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Iracing Pedals Not Showing Up

Stuck with iracing pedals not showing up? This guide for iRacing drivers explains the causes and gives fast, proven steps to detect and calibrate pedals. Fast fix.

If you’re seeing iracing pedals not showing up, the fix is usually a quick USB/driver check and a clean calibration in iRacing. You’re in the right place—follow the steps below and your pedals should register in minutes.

We’ll explain what’s happening and show you exactly how to get your throttle, brake, and clutch working again.

Quick Answer: iracing pedals not showing up

Most cases come down to Windows not seeing the pedals correctly, combined pedals mode being enabled (Logitech), or iRacing needing a fresh calibration. Plug directly into a PC USB port, confirm Windows sees inputs, turn off “combined pedals,” then recalibrate in iRacing’s Options > Controls.

What’s Really Going On

iRacing reads whatever Windows reports for your pedal axes. If Windows can’t see the device, or if your pedal software merges axes (common on older Logitech profiles), iRacing won’t detect them. Pedals connected through a wheelbase also appear as part of the base device—so the base must be on, in PC mode, with current drivers. A stale control profile in iRacing can also hide inputs until you recalibrate.

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Check power and ports
  • Plug pedals (or your wheelbase if pedals connect to it) directly into a rear USB port on your PC. Avoid unpowered hubs. Turn the wheelbase on and set it to PC mode.
  1. Confirm Windows sees inputs
  • In Windows, open “Set up USB game controllers” (search “game controllers”). Select your pedals or wheelbase, click Properties, and press each pedal. If axes don’t move, install or update your brand’s software: Logitech G Hub, Thrustmaster Control Panel, Fanatec Control Panel, MOZA Pit House, Heusinkveld SmartControl.
  1. Disable “combined pedals” (if present)
  • In your pedal/wheel software, turn off Combined Pedals so throttle and brake are separate axes. Calibrate there if the tool offers it.
  1. Calibrate in iRacing
  • Launch iRacing > Options > Controls. Click Calibrate (or click the input box next to Throttle/Brake/Clutch) and fully press each pedal when prompted. Save/Done.
  1. Remove conflicts
  • Unplug other controllers (gamepads, extra pedal sets) and close tools that create virtual devices (e.g., vJoy). Reopen iRacing and test again.
  1. Fix USB power saving (if devices drop out)
  • In Device Manager > Universal Serial Bus controllers, open each USB Root Hub’s Power Management tab and uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device.” Then restart.

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • If pedals plug into a wheelbase (RJ12), they won’t show as a separate Windows device—look under the base in Game Controllers. Update base firmware.
  • Try a USB 2.0 port if the device is older; some hardware is fussy with USB 3.x.
  • In iRacing settings, hit Reset in Controls before recalibrating if the mapping looks wrong.
  • Keep only one brand’s driver software running at a time to avoid conflicts.
  • If you changed hardware, delete your old control profile in iRacing and recalibrate fresh.

FAQs

  • iRacing doesn’t see my pedals, but Windows does—why?
    Usually calibration or mapping. In iRacing, go to Options > Controls, click each pedal input box, and press the pedal fully. Save/Done.

  • Do I need combined pedals for iRacing?
    No. Use separate axes. Disable Combined Pedals in your brand software so throttle and brake are independent.

  • Should I connect pedals via USB or through the wheelbase?
    Either works. USB can be simpler for detection; through the base reduces cables. If using the base, keep its drivers/firmware current and power it on first.

  • How do I reset iRacing controls?
    In Options > Controls, use Reset or recalibrate all inputs. If problems persist, close iRacing, unplug extra devices, reopen, and calibrate again.

Short Wrap-Up

If your pedals aren’t showing in iRacing, make sure Windows sees them, turn off combined pedals, and do a clean calibration in Options > Controls. Once mapped, jump into a test session to confirm smooth pedal response and fine-tune your iRacing settings.