Thrustmaster T150 doesn't power up properly sometimes.

[MetalMind85]

Hi, I've noticed it since I bought this wheel; about 1/10 times when I plug it in, the wheel starts to spin but then the red indicator light turns off and the wheel stops to work. Sometimes after plugging in the wheel doesn't work at all. I've made hard research and found only it may be device supply unit or something with the USB cable. The only workaround I found is to plug it several times until it starts to work.

I have no other issues. Does some of you who own this wheel had similar issues with it? Should I return it to warranty? May it be affected by some system conflicts in Windows? I have the latest drivers.

[Red Wolf]

do you have the drivers for the wheel?

[paulieGTR]

Originally posted by MetalMind85:

Thrustmaster T150 doesn't power up properly sometimes.

Check the wheels PSU with a MultiMeter.

[MetalMind85]

@Red Wolf, just noticed I haven't newest (20.12.2021) drivers installed. I just installed them... so far so good.
@paulieGTR: Nice idea. I don't want to do it myself as I'm not an electrician, however I know someone who is a pro with it. I must only check if removing device cover won't break the warranty.

Thank you both.

[Red Wolf]

set things for the driver to update automatically

[paulieGTR]

Originally posted by Red Wolf:

set things for the driver to update automatically

The less software and 'services' you have running on your PC, the better, especially ones that auto update themselves and that goes for drivers too.

There's an old saying in the sim communities.. 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'.
Just saying..

@OP, you're welcome.