Thrustmaster T300 fan replacement

Opening the case on the Thrustmaster T300 replacing fan

[@tomsummers8976]

I just finished servicing my servo base. Knowing about those two tabs at the front of the base made all the difference in getting the cover off. : ) The 4 screws that secure the servo motor do pass through slotted holes in the aluminum bracket, so the tension on the belt can be adjusted : ) I have seen another video on YT that shows the main drive belt "snapping" and slipping over the white nylon pinion gear teeth because the belt tension was too loose. I adjusted mine so it is snug again. I added a new leather wrap 28GT wheel and what a world of difference now in the smooth feel of the FF and the grip of the rim!

[@dlabyer]

Thanks for adding this valuable helpful information Tom.

[@JL-cn1qi]

To turn on the fan without waiting for the motor to heat up press "Mode + ST". Press those at the same time to manually turn the fan on without relying on the heat sensors. Press the 2 buttons again to switch back to the fan getting activated by heatsensor. If you have it in that mode the fan will always be spinning as soon as you plug the wheel in.

[@TheEpyonz]

Genius! I was able to see this is a fan problem instead of a PSU problem that people are thinking with the loud buzz sounds.

[@JL-cn1qi]

@@TheEpyonz Happy to help. Replacing a fan should be easy and cheap enough. Hope you got everything working. There are quite a few handy button combinations on there. Thrustmaster should really do a better job informing people about this. If you notice your wheel is getting a bit off center you can press mode+share+ST for a second and it will recenter it. Hold the wheel in the position that you want to be straight and then press that combo. The light will blink a bit and it will set the position the wheel is in as center.

[@amirpenkar947]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@maurits.4368]

wich is the ST button?

[@fafontrack]

once i turn it up my wheel is gonna loose the force feedback again? thanks anyway

[@ryanwilliams8969]

Thanks for the video Don, it was a really nice clear explanation of how to get it done. The bit with the tabs on the front, especially - I'd ordinarily be a bit hesitant yanking the cover off for fear of breaking stuff so the info about what was there meant I could apply a bit more force and know what I was doing and why. Swapped out my dead fan for one from a spare T300 and it's now working perfectly - you've saved my sanity during corona lockdown!

[@CactusCatt]

Just an FYI. Always replace fans with a ball bearing unit. Never use the plastic bushing models. The ball bearing ones almost never fail and are a lot quieter. Also, you can use a wider fan than the one that comes with the unit. just make sure it fits and be aware that some fans will need a wiring mod to make it all work with the existing plug. Nice video...

[@sixx1095]

Thank you for the Good tips. BTW, do you know if the amps matters? OP uses a 180ma, let's say 240?

[@Glenn7719]

The common upgrade, as you probably know is the noctua nf-a6x25. Pushes a lot more air through, you can actually feel air coming through the side of the case now.

[@DanielFenandes]

@@Glenn7719 THanks for the tip. I'm having overheating issues. I have just ordered the noctua nf-a6x25. Hope it solves my problem!

[@thedude4795]

did it? im thinking of the same upgrade, but some say the noctua fan "pushes" less air, some cfm, constant flow mass or something, than the standard fan? anyone know? @@DanielFenandes

[@DanielFenandes]

@@thedude4795it will only get better if you leave the wheel without its case, exposing the internals

[@ffrreeddddee1]

Thank you Dom! I had exactly the same issue as you had and this video helped me out fixing the problem. Keep up the good work!

[@SinisaStjepanovic]

great stuff temps were getting hot with high FFB settings. after an hour in dirt rally lost quite a lot feedback. thx for the tips & on the youtube youre the first guy that did the fan mod for t300 :) gj

[@Riese79]

Thanks for showing how to get the case off. Which Fan is recommended nowadays? And what can I do to servicing it to keep it running ? Cleaning belts, wd40 or something?

[@PolitischeImmunität]

Thanks a lot for this video... I finally got to clean out all the dust which collected in the wheel over the years :D

[@strangeloveboom6251]

Thank you. Could not ask for a better guide.

[@ianreynolds1409]

I had a noisy fan on my wheel,i removed the sticker in the middle of the fan,packed it with grease,replaced the sticker,& my fan is now silent,worth a go before ya buy a new fan :)

[@SDIRALN]

What kind of grease did you use? I have some spray lithium grease I have lying around.

[@ianreynolds1409]

@@SDIRALN Comma Multi purpose Grease,the stuff ya put on cycle bearings :) worked like a charm !!

[@davidshearer567]

Excellent dissembly video! It's sad to find out that the 5 center knobs on the F1 wheel are inop. I have a T300 on the way and hope to make mods immediately. One point of constructive criticism: I wish you would have gone over the full uninstall/reinstall of the fan unit. I imagine it's probably 2 screws and molex plug. Otherwise, it's a well organized, thoughtful, clear to see and understand tutorial. Many thanks Sir!

[@JDubsPub]

Thanks for the disassemble video. I don'y need to replace the fan, but I need to grease the belts, so this helped me a lot!

[@chittychad18]

nice wheel. I have a deep dish on now while i'm working on iracing oval. cant wait to make my own f1 style wheel

[@guidohorvall1484]

After 2 weeks of using a TX servo it now randomly makes a high whiny screechy noise to the point of having to unplug it and wait few minuts. Wasnt sure why it would do that since it was bran new. It really sounds like yours did so I'm hopefull that it can be solved and improved thanks to your video. Was there soldering to do? Not that it maters just wondering wht I'm going to need to operate on my expensive paper weight. Lol...

[@dlabyer]

Guido, my T300 used a two pin 12 volt plug. No soldering was needed. Fan bearings can really make a fuss when bad or if the blades are out of balance. Changing the fan is cheaper then returning the unit under warranty and faster.

[@HunterCivilianPlays]

Is it the same to remove the cover on the TX wheel? My wheel randomly turned off and started buzzing. It smells like burning rubber. so I unplugged it, and it doesnt work (but buzzes) every time I turn it on. do you think its just the batter supply in the wheel?

[@cobi07]

Thanks for this Don - Really helpful.

[@sixx1095]

Does the amps matter for the fan? Can I use a 240ma instead of the 180? Thank you in advanced. Very informative and super helpful video!

[@dlabyer]

No I would not go above the 180ma fan. We don't know what the power supply rating is and the amount of air the lower current fan moves is enough and quieter. The fan turns off at light duty operation.

[@sixx1095]

@@dlabyer thank you very much

[@mbh6473]

Very informative. Did you experience overheating before replacing fan and making new vent holes? Did you experience overheating afterwards?

[@OnkelTora]

You know, that the T300 has a "Fan-Power-Mode", right? Just hold the knob of the "Main" rotated to left and press the "Mode"-Button. Release everything and BOOOM... Fan is rotating at full speed all the time. ;) Same way to disable the "Fan-Mode".

[@dlabyer]

Very interesting Onkel. I had to hold the "Main" rotated right and press "Mode",, when released ,,,, HIGH fan speed just like you said. Nice tip. How did you learn this ??? Any more tips?

[@OnkelTora]

oh yeah, it was right, not left. my fault. a friend of mine talks to me about that "tip". He said, that he found that in the thrustmaster forums. As i know, there are no other "combos" to use on the base. :(

[@Alecsfreeman]

You made my evening, sir! I was worried that I had to do a bit of surgery on T300 before FH4 is finished being downloaded because the demo prooved to be hard on the engine to get any decent feedback. But now here I am, just a 2-buttons push and 30 gigs worth of download away from car enthusiast heave

[@littlemitzy]

On ps4 T300rs Press mode and the options button at the same time changes the fan mode, you will notice the red light on the base flash once or twice depending on which mode

[@Alecsfreeman]

This info is kind of "hidden" on the thrustmaster website, in the support section. It's a standalone PDF about cooling of something. It should be clearly stated in the user manual instead...

[@michaelshea8957]

Thanks for the video. I'm about to do a fan change. While I'm in there I'll check the belt.

[@gasixteenb11]

Well done with the extra hole I've removed the front of my G29 to allow standing fan to cool interior as there is no fan.

[@MatsuYoda]

thanks brother, gonna upgrade my fan right away and open up the vents a bit with the dremel.

[@davidr.8181]

Hi Don, Thanks for the video... mine is a little jerky (don't smooth at all when i take a corner), do you think i can solve it by myself ?

[@dlabyer]

It would be great to see a video of that. We could all learn from seeing it. Question? Does it jerk when the car is at rest? Does it jerk or vibrate going straight? And,,,, most important, what program are you running when it jerks? I run my force feedback a about 8 when iRacing that seems like a really low number but it will wear you out in a race so if your running it a lot higher it may be the program or track. Is this something it just started?

[@tomsummers8976]

Don, this was good info for disassembly procedure : ) I am taking my TX apart soon because drive belt is loose. Did it look like the servo motor was mounted in slotted holes for belt tension or any other way to make adjustments? I tried to find belt replacements but the length of the belts are not stock Gates products. Evidently TM has them made special.

[@dlabyer]

That's something I should have checked, and didn't. Looking at the video isn't any help either Tom. I wish I had thought to do a little more close up video for problems like yours that will come up later in the life of the unit. If you find a replacement and or adjustment let us know here.

[@jackbish6225]

Hi what was the simptoms of. The lose belt? thanks

[@jackbish6225]

I only ask as my t300rs has a very small knock when shakeing the wheel and sometimes in a race to me it sounds like it's taking up. Little bit of slack in the belt

[@mrj3217]

So did this allow you to play for over 60 min with out loss of FFB? I mainly play F1 2020 50% races . Over all ffb 90 in game / 75% overall base set up.

[@dlabyer]

I never had problems with the the wheel loosing ffb. I ran it hours on end day after day. The fan was very noisy when the bearing/ bushing, failed

[@ordnajela7002]

Could it be 25mm wide instead of 15mm? 12v 0.23A? Thank you! your video is really helpful!

[@dlabyer]

Yes 25mm will work.

[@fplblechdepp1402]

Thank you for the good instructions, it works fine.

[@Brainfreezz]

Great video, I will definitely check this on my Thrustmaster TX. Do you have to solder the new fan to the base? Or can you buy a new fan with similar plug? Do you have a link of the fan that you bought? Appreciate your knowledge!

[@ryanwilliams8969]

The connector type is fairly standard, as found in many PC internals. I had a spare T300 that had knackered electronics so I just raided that. The tricky bit is that the plug is actually buried deep in between the power supply and the block on which the fan sits so if you have fat fingers it's tricky to reach. Pulling it out is easy enough, just tug and it'll come loose (thank god - didn't fancy reaching in there to extract it). Hope this has been of some use to you.

[@Legio_Italica]

Was wheel overheating that much that You had to replece the fans? I'm thinking about buying T300 alcantara edition and I'vre read about it overheating. How quickly does it happen? On how big FF settings? Is the wheel worth buying and eventually if I'll experience overheating upgrading it lik You did? Thanks for answers!

[@simohillali9079]

I think it is worth buying, if your fan fails, then replace it

[@bikerforever68]

Great video and good to see inside the t300,on a different note have you ever had issues with wheel calibration on start up? I've just sent my 18 month old t300rs back to TM as the wheel was spinning like crazy when I turned it on,don't know if mines an isolated problem?

[@dlabyer]

Now, do you mean the normal spin to the limit one direction then the other? Or,,,, is it something else? I hate the way it calibrates with windows ,,, spinning to the limit one direction and then the other. It is going to break something over the years. I'm hoping for a software fix to ease the slamming. So, explain how yours was doing please, many people will be helped with any information we share here Paul.

[@bikerforever68]

Don LaByer well the "normal" start up calibration is a slow spin to the left then right before Finally stopping at the centre,however mine started spinning violently to the left and right and like you said it seems like it was going to smash itself to bits. So if yours is doing this then I suspect it may be a similar issue. For 18mths I used mine on PC and PS4 with no issues until now.when I contacted thrustmaster they immediately said send it back so I'm guessing they know about this fault

[@dlabyer]

Wow! Maybe I've been missing this as a fault!!! I've been slowing the wheel before it hit the stops. I'll make a video and post it. Thank you very much.

[@bikerforever68]

Don LaByer no problem Don,just hope your wheel keeps working ok

[@1027hristo]

Hello Don! Video which shows how you slowing the wheel before it hit the stops will be very helpful.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Always good to change the fan in any thrustmaster wheel tbh lol even at the start

[@HeretixAevum]

Good to know that if I ever need to do this I can chuck a Noctua fan in there. Their 3000RPM 60mm fan that I'm looking at only uses 0.12A!

[@gregvandy34]

Easy to do, just be sure to use the proper fan, preferably a higher quality fan that moves more air than the stocker. Also make sure the fan is blowing in the same direction as the stock fan, it should be blowing towards the motor. I have had a few apart, actually had 1 where the fan was facing the wrong way(poor quality control i suppose) and its obvious why it burnt up.

[@dariusbaja21]

Hello , I just recently got this wheel and already exchanged 1 for another after it would heat up and lose all force feed back in less than 30mins of playtime... Absolutely hate this wheel and it's heating problems. My question to you is , is it safe or ok to play with that cover off ?? So everything can breath inside ?? Also got a little desk fan that I want to add on, but it will only go on with the cover off . But is that a safe thing to do ? Please if you can reply asap before I do this and possibly ruin it more

[@dlabyer]

Is it safe? Well they're no high voltages or any power exposed that I know of so it's okay on that point. If I had children or cats in the house I wouldn't run it exposed. If not I don't see a problem with running it open and with a fan running on it. On another note something is wrong with it. It should run all day on high feedback setings without overheating. The only thing that would over heat, motor or power supply. May be the temp sensor is bad?

[@dariusbaja21]

@@dlabyer Thanks for the quick reply . Yes it overheats rather very quickly, but oddly enough this keeps happening even though I replaced the 1st wheel with yet another brand new one . I don't know if I'm just the unluckiest guy in the world , or if I just keep grabbing all the faulty ones that are sitting on the shelves. I have no cats nor children, I took the cover off yesterday by following this video. I just noticed there's a few parts that have some sort of lubrication / oils of some kind on them , so I was worried that maybe with the cover off they might dry up rather quicker and this might result in a problem? But with that ridiculous cover on nothing gets to breath in there , there's so little ventilation with the tiny useless holes that are there . And that fan inside the T300 is absolutely useless. But again , I really do take care of my stuff , I dust and keep everything very clean , and I plan to cover it back up when not in use . Just covering it back up without screwing it all in when the wheel is not use . So it just won't sit there collecting dust and dirt . Thanks for the reply , really appreciate it :)

[@dlabyer]

Phone me 9047162613 Don leave your number if I don't pick up.

[@kinangeagle133]

What that thing on the bottom of you wheel with the 3 holes on each side?

[@dlabyer]

The, "Thing", with the holes on the bottom of my wheel is what I use to mount the wheel in my cockpit. I can screw the wheel down from the top by using this strap.

[@dlabyer]

I also used the large single bolt in the lower front in my mounting.

[@헤링본-j6p]

Why did one finger drop reduce the noise? My t300 is noisy when the fan first starts running, but it's quiet in a minute.

[@twang8599]

nice work Sir

[@simonk5571]

My T300 Ferrrari edition used to abruptly turn hard left in-game (iRacing) and power off out of no where. Then it turns on after 15-30 minutes. This time it didnt turn back on at all. Would you know what might have caused this?

[@dlabyer]

It sounds like a heat sensor on the motor. Try running it with the cover removed to see if it runs longer. But I understand if it's dead now you won't be able to do that. Now it might be the power supply gone belly up! Dead.

[@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO]

I have the TX 458 and since day one upon the the "guide button" (yes, Xbox One guide button) was put in like crap. You'd be going 200 mph or in any high FFB situation and even with it taped down would trigger the button. Obviously on iRacing or any other PC game, this problem doesn't exist due to that button being null. I have to open the damn thing. It's been a lazy 2 years plus to not open the case. Plastic cheap button was Louise since day one and Thrustmaster customer service was cool as hell after a 10 minute wait. I said, "Is that a problem with this thing?" "Why in the 2 I own, did this occur day one?". He said, "I've heard it, just open it up and REMOVE it.". ;) I said, "Doesn't that void the warranty?". He said, "No". Interesting. They cut some corners with the materials used to build it, ie the plastics and fittings. All in all both wheels are still going strong. And I turn that FFB way up to emulate and SIMULATE closer to actual racing. None of this easier lap time and muscle fatigue all these so called "SIM" racers do. If they were ever in a real racing car on a real track it is equivalent to 10 times their settings, then add Gforces. I have mine at like 4 times what they use. Wheel stands up to it. All this to pop out a horribly fitted/constructed plastic guide button. 200mph at Le Mans and your menu comes up....straight into a wall. Car keep going and you have zero control.

[@tomaslosonsky1153]

Did anyone solve the air flow? Noctua have airflow 29,2m3/h and stock 36,4m3/h. Is that enough for cooling? The noise is reduced, but the cooling properties?? Any advice? Thx

[@dlabyer]

Thomas, at 7 minutes into the video you can see where I drilled 2 one inch holes on each side of the upper cover. Four holes total. It gives good cross-flow air for the power supply and the drive motor. I used a wood bit at low speed and didn't have any problems making the holes. Do it with the cover removed.

[@chogs4761]

is it a 3 pin or 4 pin fan?

[@dlabyer]

3 pin.

[@ivanodefilippis8128]

Hi, I have a thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Force Feedback racing wheel. Can I add the servo base and change the wheel to a detachable Ferrari F1 italia wheel and keep the Ferrari F430 Force Feedback pedals?

[@polpox12]

Thanks! I am trying this guide on my tx but can´t remove the top cover. Is there any difference how they are attached or am I not using enough violence?

[@dlabyer]

polpox12 usually when it won't come off you've missed a screw somewhere. I've never had a TX so not sure. Maybe search for a video on the TX. I'll look.

[@polpox12]

I removed all 12 screws. The back cover is Looe to the latches but am just amazed how much force it makes. I feel there is a risk I will split the cover in two halfs. Been suggested if I pull from the back it would be enough bit trying every single direktion.

[@dlabyer]

polpox12 on the T300 after the screws are out press in on the lower half, front, while pushing the top forward from the rear. Again, not sure the TX is the same as the T300.

[@police428]

polpox12 I am having the same issue;but I am getting no where. This thing is stuck on;no matter what I try or how hard I push;pull and pry.Nothing is willing to give and I can’t remove it

[@rcsibiu]

I have to disassemble my T300 because something is making noise inside (and is not the fan). Sounds like a screw moving inside and I have no idea where this comes from. The wheel works perfect but if I try to move around or rotate the entire base I hear something inside. Is annoying and I can't resell it because the buyer will think it's broken. With that screw (or whatever TF is inside) removed I will be able to sell the wheel with a fair pricd

[@Molda22]

Hi, can you use 60x60x25 fans in T300RS ? Because i've read conflicting information. Some people said that you can use it and even recommended some noctua fans (btw noctua fans are 5V and the one in the wheel is supposed to be 12V, isnt this a problem?) but some people said that 60x60x25 will not fit. Can somebody recommend a good fan, that would be possible to use in T300RS and as quiet as possible? my stock fan is very very loud and since i replaced the wheel for new one multiple times and still didn't get one that would be more silent (as some people report that their T300RS is very quiet even with the fan spinning at max) i guess my only choice is to replace the fan itself. One other problem is that you cannot use 3pin fan with the wheel and so i've heard that the silent fans are silent because they mosty run at lower RPM than is their maximum capability. But when you use 3pin fan in 2pin connector, you leave out the "speed control" and the fan spins at max and thus even the quit fans turn into loud monsters So i guess i would need advice from someone who has experience with some quiet fan not in computer but in T300 or other wheel. Thanks for answers

[@dlabyer]

It is a 12 volt fan for sure. Don't use a 5 volt. Don't.

[@Daz555Daz]

2 pin fan - basic fan. 3 pin fan - basic fan that can report it's speed. The third wire does not control the speed. You can connect a 3 pin fan to a 2 pin header and it will run at full speed. And from a number of forum posts I've seen on the web a 25mm fan fits fine.

[@Daz555Daz]

I wonder if possible to squeeze a 70mm or 80mm fan in their with a small bit of modding. I have seen a thread with an 80mm fan but there are no pictures so hard to work out what they did. I'm going to try a 70mm and see what happens. I can always take a dremel to some of the plastic in the top half of the fan (remove the corners etc) if needed to squeeze it in.

[@dlabyer]

Daz555Daz Yes I think it could be fit into the space.

[@Daz555Daz]

Don LaByer is there some sort of tamper proof paint on the fan mount? Or is it just thread lock? Hard to tell in some of the pictures I've seen online.

[@o8skeeze]

@@Daz555Daz did the 70 fit? Let is know

[@sheppardpat47]

Thanks for this good video :)

[@Daz555Daz]

Great wheel but what a shoddy cooling design. Explains a lot about why they overheat so easily and start fading. My fan has just failed in my 3 month old T300. Looks like there are no warranty stickers etc so I'm going to replace the fan myself rather than return but I'll keep it in case I do need to return the T300 for another fault later. Going to try and squeeze a 70 or 80mm fan in there.

[@ordnajela7002]

Did 70mm or 80mm fit in the case? I want to replace mine too. Was the new one wider too? Thanks

[@Tripokaridos22]

great video

[@dlabyer]

+Mpamphs Kangourosaurous Yes I think it would fit easily using the same mounting with longer screws. I don't think overheating is a problem with the motor fan combination used. It's just a little loud, maybe even more so after I put the holes in the case to ease airflow. I race with a headset on so I don't notice it while on track. The fan cuts off in less then 1 minute after I quit putting force on the wheel. Some type of rubber mount for the fan would be the best way to quiet it if that is a concern.

[@Tripokaridos22]

Don LaByer So Its ok to use 6x6 15 wideness fan , Noctua fans have all rubber mount , but all are 25 wide. I have so many problems with this Wheel and I have to fix it for my self. First of the juping of belt driven motor , screws wasn't tight, also I had to Open the t300RS PS wheel that came with the servo and reconnect the cables,so the serial shifters work again, another problem was the direction pad on the PS wheel doesn't press averytime I have open it and I have add silicone mini pads to make it work again. Now I use new wheel the Ferrari 599xx Alcantara its bigger and way better , So until now no problems.

[@seanp7277]

Hi how do you know what way the fan should be fit to keep it cool? Thanks

[@dlabyer]

The fan should blow left to right or toward the motor.

[@sbdtoni]

hi Doni have this wheel and i want to play the wheel with another base, do you know how do to work directly to usb? many thanks

[@dlabyer]

simracinghardware.com/product/thrustmaster-gte-wheel-adapter/

[@dlabyer]

It would take an adapter to connect the wheel to the usb directly but it can be done. Follow the link here. forum.projectcarsgame.com/showthread.php?39761-DIY-PCB-USB-Button-Box-for-PS4-PC-for-under-20-USD

[@davejones1977]

Hi all needing to solve this problem. Just a note, if your buying a fan, try to get 2 pin connector type not 3 pin, if you're a electrical dunce like me you wont be able to rewire a 3 pin version. Also, I opened mine to replace and just ended up oiling the one in there already. For the time being it is back to normal. So maybe just try that before ordering a fan online.

[@simonpoulsen470]

Hey don i recently changed the included fan with a noctua A6 flx , the specs SHOULD Work but the fan doesnt spin , not even in Power mode ? U bought a 3 to 2 pin adapter so it should work ? Any ideas ?

[@dlabyer]

Simon, try connecting a 9 volt battery to the two pins on your adapter connector pins to be sure your fan is working. 9 volts should run the fan. The power for the fan is on red and black with the yellow wire for rpm sensing.

[@simonpoulsen470]

@@dlabyer the fan spins as soon as i connect the 9v , could it be the adapter itself ? The wires are wired with the black and red so it should work right ?

[@dlabyer]

Runs on the 9 V battery so the fan is good. Can you plug in the fan and post a close up picture of the connector? Also, you can buy a volt meter for about $10 online or at Harbor Freight. You could check for power out of the power supply going to the fan. Also remember power to the fan only comes on when when the motor is hot. You could use a hair, blow dried to heat the motor up with power on to check.

[@simonpoulsen470]

@@dlabyer thanks a ton , finally got it working. Connected the noctua directly with the 3 pin. :) Really nice of you to answer my questions.

[@arktez9307]

Will the warranty void when I open the cover? I have a noises coming from my wheel.

[@austingood5309]

Arktez Yes, just wait until your warranty is up.

[@GTRfanatic97]

What is the best fan to replace this with? I believe mine has developed the same issue...

[@dlabyer]

+GTRfanatic97 Any 6 x 6 cm fan as in the video. I would go to search, computer fans, enter the size and pick one with ball bearings. If you buy the same width fan as in the video above it will mount with the same screws. The original fan was rated at .25 amps or 250 ma. so get one that uses no more then that less is OK. I used one labeled .180 amp or 180 ma. works fine. It is a two wire plug and most fans come with 3 wires. I used the plug from the old fan and connected to the new fan. Test it before you install it. If you get a 3 wire fan the yellow wire is unused. Connect the red and black to the original red and black wires on the plug. The plug is of the type that you just pull to disconnect from the circuit board, there's no clip to press to release the plug just small tabs that will release with pressure. I would use long nose pliers to pull the plug while pressing back on the circuit board . Just a little wiggle and it will come loose.

[@GTRfanatic97]

Thanks!

[@MuhammadKhan-qk3jx]

What is the brand name of this screwdriver? I want to know what it say

[@Welforek]

Got similar issue, just can't find any store where they sell parts for steering wheels.

[@dlabyer]

Order it online the spec's are listed here in the video and written by some of the followers of this video. Here is a link for a fan that should work: www.ebay.com/itm/Xilence-60mm-PC-Case-Fan-6cm-Computer-PC-CPU-Cooler-Heatsink-/111067861339 You may have to make a connection to the original plug. If your not comfortable with doing that take it to a geek.

[@mohanadrahiem]

hello my t300 suddenly powered off and there is no power light at all do u know what might coz this thanks

[@dlabyer]

Always, first check that the power plug in the t300 is pushed in tight, (Not the wall plug but the one in the back of the t300. It is known to come loose). If indeed resetting all connections and power it will not turn on the red light it is most likely your power supply, located inside the t300. Let us know here what you find. It will help others.

[@adamkonstantinou3443]

I had the same issue and I returned it to Thrustmaster, it was most likely the power supply going dead. They fixed it free of charge and mail paid and I playing again, it was inside the warranty of course.

[@amimui1317]

just wondering, how if i put secondary fan outside the case, so the motor will never get hot, is any change malfuntion with the motor?

[@dlabyer]

I have felt my motor after a long run and haven't found it to ever be hot. I can always touch it and it's not even noticeably warm. If you added an outside fan I would use external power to it not try to draw power from the internal power supply.

[@amimui1317]

thank for replay and advice. just did it last night, and internal fan still running automaticly. once more, how you make that hole, look very clean hole, what equipment you use to make it thanks

[@elvanduin]

What does he mean by tabs at the front becuase o still can't take it off

[@dlabyer]

Look at 2:16 into the video.

[@Riese79]

Put some mesh or nylons with double sided tape inside the case for the Air holes. 👍 I did similar with my ps5 Fan intakes

[@espartano3018]

Thank's for the video from Spain. You save my live :P

[@dlabyer]

+Espartano 301 So pleased the video helped Espartano.

[@welshboyuk7651]

Any idea,s on why my t300 ffb as gone really light, I was in a middle of a race on dirt rally and all of a sudden the ffb strength just stopped and is nearly unnoticeable, so I reset PS4 and the calibration when starting up all worked like normal but when I play the game the strength is unnoticeable, I only had the wheel Christmas so not that old

[@Ky2]

Good old thrust master by any chance did you get it from amazon on that sale for £200 i did too ive got 2 faulty ones from them and when you send it back they dont even check them and they re sell them

[@welshboyuk7651]

Kyle I'm not sure where she got it from but if that deal was on just before Christmas she probably did get it from amazon, my son in law is in contact with them trying to get me a new one so hopefully I won't have the same problem again

[@MrAyybee2cold]

Welshboyuk jones make sure you don't run 100% ffb. Txs and T300 will overheat if the FFB is ran too high.

[@dlabyer]

Yes! Do not run 100 percent FFB. It's way over kill. I run about 8 to 10 in my iRacing settings. That's less than 10 percent force and it wears me out!

[@adamkonstantinou3443]

The heat protection is cutting back power until is has a chance to cool off. Use main strength of 75% in the profiler and then adjust from inside the game.

[@ThePassad]

Great video thanks

[@vasyltokar4062]

Hi.. I have spotted a cracked component on the board, and I need some help identifying what it is exactly. It has MCC 43A marked on it. Is there anyone here who may be able to help with finding a replacement part?

[@kerimca98]

You know there's forced cooling right?

[@dlabyer]

No, I don't follow? The fan in this use is simply blowing across the finned motor. I've added holes in the case to ease the flow of air.

[@kerimca98]

@@dlabyer You press "Mode" and "ST" button and the fan will start spinning non-stop I guess yours doesn't need that haha

[@angelongyan3206]

Don what if my T300 won't turn on when connected to power do you have an idea of what could of happened

[@angelongyan3206]

It also smells burnt and I just got the wheel

[@dlabyer]

Wow Angel, sounds like a bad unit. It seems to me that most mass produced products get very little testing time before being boxed up and shipped. This leads to us consumers testing the units :/ It's a norm for all electronics to have their highest fail rate at start up and over a period of hours, days and weeks that rate of failure drops to a very low rate. Sorry yours was a bad one but we'd have to pay near double if the factory cooked them in like the military stuff is cooked in before use. Contact the seller right away for your return. If it's out of warranty I'd start with checking the power supply, after you insure the A/C plug on the back of the wheel is not loose, it has been reported to be a problem. Let us know here what you did to resolve the problem.

[@angelongyan3206]

Ok thank you a lot for the feedback

[@dlabyer]

Angel what did you find and how did you get your T300 fixed?

[@LFSPharaoh]

8:38 just got this wheel, that screw is SOO freakin tight I can feel it giving up and about to strip. I have it 1/4 the way in because if I try to twist it anymore, it's a for sure goner.

[@TheDriftingStig]

You might want to look at getting this adapter for the "quick release" thread, I no longer need to use a screw, just tighten with this adapter and it stays on the big thread! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08S6XNRL8/

[@dlabyer]

I had a fan in my junk box. 12 volt 2 wire, 3 wire will work but power is only supplied to the two wires and the third wire is speed monitoring. Here is one: www.amazon.com/Gdstime-Brushless-Cooling-60mm-60x60x25mm/dp/B00Q7XB5AS

[@markmironov2722]

Thank you!

[@yechielchli6769]

Does the belt ever snap?

[@dlabyer]

I'm going to say no. These types of belts are not likely to ever break in this type use.

[@rothschildkilledjfk6237]

Old fan remove the sticker put three drops of mineral oil aka Clipper oil will work for another 2 years at least but is was on my Geforce 1080ti, That if you don't want to buy a new fan like me hehe.

[@mouthpiec]

I had to reduce force feedback force on my wheel because sometimes it 'clicks' and loose the centre point. to centre it I would need to 'click' it back in the opposite direction. Someone have a similar issue?

[@jamiefoxtrot5264]

Sandro Żahra I have this issue :(

[@mouthpiec]

@@jamiefoxtrot5264 I think its the belt teeth slipping... Will need to try to open the case and try to tighten the belt

[@huskysiberieblanc]

9:44 : Francais : Faut pas visser cette visse elle sert juste au transport , pour fixer le volant il faut utiliser le plastic ses tout , Is bad For you Man , MY T300rs Stock no problem , + 100 race win e-sport in 9 Month :) , Thrustmaster Best racing wheels for price , is the best , or nice video , Thanks

[@vegaspok]

si, il faut la visser sous peine de voir ton volant s'enlever a force du FFB, d'ailleurs c'est marqué dans la notice :)

[@huskysiberieblanc]

vegaspok bizzare le mien s'enleve pas

[@vegaspok]

oui comme quoi, tu peux ne pas la mettre ;) par contre le mien était parti en SAV pour le même symptôme que la vidéo, même bruit et le ventilo a fini par ne plus tourner.

[@minidupasan1520]

how to know when fan is not working sir

[@dlabyer]

Minidu, if you hold a small pressure on the wheel the motor will heat up and the fan should turn on I can hear mine run if I listen closely.

[@richardcrane9899]

Anyone out there have a thrustmaster tmx that force feedback stopped working and was able to fix it ?

[@RENAULTSPORTASTURIAS]

The fan is set in the wrong direction, you put in the wrong direction. El ventilador esta puesto alreves, debe echar aire ahacia el motor.

[@dlabyer]

The fan should be blowing toward the motor of course.

[@RENAULTSPORTASTURIAS]

the t500 has a fan to extract the hot air and thrustmaster sends you one to put it blowing the motor and remove the old fan. I put 2 fans in my t300. One exterior and the other with buttons MODE+ST put it on the all time. All time the fan is on with this buttons. MODE+ST

[@RENAULTSPORTASTURIAS]

Sorry for my english. I am from spain. We do not speak english. Jejejej. Saludos

[@dlabyer]

gracias, buen consejo

[@Tripokaridos22]

Does it fit 6x6 25 wide fan ?

[@dlabyer]

+Mpamphs Kangourosaurous What did you find about the 25mm wide fan Mpamphs? Will it fit?

[@Tripokaridos22]

Sadly noctua 6x6x25 fan doesn't fit I have change it and buy 6x6x10 typhoon fan I didn't have time to connected but I will this weekend. Thanks for your interest

[@Daz555Daz]

I have seen a forum thread with photos where the 6x6x25 does fit.

[@ardbeg4mercy247]

So now that you got the fancy f1 wheel, how bout you mail me that Alcantara wheel that you'll never use again...

[@dlabyer]

No soldering is needed.

[@kb5057]

frightening that this video has in excess of 34,000 views!!! I think ill buy fanatec...!

[@dlabyer]

Thats really funny! I'd never thought of it that way but I suspect many more of these wheels are out there then the higher priced and quality Fanatec. Happy New Year! I use Fanatec pedals, the V3s. Great build quality!

[@kb5057]

Thank you Don, good to hear it. Im a firm believer 'you get what you pay for'. I used to own a T300 about 2 years or so ago, it was fantastic, i had to give up racing though unfortunately. Anyway, my point being, in the 2 years or so that have passed and now there are MULTIPLE MULTIPLE videos regarding the T300 braking in various ways...scary considering they go for anything up to £300.00 sterling

[@virtualryan5683]

Is there no sound?!

[@dlabyer]

Yes there is sound.

[@virtualryan5683]

@@dlabyer I was freaking out, my phone wasn’t playing noise when I watched this, but then I realized it was connected to my Bluetooth earbuds that I wasn’t wearing

[@OkiDingo]

ooooo, directions say do not tighten the set screw all the way down.

[@bessaiah2014]

B

[@patriqcnewman275]

That’s not a t300 it’s a tx

[@vcastro5364]

hate when people make video no audio

[@dlabyer]

Everyone else has audio.

[@MuhammadKhan-qk3jx]

What is the brand name of the screwdriver? I want to know what it says.

[@dlabyer]

Muhammad Khan The brand name on the screwdriver is "Mr. 7-Hands" all in one multi tool and flashlight.

[@dlabyer]

Muhammad Khan Apollo Tools 4.3 out of 5 stars 102 Reviews Apollo Tools DT1719 Flashlight Mr. 7-Hands, Patented, 8 in 1 Screwdrivers with Worklight and LED Flashlight Amazon