Help center – T150

Products: T150 Force Feedback ; T150 PRO Force Feedback ; T150 Ferrari Wheel Force Feedback




This article provides answers and solutions to frequently asked questions about the 150 Force Feedback.


Important note about firmware!
Always check if the firmware of your 150 is up to date.

Firmware update is necessary for the optimal operation of the racing wheel in a compatible game on PC as well as on game console. Also, it can help resolve some unusual behaviors.
As a help, you can follow our article: Check the firmware of my racing wheel base


- Questions by topic (click to go directly to the list of questions of your choice):
1- Startup, detection and connection
2- Calibration, center value and rotation angle
3- Pedal sets (help and useful links)
4- Force Feedback (help and useful links)
5- Compatibility and ecosystem
  

1- T150 startup, detection and connection

1.1 My T150 won't power on and the LED won't turn on
The T150 does not do its startup calibration (wheel movements counterclockwise, clockwise then back to center) and the LED remains off.

Check connections:
- The power plug must be properly plugged into a wall outlet. We recommend that you avoid using an extension cord, a power strip or a current transformer.
- The racing wheel base must be directly connected to a USB port on the PC or the game console. Avoid using a USB hub, a USB extension, or any other type of connection extension.

- Try connecting your T150 to other USB ports on the PC or game console.

Once you have checked these items, if your T150 still does not start, you can try the wake-up procedure (Bootloader).


1.2 My T150 is not recognized by my PlayStation console
The T150 performs its start-up calibration (wheel movements counterclockwise, clockwise then back to center), its LED lights up but it is not recognized by the PlayStation.

Check the sliding switch
For PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 the sliding switch must be in the PS5-PS4 position before connecting the racing wheel to a USB port on the game console.


If you play on PlayStation®3, the sliding switch must be in the PC position before connecting the racing wheel to a USB port on the PC.


Press the PS button
Once the racing wheel has calibrated and you are in your PlayStation session, press the PS button, located on the steering wheel of your racing wheel.

Check the firmware
PlayStation® games compatible with your racing wheel may require your T150 to have its latest firmware.

As a help you can follow our article: Check the firmware of my racing wheel base


1.3 My T150 is not recognized by my game
Check game compatibility
For PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5 games, verify that your game is listed in the Game Settings list: T150

Check your T150 firmware
On both PC and PlayStation, some games may require your T150 to have the latest firmware available.

As a help, you can follow our article: Check the firmware of my racing wheel base


1.4 My T150 is not recognized by my PC
In this situation, the T150 calibrates and the LED lights up but the PC does not detect it. In the Game Controllers tab of the Control Panel it appears under the name “FFB Racing Wheel”.

Check the sliding switch
The sliding switch must be in the PC position before connecting the racing wheel to a USB port on the PC.


Check connections
Try connecting your T150 to different USB ports on your PC. Also try the USB port at the back of your PC, if it has one.
Avoid using a USB HUB or USB extension cable.

Test your T150 on another PC
If possible, connect your T150 to another computer to see if the problem persists.

Reset your T150 installation on PC
In some cases, a reset can sometimes resolve this situation.
- Completely uninstall your racing wheel driver and then restart your PC.
- Install the driver again

For the reset, our guide may help you.

Check the applications and software on your PC
The correct installation of your racing wheel driver may be prevented by an incident that may come from other applications on your PC: security software (e.g. antivirus) or software that may use certain components of the HID drivers used by our racing wheels (e.g. proprietary audioconferencing software, proprietary peripheral management software, etc.).

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2- T150 Calibration, Center Value and Rotation Angle

2.1 My T150 does not calibrate
The T150 LED turns on but the racing wheel does not calibrate (wheel moves counterclockwise, clockwise then back to center).

Insufficient power from the power outlet or USB port may interfere with the T150's motor, calibration, and force feedback.

Check connections
Plug your T150 directly into a wall outlet. Avoid using a power strip or extension cord.
- Directly connect your T150 to the USB port on your PC or game console. Avoid using a USB HUB or USB extension cord.
- Try different USB ports on your PC or PlayStation console. If you have a desktop PC, PS4 Pro™ or PS5™, test a USB port at the back.

Important:
If your T150 does not power on (no calibration and no LED), follow our advice above then try the wake-up procedure (Bootloader).


2.2 My T150 calibrates abnormally
If you notice that the startup calibration of your T150 is different than usual, we recommend performing a firmware update, even if your racing wheel is already up to date.
Firmware Update - Procedure for all belt-driven FFB Racing Wheels (non-Direct Drive)

However, if despite this new update the behavior of your T150 persists, we recommend a complete test: Testing calibration and force feedback of my Thrustmaster racing wheel


2.3 My T150 wheel is not centered
If your T150 steering wheel does not return exactly to center, you can try to recenter it: Auto-calibration and wheel centering

A very slight gap may remain after recentering the steering wheel. However, the racing wheel base will recognize the position of the wheel throughout the rotation.


2.4 My T150 wheel loses its central position
Over time and with frequency of use, the T150 TMX racing wheel may become off-center. You can therefore try to recenter it (see question 2.3).


2.5 I want to change the rotation angle of my T150
The rotation angle of the T150 can be adjusted from 40° to 1080°. To change the rotation angle, you can follow our guide: Instructions on how to manually change the wheel's angle of rotation on PlayStation®3/PlayStation®4 in Force Feedback games.

Important:
On PlayStation® consoles, some games apply the rotation angle automatically: The racing wheel’s angle of rotation is locked in certain games

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3- T150 pedal sets (Help and Useful Links)

3.1 A pedal drops and does not come up again
It is likely that the spring no longer provides the tension to lift the pedal.


3.2 The gas pedal no longer works
The first point to check is the position mode of the racing wheel base.

To guide you: Normal / inverted pedal Mode: gas pedal no longer responds


3.3 Useful link for pedal sets
The above questions and many more are available in our article: Help Center – Pedal sets

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4- Force feedback of T150

4.1 My T150 loses force feedback
Check out our article on effects that can alter force feedback: When I play, my racing wheel’s Force Feedback weakens, disappears or cuts off. My racing wheel can also heat up, or power off by itself. What can I do?

Note on rotation angle:
The wider the racing wheel rotation angle, the more demanding it will be on the base.

So if you have your T150 set to 1080°, reduce the rotation angle to 900° and test it to see if the force feedback responds better.
Instructions on how to manually change the wheel's angle of rotation on PlayStation®3/PlayStation®4 in Force Feedback games.


4.2 My T150's force feedback keeps cutting out or changing
First of all, it is necessary to follow our recommendations in question 4.1.

But if your T150 TMX keeps the same behavior, it is necessary to perform a complete test to see if this behavior is reproduced. It is important to make sure that the game, the connections or other elements do not influence your steering wheel.
To perform this test, please consult our following article: Testing calibration and force feedback of my Thrustmaster racing wheel

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5- T150 Compatibility and Ecosystem

5.1 Which PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4 or PlayStation®5 games are compatible with my T150?
All games compatible with the T150 on PlayStation® consoles appear in the Game Settings list on our website: T150


5.2 Which PC games are compatible with my T150?
On PC, a wide range of simulation, Sim Racing and Arcade Racing games are compatible with the T150. However, these games may require an update of your wheel (driver and firmware).

The required system is a PC natively running Windows® 10 or more recent.
No other system will be able to guarantee the operation of your Thrustmaster racing wheel.

Important :
The compatibility of a PC game depends on the devices that the publisher has chosen to support. We cannot guarantee the compatibility of Thrustmaster racing wheels with all PC games.


5.3 Which devices can I use with my T150 (pedal sets, shifters, handbrake)?
You can consult our article dedicated to the Thrustmaster racing wheels ecosystem: Racing wheels: compatibility with platforms, devices and add-ons

You can also consult the Help Center – Pedal sets

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