possibly could do to make it work and it just wont do nothing. other usb devices work when plugged in to the exact same usb port. so i will give it one more shot and upgrade to the csw over the csl elite wheel and if that dont work ill have to look elsewhere. its a shame that i cant use my wheel because i actually like it because the ability to adjust settings on the wheel while in the game and i got use to that. but my its not the first time my wheel has done this. just this time i cant get it to come back
Chris McGuire So are you on Xbox or PC???
Have you tried using a different USB cable... The same port but a different cable to connect the wheel to whatever platform you’re running on?
@@jaysysumakaRatMaster3 pc and yes ive tried a different cable