HOTAS Warthog sticking APU switch problem

[Professor]

Hi all,

 

Just received the HOTAS Warthog couple hours ago.

I immediately discovered a potentially huge problem for me, APU Start switch is sticking.

It is always on regardless of the actual switch position.

When in game (DCS A10) it will just go mad and is somehow related to the throttle movement.

 

Also when looking in the controller settings within Windows 7 the button 20 is always ON and will temporary go off and on when moving throttle back and forth...

EDIT: it appears the problems is somehow related to sideways (left and right) movement of the right throttle. Guess it is going back to Thrustmaster!

 

Anyone else experiencing this problem?

If so any workarounds except sending it back?

 

Thanks in advance

Edited November 1, 2010 by Professor

[MadDogMcQ]

Boy, sorry to hear you're having probs so soon mate. Hopefully, it's just a one-off. What serial number is yours? I'm in the 400's.

[Succellus]

That feel and looks like a soldering problem/broken electric cable inside the plastic cap.

 

If you move your stick and the problem disapear, and get crazy somewhere else, simptom of bad contact, i would sent it back to TM/resseller ASAP while i still have the guarantee, sorry buddy.

[Professor]

Thanks guys,

 

Yeah I will be sending it back...

 

Serial No: 00261

 

Keep you posted on any new updates.

 

Cheers