Podium F1 Female plug wiring assembly came loose

Hong Chi LeeHong Chi Lee Member
edited January 2021 in Wheel Bases (and Racing Wheels)

Hi,

I was detaching my QR Podium F1 steering wheel as per the instructions for the first time. The steering wheel came off the wheelbase shaft but the female wiring assembly was still attached to the steering wheel. I then followed the instructions to remove the shaft from the wheelbase.

Upon inspection, the female wiring plug is not attached firmly to the shaft. See attached pictures. I believe some 'O' rings are missing with the prongs snapped off as well. As such, it is not able to sit firmly within the wheelbase shaft when disconnecting to the steering wheel.

I have send a CRM and am awaiting a response. Gutted that this happened before I even started driving with the wheel.

Appreciate if anyone has similar experience to share the remedy? I suspect I have to await a new female wiring assembly and swap it out. I think the wheel can still work but QR function is not possible since I would have to manually disconnect the male/female connector everytime.

Comments

  • Veronica PancottiVeronica Pancotti Member

    I also had this problem.

    I sent the base for assistance and they changed the hub.

    Once I tried to remove the steering wheel, I noticed that the connector, while not coming out of its seat, moves slightly, it seems not to remain firm in position.

    I am afraid that over time the problem will recur.

    I figured I'd find a solution myself in case it happens again.

    I am saddened that despite the undisputed quality of the product there are these problems, my opinion has a simple solution.

    Let me know if you have found any solution.

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