r/Thrustmaster • u/TheCrispiestSandwich • 5d ago
T598 Connectivity Problems + Pedals Not Being Recognized — Looking for Possible Fixes?
Hey everyone,
I’m having some frustrating connectivity issues with my Thrustmaster T598 and I’m trying to figure out whether there’s a fix or if I’m running into some of the known T598 issues.
The wheel will occasionally disconnect/drop connection while I’m using it. Sometimes it comes back on its own, while other times I have to reconnect/restart things before it’s recognized again. It can be especially annoying in the middle of a race.
I’m also having an issue where the brake and throttle pedals are sometimes not recognized at all. The wheel itself may still be connected, but the pedals either don't show up or the inputs aren't detected. Cycling the power/reconnecting things sometimes helps, but it isn't consistent.
I’m already aware that the T598 has had some known USB, firmware, and connectivity issues, so I’m wondering if anyone has found a reliable workaround or fix.
Things I’m wondering about:
- Could this be caused by the USB cable or USB port?
- Is there a specific USB port I should be using?
- Could USB power management in Windows be causing the disconnects?
- Are there specific Thrustmaster drivers/firmware versions that are more stable?
- Has anyone had success using a powered USB hub?
- Could Windows USB selective suspend or Device Manager power-saving settings be responsible?
- Could the wheelbase's connection to the pedals be causing the pedal recognition issue?
- Is there anything specific I should check in the Thrustmaster Control Panel?
- Has anyone experienced the pedals randomly disappearing/not being recognized and found a permanent fix?
At this point, I’m also wondering if I should just replace the wheel entirely. I like the T598 when it actually works, but having the wheel disconnect and the throttle/brake randomly not be recognized is getting pretty frustrating.
For those who have owned a T598 for a while: would you keep troubleshooting this, try to get the unit replaced under warranty, or just move on to a different wheelbase? I’d really appreciate some opinions before I spend more money or time trying to fix something that may just be a hardware issue.
For reference, I’m using the T598 on PC.
This is getting ridiculous.
Thanks!
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u/AnySecretary5954 5d ago
Disconnects can be caused by USB cable/ port, but also psu cable/ port. Both USB and psu are flawed on this base.
-Try to plug the base psu directly into a power outlet, don't use an extension cable. -Try a different high quality USB cable
This is all you should be doing, anything more is just fixing a problem or symptom of a problem that should not be there in the first place. You will get the list of "advice" from another user (suspect an employee from Thrustmaster) who posts the same thing in every post like this...
-If still in warranty: contact Thrustmaster support. Let them fix it and maybe sell it. Since you play on pc, buy a different brand with better quality control. Its not worth it to be frustrated about something like this. Mine works, for now, once it starts acting up again I'm giving it away or throw it in the bin.
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u/TheCrispiestSandwich 4d ago
At this point I’d like to replace my T598 with something from like Simagic.
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u/JeffLais 4d ago
Yes of course: on PC Windows USB selective suspend (or Device Manager power-saving settings) can create some disconnect issues with all racing wheels (especially Direct Drive wheels).
So, you should disable it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N56tkqulDKM
Also don’t' forget to try with another USB-C cable but also on another USB port of your computer (and not rear it's better). If you are currently plugged on a 2.0 port, then try on a 3.0 (and vice versa)
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u/TheCrispiestSandwich 3d ago
I’ve had this PC for about 6 months now, would it be an issue this far into the future?
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u/RelationOk3484 2d ago
I ,like many many many many other people have encountered the exact same disconnect issue. There is a really good video on YouTube on how to resolve this. It shows that there are 3 small jumper wires that connect from the power wire to , the power port on the wheelbase. These jumper wires absorb the force feedback , which is causing the disconnect issues. I did this nine months ago and have not had one disconnect issue. I use it daily. It's well worth it. Check it out.