Vogel Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 I have a really bad feeling my Warthog throttle quadrant is fried. My entire rig is plugged in using a surge protector, so it should be fine. However we just had a power outage, when I booted up my system a while after it came back on the throttle has no signs of life. Target GUI doesn't register it at all. Win 10 settings under devices shows it still, but just says "driver error". I've tried reinstalling the drivers, but to no success. It doesn't seem to be powered up either none of the LED's are working. I'm really worried it's been fried and is just a paper weight. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I can't afford to replace this right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipfert Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 55 minutes ago, Vogel said: I have a really bad feeling my Warthog throttle quadrant is fried. My entire rig is plugged in using a surge protector, so it should be fine. However we just had a power outage, when I booted up my system a while after it came back on the throttle has no signs of life. Target GUI doesn't register it at all. Win 10 settings under devices shows it still, but just says "driver error". I've tried reinstalling the drivers, but to no success. It doesn't seem to be powered up either none of the LED's are working. I'm really worried it's been fried and is just a paper weight. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I can't afford to replace this right now! Vogel, I had the exact same issue with my TrackIR, it was driver / USB related. Remove the kit from your system backup profiles and do a fresh install of TARGET / drivers. I almost bought a new TrackIR thinking it was fried. Also, make sure Microsoft Store is not messing with the USB ports (annoying issue when combining). Leave Device Manager open and plug in each device, see what happens. S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogel Posted December 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 When you say backup files? What do you mean precisely? I've removed it under my devices in windows settings. Do you mean tinkering with the registery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogel Posted December 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 I just tried what you suggested. Uninstallted target, unplugged my devices and did a fresh install and second reboot. Reinstalled HOTAS drivers. Joystick and Rudders are showing up fine in devices. However, the throttle still shows up as "Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed). Target however is showing the stick and rudders but no throttle. EDIT: Now it's showing the throttle in devices but still has a driver error. I'm not very good at working with this software, possible to meet on TS sometime tomorrow perhaps and try to troubleshoot it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipfert Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Vogel said: I just tried what you suggested. Uninstallted target, unplugged my devices and did a fresh install and second reboot. Reinstalled HOTAS drivers. Joystick and Rudders are showing up fine in devices. However, the throttle still shows up as "Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed). Target however is showing the stick and rudders but no throttle. EDIT: Now it's showing the throttle in devices but still has a driver error. I'm not very good at working with this software, possible to meet on TS sometime tomorrow perhaps and try to troubleshoot it? Vogel, Pick a time. S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogel Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Say 14:00 CET? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 You could also try to update/reinstall the firmware. Maybe the power outage has messed it up. Take a look at the Thrustmaster homepage for the newest firmware and how to update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipfert Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Vogel said: Say 14:00 CET? I could do 17:00 CET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipfert Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Gus said: You could also try to update/reinstall the firmware. Maybe the power outage has messed it up. Take a look at the Thrustmaster homepage for the newest firmware and how to update. Your kit needs to be attached to USB 2.0 before you attempt this action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogel Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lipfert said: I could do 17:00 CET That's fine by me. See you then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Lipfert said: Your kit needs to be attached to USB 2.0 before you attempt this action. Thanks for your advice @Lipfert. Appreciate your professionalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipfert Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, Gus said: Thanks for your advice @Lipfert. Appreciate your professionalism. Gus, No problem, old school tech here and I get into support mode pretty quick. S! Etzel and Gus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogel Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Lipfert said: Gus, No problem, old school tech here and I get into support mode pretty quick. S! It's always handy having somebody around who knows what they're talking about lol. I'm free on TS whenever you're available bud. Still trying to coax some life into this throttle. Gus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogel Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 IT'S ALIVEEEEEEE!!!!! Rejoice!!!! Etzel, Heinrich, Razwald and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Vogel said: IT'S ALIVEEEEEEE!!!!! Rejoice!!!! Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogel Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 I'm so relieved, I was worried I was going to be out of action until at least Febuary next year because they're simply sold out everywhere I look. That and it would have been darn pricey to replace it. Just went for a short flight in the Harrier and had a good time :). Lipfert and Klaiber 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Good that you could have fixed it. May I point to Erhard´s post in the practice section: we´re going to a start a campaign on friday and you with the Harrier would be perfect addition. Don´t worry if you´re not a super-duper pilot with the Harrier, me am neither, but we all are looking for having fun together. At least the Sidearms of the AV8B are easy to handle and a good SEAD weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cptn_Plucky Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 hey, i was wondering if you guys could post the solution because i have the same exact problem but cant seem to find a fix anywahere. just alot of posts with people having this issue too. kind regards cedric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 Hi @Cptn_Plucky, @Vogel hasn't checked the boards in a few months, so I'm not sure when he'll see this. However, I've tagged him to get his attention. You may want to try contacting him through Messanger: https://forum.jg1.org/messenger/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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