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Fix for G25 shifter?

RocketMa

Fix for G25 shifter?

by RocketMa » Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:31:51

   I didn't explain myself properly...
   When I returned the unit to the retailer complaining about the gear
shift, the reason it took four weeks was that they had to send the whole
unit (wheel, pedals, shifter) back to Logitech. Logitech were the people
that told me that there was nothing wrong with the unit!! :(

RocketMan.



>>   When I have returned the unit (under warranty) the retailer has had
>> the unit for about four weeks, and returned it saying their is nothing
>> wrong with the unit! The problem is still there, except the shifter is
>> more 'sloppy' upon return!

> If the retailer is reluctant to replace a clearly faulty unit under
> warranty, you can contact Logitech directly either by phone or through
> their website. They can send you new wheel. I got a replacement
> delivered to my door in about a week.

> - jussi -

RocketMa

Fix for G25 shifter?

by RocketMa » Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:14:09

   Firstly, thanks for all the advice, guys! Much appreciated.
   Currently I am going with Uwe's idea, but will definitely look at
opening up the unit and investigating fixing the problem more
permanently. Still thinking about purchasing the five shifters as well...
   When I looked at my profile's PLR file there was no reference to
'Repeat Shifts', so I just added it after the other gear references.
Repeat Shifts="5" works just fine! Although I can still 'feel' the gear
shift occasionally miss the next gear, so a more permanent solution will
possibly be required.

RocketMan.


>   Thanks very much, Uwe!
>   I'll definitely have to try that when I finish work!!

> RocketMan.


>> Hello Rocketman,

>> in rF there is a setting in the PLR file that might help you given
>> that gtr2 and rF stem use the gMotor2 engine:
>> Repeat Shifts="0" // 0 = no repeat shift detection, 1 = detect and
>> eliminate accidental repeat shifts within 100ms, 2 = 150ms, 3 = 200ms,
>> 4 = 250ms, 5 = prevent shifting again before previous shift is completed

>> This might help with preventing future double downshifts.
>> All the best & HTH,

>> Uwe

Boofhea

Fix for G25 shifter?

by Boofhea » Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:12:20


I also added the repeat shifts line to my player file in GTR2 but when I
checked later it was gone and I still had the same problem. I tried several
times but it always disappeared.

Has it stayed in your player file?

Tony

Movnmi

Fix for G25 shifter?

by Movnmi » Sat, 09 May 2009 01:54:25

I was able to test 3 of the 5 shifters and they work with no problems
at all. I'm feeling the other shifters will be fine as well.  I hope
to test them in the next day or so.
With that being said, I would recommend buying them if you know others
that would benefit as well.

Once I do test the remaining two and confirm that they work.  I will
be selling three shifters  (two from the five I just purchased and my
original shifter that has the reverse problem)

I will be selling the new shifters for $20/each + actual shipping and
handling.  If I need to get a box I may add $1.  I'm not looking to
make any money from this just don't want to lose any money.

The old shifter I will be selling for $12 + actual shipping and
handling (Since the reverse doesn't work).

Just let me know if anyone is interested.

Thanks

Mike




> > ? When I looked at my profile's PLR file there was no reference to 'Repeat
> > Shifts', so I just added it after the other gear references. Repeat
> > Shifts="5" works just fine! Although I can still 'feel' the gear shift
> > occasionally miss the next gear, so a more permanent solution will
> > possibly be required.

> I also added the repeat shifts line to my player file in GTR2 but when I
> checked later it was gone and I still had the same problem. I tried several
> times but it always disappeared.

> Has it stayed in your player file?

> Tony

Movnmi

Fix for G25 shifter?

by Movnmi » Sat, 09 May 2009 01:59:22


> I was able to test 3 of the 5 shifters and they work with no problems
> at all. I'm feeling the other shifters will be fine as well. ?I hope
> to test them in the next day or so.
> With that being said, I would recommend buying them if you know others
> that would benefit as well.

> Once I do test the remaining two and confirm that they work. ?I will
> be selling three shifters ?(two from the five I just purchased and my
> original shifter that has the reverse problem)

> I will be selling the new shifters for $20/each + actual shipping and
> handling. ?If I need to get a box I may add $1. ?I'm not looking to
> make any money from this just don't want to lose any money.

> The old shifter I will be selling for $12 + actual shipping and
> handling (Since the reverse doesn't work).

> Just let me know if anyone is interested.

> Thanks

> Mike




> > > ? When I looked at my profile's PLR file there was no reference to 'Repeat
> > > Shifts', so I just added it after the other gear references. Repeat
> > > Shifts="5" works just fine! Although I can still 'feel' the gear shift
> > > occasionally miss the next gear, so a more permanent solution will
> > > possibly be required.

> > I also added the repeat shifts line to my player file in GTR2 but when I
> > checked later it was gone and I still had the same problem. I tried several
> > times but it always disappeared.

> > Has it stayed in your player file?

> > Tony

I want to clarify my last post.
I recommend buying the lot of 5 off of Ebay if you know that you can
distribute them (I am not related to the Ebay seller in any way, shape
or form).

If you just need one or two then you might consider buying from me.
Rocketman, since you originated the post I will give you first dibs if
you need the one's i'm selling.  Just let me know.

RocketMa

Fix for G25 shifter?

by RocketMa » Wed, 13 May 2009 04:04:13

   Thanks very much for the offer, Movnmik. Sorry about the delay in
replying.
   I have had no probs since changing my PLR file - in GTR2, at least
anyway.
   The shifters seem such a bargain, that I think I will buy 5 from Ebay
as well, just as a backup. With five new shifters I will have 4 more
years of G25 use if the same problem reoccurs.
   Thanks very much for your offer and advice.

RocketMan.



>> I was able to test 3 of the 5 shifters and they work with no problems
>> at all. I'm feeling the other shifters will be fine as well.  I hope
>> to test them in the next day or so.
>> With that being said, I would recommend buying them if you know others
>> that would benefit as well.

>> Once I do test the remaining two and confirm that they work.  I will
>> be selling three shifters  (two from the five I just purchased and my
>> original shifter that has the reverse problem)

>> I will be selling the new shifters for $20/each + actual shipping and
>> handling.  If I need to get a box I may add $1.  I'm not looking to
>> make any money from this just don't want to lose any money.

>> The old shifter I will be selling for $12 + actual shipping and
>> handling (Since the reverse doesn't work).

>> Just let me know if anyone is interested.

>> Thanks

>> Mike




>>>>   When I looked at my profile's PLR file there was no reference to 'Repeat
>>>> Shifts', so I just added it after the other gear references. Repeat
>>>> Shifts="5" works just fine! Although I can still 'feel' the gear shift
>>>> occasionally miss the next gear, so a more permanent solution will
>>>> possibly be required.
>>> I also added the repeat shifts line to my player file in GTR2 but when I
>>> checked later it was gone and I still had the same problem. I tried several
>>> times but it always disappeared.
>>> Has it stayed in your player file?
>>> Tony

> I want to clarify my last post.
> I recommend buying the lot of 5 off of Ebay if you know that you can
> distribute them (I am not related to the Ebay seller in any way, shape
> or form).

> If you just need one or two then you might consider buying from me.
> Rocketman, since you originated the post I will give you first dibs if
> you need the one's i'm selling.  Just let me know.

Movnmi

Fix for G25 shifter?

by Movnmi » Wed, 13 May 2009 22:56:59

RocketMan,

Sounds like a plan.  I agree, 5 shifters for $100 is a bargain hence
the purchase - even if I can't sell them I always have spares.  Its
nice to now have a shifter that the reverse works.


> ? ?Thanks very much for the offer, Movnmik. Sorry about the delay in
> replying.
> ? ?I have had no probs since changing my PLR file - in GTR2, at least
> anyway.
> ? ?The shifters seem such a bargain, that I think I will buy 5 from Ebay
> as well, just as a backup. With five new shifters I will have 4 more
> years of G25 use if the same problem reoccurs.
> ? ?Thanks very much for your offer and advice.

> RocketMan.



> >> I was able to test 3 of the 5 shifters and they work with no problems
> >> at all. I'm feeling the other shifters will be fine as well. ?I hope
> >> to test them in the next day or so.
> >> With that being said, I would recommend buying them if you know others
> >> that would benefit as well.

> >> Once I do test the remaining two and confirm that they work. ?I will
> >> be selling three shifters ?(two from the five I just purchased and my
> >> original shifter that has the reverse problem)

> >> I will be selling the new shifters for $20/each + actual shipping and
> >> handling. ?If I need to get a box I may add $1. ?I'm not looking to
> >> make any money from this just don't want to lose any money.

> >> The old shifter I will be selling for $12 + actual shipping and
> >> handling (Since the reverse doesn't work).

> >> Just let me know if anyone is interested.

> >> Thanks

> >> Mike




> >>>> ? When I looked at my profile's PLR file there was no reference to 'Repeat
> >>>> Shifts', so I just added it after the other gear references. Repeat
> >>>> Shifts="5" works just fine! Although I can still 'feel' the gear shift
> >>>> occasionally miss the next gear, so a more permanent solution will
> >>>> possibly be required.
> >>> I also added the repeat shifts line to my player file in GTR2 but when I
> >>> checked later it was gone and I still had the same problem. I tried several
> >>> times but it always disappeared.
> >>> Has it stayed in your player file?
> >>> Tony

> > I want to clarify my last post.
> > I recommend buying the lot of 5 off of Ebay if you know that you can
> > distribute them (I am not related to the Ebay seller in any way, shape
> > or form).

> > If you just need one or two then you might consider buying from me.
> > Rocketman, since you originated the post I will give you first dibs if
> > you need the one's i'm selling. ?Just let me know.

RocketMa

Fix for G25 shifter?

by RocketMa » Thu, 14 May 2009 08:52:02

   Sorry, I can't help myself...
   Reverse??! Aren't you supposed to be going forward? :D
   You should only need reverse if you crash! :D

RocketMan

   Just a joke, of course. :)


> RocketMan,

> Sounds like a plan.  I agree, 5 shifters for $100 is a bargain hence
> the purchase - even if I can't sell them I always have spares.  Its
> nice to now have a shifter that the reverse works.


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