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DualShock 4: Why ps4 controller does turn on on

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:49:32 -0700

My PS4 and another controller work perfectly fine, so the issue is only with one specific DualShock 4 controller.

Problem details:

When I connect the controller with USB, the orange charging light appears briefly and then turns off. Pressing the PS button does nothing. I charged it for over 24 hours with no change. I already tried resetting the controller using the reset button on the back. The same USB cable and PS4 work correctly with another controller.

Because another controller works normally on the same PS4, I think the issue is inside this controller itself.

Does this sound more like:

a dead battery, faulty charging board/USB port, or motherboard failure?

⟐ Answer accepted June 02, 2026 at 15:49 MST

DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U: What is causing my controller to act like this?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:30:18 -0700

So for different controller I installed normal sticks and it won't charge or connect to my PC. I noticed on the four prongs on the analog stick that is R3( works in-game and camera spinning) were really short. I still can connect to my ps4 via wireless. I was able to press X to enter the game from the ps4 menu, but in the main menu when I pressed X it wouldn't register. So I removed a solder from that analog stick and then I was able to enter the game from its main menu still not charging nor I can connect to PC I was able to connect prior to replacing sticks.

⟐ Commented June 01, 2026 at 3:30 MST

DualSense Controller V5: Need Help identifying and looking for replacement part

Sun, 31 May 2026 23:40:13 -0700

Hello! this controller was my first attempt at repairing and i accidently touched the plastic socket with the soldering iron. im trying to find the name of the socket on the controller that the trigger ribbon inserts into. i can't tell if it's the same as the microphone socket. Below is a link to aliexpress with a similar looking part to it but just in white and wondering if i can just use that. Thank you in advance!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680918...

⟐ Commented May 31, 2026 at 23:40 MST

DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U: It's R2 and L3 is not working correctly

Sun, 31 May 2026 09:08:39 -0700

R2: In GTA when I try to shot with gun in missions it take some time then work that happen again and again and I lose the mission. In Roblox when I try to drive car it didn't go forward. L3: In GTA when I try to do Whieel in motor bike it didn't whieel

⟐ Commented May 31, 2026 at 9:08 MST

DualSense Controller V5: R1 button not working

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:57:47 -0700

Ok so I have replaced the ribbon film as well as the rubber bumpers as well as the R1 button itself as well as clean all contacts and everything works on the controller but the R1 button. What would cause this single button to not work with all the items that I replaced what could cause this problem ??

⟐ Commented May 31, 2026 at 8:57 MST

DualShock 4: Why my ps4 controller dock is not working

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:44:07 -0700

When I put controller to charge dock lights turn of or Green light in shape of controller in side it didn't turn red even controller light turn Yellow that show show on controller to see if it chargeing or not is working too

⟐ Answered May 31, 2026 at 8:44 MST

DualShock 4: L1 L2 and Dpad not working all of sudden (PS4 DualShock 4 controller)

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:32:40 -0700

I was playing Forza Horizon 6, and in the middle of the game my controller suddenly started acting weird. Some buttons stopped working properly, and the L1 button was constantly being pressed by itself.

At first, I thought the battery was low because I use Bluetooth, so I charged it and tried again the next day. Unfortunately, the problem was still there.

I got frustrated and tapped the controller pretty hard with my hand, and now the issues are even stranger:

Pressing L1 also triggers L2
L2 no longer works
Pressing left or up on the D-pad triggers L1
All the other buttons seem to work fine

I'm really confused because I was using the controller normally and carefully. I wasn’t being rough with it or anything like that. I was just casually playing, and then literally in the middle of the game, it started doing that. What could cause this, and is there any way to fix it?

Sorry for my English, I used GPT to help polish the grammar.

⟐ Answered May 29, 2026 at 9:32 MST

DualShock 4: Are these going to cause me me any problems?

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:46:41 -0700

The first three pics are of the front the last three are the back so I noticed some scratches on the front on of the board I don't they will cause any problems my concern are the ones on back I used a solder sucker on vias on the back as well as lower melt solder I hope all it takes is a little solder mask

⟐ Commented May 29, 2026 at 3:46 MST

DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U: Is my PS4 Controller Fake or Original?

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:05:04 -0700

Hello Everyone.I have a question.

I have a DualShock 4 Controller with Model CUH-ZCT2.Its working perfectly.I also have another controller that is copy and i can feel the pretty much difference between my copy controller and original(assumed) controller.I brought my PS4 2nd hand in good condition.That dude told me that Black controller is copy and second one that have a custom elden ring shell is original.

1:This controller performs very well and doesnt have any input delay like my copy controller.I played GTA V and other games to compare them and Original(assumed) Elden ring controller performed very well.

2.This controller joysticks also have firm resistance and it is very accurate and aiming is easy in games.its buttons are also good.And joysticks buttons L3 R3 also can be clicked and have a damp and different sound than my copy controller.

3.Unlike other controllers this controller has a sticker on which 1000MAh is written.Im not sure if there is any model that has written 1000mah battery as most of has written 800mah.I also opened it and battery is original 1000mah .

4.Its joysticks can also pop out(not out of shell) and snap back in.I have tried this on my copy controller but it has fixed joysticks that cannot pop out.

5.Im attaching pictures and videos of every single part of my controller.I have also attached videos with button sounds.

So please someone answer me if my controller is original or not.By my Point of View it seems totally original...

@dan0

⟐ Commented May 27, 2026 at 5:05 MST

DualSense Controller V4: My baby niece dropped my controller and now my home button doesnt work

Tue, 26 May 2026 02:52:35 -0700

My controller IG got dropped by my baby niece when I wasnt home, but now the PS Home button isnt working. I plug it in and the lights come on fine and everything else seems to work, except the home button so I cant turn on the controller.. Im thinking about trying to maybe dab it with light amount of alcohol and then if that doesnt work, IG breaking it down and then cleaning the inside is my next move?

⟐ Answered May 26, 2026 at 2:52 MST

DualSense Controller v2: 🔧[BDM-020] R2 Trigger Permanently Activated – Even Without Flex Cable

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:53:37 -0700

Hi everyone,

I’m dealing with a PS5 DualSense controller (BDM-020) that has a persistent issue with the R2 trigger input being stuck "on", even when no trigger or flex cable is connected.

Here’s a full breakdown:

R2 is always registered as pressed, even without the flex cable or trigger module connected.
When I reconnect the bumper flex cable, R1 works, but R2 remains constantly active.
The actual R2 trigger module works fine on other controllers.
I also tested other working trigger modules on this board – same problem: R2 stuck.
I noticed that the pins of the flex cable seem to bend slightly when inserting the cable inside the FPC connector (trigger flex slot), which might suggest mechanical damage to the connector.

Mainboard: BDM-020

Questions:

Has anyone encountered R2 input being stuck "on" at the board level, even with no flex cable?
Could this be caused by damage to the FPC connector, e.g. shorted or internally bridged pins?
Is it possible to replace the trigger FPC connector or clean/fix individual pins?
Any specific points I should probe with a multimeter to isolate the issue?

I’d love to hear any suggestions – I’d prefer to repair this board if possible instead of scrapping it.

Thanks a lot in advance!

⟐ Commented May 25, 2026 at 17:53 MST

DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Generation 4: Can I connect the broken via somewhere on the controller?

Mon, 25 May 2026 02:08:54 -0700

So for different controller I installed normal sticks and it won't charge or connect to my PC. It works in-game and camera still spinning. I still can connect to my ps4 via wireless. So I removed the analog stick and I'm able to enter the game from its main menu still not charging nor I can connect to PC I was able to connect prior to replacing sticks. When I was clean I noticed that one of the via ripped one is there any way I can make this work my connect the ground via(I think) to a different via with a wire so it can work? I've seen people do that to a ps5 controller I wonder if it can be done to a ps4 controller.

⟐ Answered May 25, 2026 at 2:08 MST

DualShock 4: Am I soldering correctly?

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:00:08 -0700

This more of a general question I feel like I'm soldering at a too high temperature I keep damaging the mask around the vias sometimes stripping the mask around the vias revealing the copper I don't know if that compromises the connection or not at what temperature I should solder at? I currently solder at 400c I use both lead and lead free solder.

⟐ Commented May 24, 2026 at 16:00 MST

Sony PlayStation Controller SCPH-1080: How to fix the port at the cord?

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:30:12 -0700

I have a broken port so I was wondering how to fix it?

⟐ Answered May 24, 2026 at 8:30 MST

DualShock 3: The D-pad Down button has stopped working on my PS3 Controller.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:17:11 -0700

I've been playing my PS3 a little bit, not loads, with several months passing inbetween playing on it. However, recently the dualshock 3 controller D-pad has partially stopped working. Specifically the down button on the D-pad no longer works. The rest of the D-Pad works fine.

Anyone know what the problem could be and how I could possibly fix it?

Cheers

⟐ Commented May 22, 2026 at 15:17 MST

Sony PlayStation Dual Analog Controller (SCPH-1180): بتنور لكن لما باجي اشغله على اللاب توب ما بيشتغلش

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:08:14 -0700

بتنور لكن لما باجي اشغله على اللاب توب ما بيشتغلش

Translation:

It lights up, but when I try to use it on my laptop, it doesn't work.

⟐ Commented May 22, 2026 at 1:08 MST

DualShock 4: PS4 Touch pad cursor stuck

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:24:01 -0700

So I recently opened my PS4 controller to give it a basic clean as I had an issue with the R2 trigger, which is now fully fixed and working great. However upon reassembling the controller my touch pad has gone crazy. When trying to type a message to someone the cursor pulls back into the centre on the keyboard, so I can type g or G if i’m feeling creative. Any advice please

⟐ Commented May 18, 2026 at 2:24 MST

DualSense Controller V3: D-Pad down stuck even after replacing membrane and conductive rubber.

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:43:15 -0700

Hey!

My D-pad down is permanently stuck. I've gotten this controller with a used kit. It worked fine for a few hours of gameplay, then the D-Pad down got stuck, and it won't go back. I don't know if anyone spilled any liquids on it, but it doesn't seem to be the case, there's no sign of oxidation on the motherboard.

I disassembled and tried cleaning it properly with isopropyl alcohol, but it didn't work. I bough a replacement membrane + conductive rubber underneath it, but the problem persists!

I'm actually amazed and I don't know what else can be the issue or even how to start diagnosing it with more advanced tools.
Any suggestions?

⟐ Commented May 17, 2026 at 4:43 MST

DualSense: Why are my L2 and R2 not working and my L1 and R1 are slow

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:40:03 -0700

My controller fell down on the ground about 20cm above the ground , the only thing that’s not working are my L2 and R2 and my L1 and R1 are working fine but they are a bit slow

⟐ Answered May 16, 2026 at 10:40 MST

DualShock 4: Is the broken front via going to prevent the controller from working?

Sat, 16 May 2026 06:11:22 -0700

Its really tough to take the sticks of without break something is this broken trace going to prevent my controller from work if so can it be fixed?

⟐ Commented May 16, 2026 at 6:11 MST