Xbox Controller Left Trigger Sticking

Discus and support Xbox Controller Left Trigger Sticking in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Really simple issue, but not sure if it's an easy fix. I recently ordered a Design Lab controller (so brand-new, custom-made just for me) and even... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Kinetic Heretic, Nov 14, 2018.

  1. Kinetic Heretic
    Kinetic Heretic Guest

    Xbox Controller Left Trigger Sticking


    Really simple issue, but not sure if it's an easy fix. I recently ordered a Design Lab controller (so brand-new, custom-made just for me) and even though it hasn't even been a full two weeks, the left trigger is "sticking". If I leave it idle for more than
    a few seconds, it will stick until I press hard enough. It doesn't take a lot of effort to unstick, but it's completely noticeable and very irritating for a controller I spent a good amount of money on. I have not spilled anything on it, nor are my hands excessively
    greasy or nasty. Wondering if anyone knows a good fix that doesn't require me to go through the very irritating process of returning it and waiting however long it takes for my new Design Lab to come in (and potentially with the same issue).

    :)
     
    Kinetic Heretic, Nov 14, 2018
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  2. Mister Quimby
    Mister Quimby Guest
    Xbox controller left trigger sticks

    Hey there SOG Brigader!

    Please go ahead and create a new thread if you haven't already. This way you can receive support specifically tailored to you. Be sure to include the details of the issue as well as any troubleshooting steps that you have tried. Thanks in advance!
     
    Mister Quimby, Nov 14, 2018
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  3. simons007
    simons007 Guest
    Xbox controller left trigger sticks

    Had the same problem. Day one the left trigger was physically stuck. After applying some pressure and wiggling around a bit it released and started working fine for a couple of months. Then one day it got stuck again. So I did the same thing to free it up
    and it worked for a couple of months. Today the trigger was logically stuck ON making it impossible to play some games. Since the warranty is only a whopping 90 days I decided to open it up.

    You can pull the side panels of the controller off with your fingers. This exposes a slight view of the trigger switch. What I found was a loose screw magnetically stuck to the magnet that makes up the trigger switch. What was happening was if the screw
    was stuck between the magnet and the PC board it prevented the trigger from closing. If the screw was moved to the side, but still stuck to the magnet, the trigger worked fine. With some small pliers I was able to remove the screw.

    Unfortunately this did not fix my logically stuck trigger. I think what happened was after months of the screw moving around in there it scraped up the circuit board breaking the circuit.

    I took the controller apart further to see if my theory was correct. (FYI in addition to the four screws under the side pieces, there is a screw under the battery compartment sticker.) I didn't see any obvious damage from the screw but I can't see what's
    causing the broken circuit. I didn't see any places where the loose screw could have come from.

    If you have a sticking trigger you might want to open up the side and see if it is a loose screw before it gets worse like mine.
     
    simons007, Nov 14, 2018
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  4. {Parity}
    {Parity} Guest

    Xbox Controller Left Trigger Sticking

    If still under warranty contact support for assistance else the controller will need to be replaced. Contact Us | Xbox Support
     
    {Parity}, Nov 14, 2018
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  5. MateusFontana Win User

    Controller left trigger sticking

    This limited warranty that you have covers only the hardware of the console (Xbox Series X), the control only has the 3-month warranty which is the term offered for accessories and devices from the Xbox brand.

    *I recommend that you try to register the controller on the website, if it doesn't work, it's because Microsoft doesn't support this out-of-warranty controller.
  6. MateusFontana Win User

    Controller left trigger sticking

    Hello, how are you? My name is Mateus. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

    First, welcome to the Xbox community. I'm sorry you're having this problem

    Well this problem you described, is a hardware defect, where an exchange or repair would be needed for the control. Can you tell if the control is still within the 3-month warranty period offered by Microsoft?

    *If so, I recommend that you use the link below to initiate a repair order for the control, even if it's not under warranty, you can still pay the repair cost if you want official Microsoft support.

    To initiate an exchange or repair order access the link below.

    https://support.xbox.com/en-us/help/hardware-ne...
  7. DSh2 Win User

    Controller left trigger sticking

    I bought the Series X back in Feb. 2021 and I think the 3 month warranty has been passed (assuming it starts upon purchase). I have a "Microsoft Limited Warranty" that will expire on March 2022 but I'm not sure if that covers hardware. I did have a glimpse at the "out of warranty" repairs but did not see a controller listed except for the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 (I'm US territory).
  8. SkeezyyReezyy Win User

    Xbox controller left trigger sticks

    I got the xbox one three weeks ago and i love it! But the controller... When i was playing gta V my guy kept on shooting even when i was holding the triggers. Now I can't stop aiming. Help?
  9. SpringerKC Win User

    Xbox controller left trigger sticks

    My left controller trigger stuck more "logically" than physically. The trigger appeared ok but when you tried to do anything it was like it was stuck down. Had to take it back.

    And yes that was a Day One Controller.
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