Fix: Assetto Corsa Competizione Wheel Not Detected or Working

2018’s Assetto Corsa Competizione is one of the automobile racing simulator sports video games that offer an extraordinary quality of the racing simulation. Kunos Simulazioni and 505 Games have done an exceptional job by including the official GT World Challenge gameplay that has received very positive reviews on multiple platforms. However, several players are facing the Assetto Corsa Competizione Wheel Not Detected or Not Working issue on devices.

As per multiple reports on the Steam Community forum and the r/assettocorsa subreddit forum, Assetto Corsa Competizione players are literally unable to use the simulator wheel and pedals. Either the controller gets disconnected quite frequently or suddenly the wheels & pedals not getting detected at all. Now, if you’re also encountering the same issue at your end then make sure to follow this troubleshooting guide completely to resolve it for your device.

Fix: Assetto Corsa Competizione Wheel Not Detected or Working

Though the wheels and pedals controller delivers the stunning racing experience to the players using the dual-motor feedback technology just like the real-life driving or racing experience, just like other controllers it can also cause some issues with the connectivity or actions. There are plenty of racing simulator controllers available in the market but Logitech & Thrustmaster wheels and pedals are quite popular among racing simulator players.

Luckily, there are a couple of possible workarounds mentioned below that might gonna come in handy for you. Make sure not to skip any method until the problem gets fixed. So, without wasting any more time, let’s jump into it.

1. Change the Keyboard Input Option

Multiple reports are claiming that the Assetto Corsa Competizione game settings somehow got changed to the keyboard input option automatically. Though it’s quite surprising to hear that, due to the controller and keyboard connectivity glitch it may happen sometimes. There is no big deal at all. So, make sure to cross-check the in-game settings menu if the input option is set to keyboard or not. If the keyboard is selected, change it to the controller.

2. Try Manually Assigning Controller Inputs

It’s also recommended to try manually assigning the wheels and pedals controller inputs on the gaming device by selecting ‘steering’, ‘throttle’, ‘brake’, and ‘clutch’ inputs one by one. This specific method did help a lot to a couple of affected players.

3. Try Installing Logitech G HUB Software (Logitech Controllers Only)

You should also check for the wheel not detected or not working issue on the PC by installing the Logitech G Hub software. This method is only suggested for the Logitech steering wheels and pedals controller users. Logitech G HUB is a free-to-use official standalone software that optimizes and customizes all the Logitech G series devices from one place.

• Visit the official Logitech G Hub Software Download Link > Download the latest version for Windows or Mac.
• Now, run the installer file then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
• Once installed, right-click on the file > Select Run as administrator and click on Yes when prompted by User Account Control.
• Finally, you can adjust, update firmware, or customize controls for the Logitech G series steering wheels and pedals controller.

4. Recalibrate Steering Wheels and Pedals Controller

Some reports are also suggesting recalibrating the steering wheels and pedals controller to ensure if the controller gets detected by the gaming device or not. To do so:

• If your sim controller is already disconnected then make sure not to connect it right now.
• Just connect and use a standard gamepad controller to run the Assetto Corsa Competizione game.
• Load up a practice session and click on Drive then select Start to go into the menu.
• Now, disconnect the gamepad controller by simply turning it off. Then you can unplug it.
• Connect your racing wheels and pedals controller to the console or PC via a USB cable.
• Next, your racing controller will automatically get recalibrated.
• Once the wheels and pedals controller is auto-calibrated itself, you should see the “Controller disconnected” message on the screen.
• Press on the “A” button on the controller to close the message and select your profile to headstart it.

Note: If the wheels and pedals controller gets detected then you can try changing the steering ratio to 900.

5. Try Using Another USB Port

Make sure to use another USB port on your computer to connect the racing controller to cross-check whether the device is detected or not. An issue with the gaming controller connectivity or even the USB port connectivity can eventually trigger multiple conflicts.

6. Update Assetto Corsa Competizione

If in case, you haven’t updated your Assetto Corsa Competizione game for a while then make sure to follow the steps below to check for updates and install the latest patch (if available). To do this:

• Open the Steam client > Go to Library > Click on Assetto Corsa Competizione from the left pane.
• It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
• It may take some time to install the update > Once done, make sure to close the Steam client.
• Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes and launch the game again.

7. Update Windows Build

Updating Windows OS build is always essential for PC users as well as PC gamers to reduce system glitches, compatibility issues, and crashes. Meanwhile, the latest version mostly includes additional features, improvements, security patches, and more. To do that:

• Press Windows + I keys to open up the Windows Settings menu.
• Next, click on Update & Security > Select Check for updates under the Windows Update section.
• If there is a feature update available, select Download and install.
• It may take a while to complete the update.
• Once done, restart your computer to install the update.

8. Disable Fullscreen Optimization

Try disabling the fullscreen optimization feature for the Assetto Corsa Competizione title manually by following the steps below because sometimes the non-optimized or incorrect fullscreen option may cause such issues.

• Open the Steam launcher > Click on Library.
• Right-click on Assetto Corsa Competizione > Click on Manage.
• Select Browse local files > Go to Assetto Corsa Competizione installed location.
• Now, right-click on AssettoCorsaCompetizione.exe > Select Properties.
• Click on the Compatibility tab > Click on the Disable fullscreen optimizations checkbox to enable it.
• Once done, click on Apply and then OK to save changes.

9. Verify and Repair Game Files

If in case, there is an issue with the game files and somehow it gets corrupted or missing then make sure to perform this method to easily check for the issue.

• Launch Steam > Click on Library.
• Right-click on Assetto Corsa Competizione from the list of installed games.
• Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.

• Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
• You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
• Once done, just restart your computer.

10. Choose Steam Controller Settings to Force ON

Sometimes forcefully turning on or selecting the controller settings in the Steam client can help you easily fix the issue. To do that:

• Open the Steam client on your PC > Click on View from the top-left corner.
• Now, choose Big Picture Mode > If prompted, click on Continue.
• Click on Library > Go to Games under the Browse section.
• Select Assetto Corsa Competizione > Click on Manage Games (Gear Icon).
• Choose Controller Options from the Steam Input option.
• Click on the drop-down arrow icon to expand the list of ‘Change the Steam Input Per-Game Settings’.
• Select Forced On > Click on OK to save changes.
• Once done, restart your Steam client, and check whether the controller is working or not.

If it’s not working then make sure to follow the steps again and this time select ‘Forced Off’ or ‘None’ and save changes.

11. Launch Steam in Big Picture Mode

You can also try launching the Steam client in Big Picture Mode to check whether the problem has been fixed or not.

• Open the Steam client on your PC > Click on View from the top-left corner.
• Now, choose Big Picture Mode > If prompted, click on Continue.
• Click on Library > Go to Games under the Browse section.
• Select Assetto Corsa Competizione > Now, exit from the Big Picture Mode, and check for the issue again.

12. Reinstall Assetto Corsa Competizione

If none of the methods worked for you then make sure to uninstall and reinstall the Assetto Corsa Competizione video game. Though it’s not a good idea to reinstall the game, there is nothing to do except for this. To do so:

• Press the Windows key or click on the Windows icon to open the Start menu.
• Now, type Control Panel and search for it > Click on it from the result.
• Click on Uninstall a program > Search for the Assetto Corsa Competizione game.
• Click on the title and select Uninstall > Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
• Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes > Next, open the Steam client.
• Search for Assetto Corsa Competizione and install the game again.
• You’re done. Enjoy!

That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.