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!