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DualShock 2: Dualshock 2 controller not working/answering.

Sat, 02 Dec 2017 09:44:25 -0700

The controller is not working for some strange reason.

I have dissembled the controller and cleaned it from the inside then putting it back together.

The controller responds only when you press the analog button and it thinks you`re pressing X.

I think the wires are broken, so is there any way you can test do they work?

I have tried the controller both on PS1 and PS2.

I have tried another controller which work on both consoles.

I have tried looking faults in the wiring.

I really don`t know what to do anymore, so I would be more than happy if someone would shed some light on the subject.

⟐ Answered 12월 02, 2017 at 9:44 GMT-7

DualShock 2: Left trigger not working

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:26:03 -0700

I took apart the controller to see and put it back together to see if maybe the button was just loose but that didn't seem to fix the issue. What would you suggest my next move be? I'm trying not to purchase a new one

⟐ Answered 10월 20, 2020 at 11:26 GMT-7

DualShock 2: both analogs are sqeaking and glitched.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:40:35 -0700

even when analogs are centered, the input is as if its going straight down-right.

⟐ Commented 10월 04, 2025 at 4:40 GMT-7

DualShock 2: Ps2 controller buttons not working (Circle and Triangle)

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:58:50 -0700

Square and Triangle simply don’t work as if there are no connections between the buttons and the whole system.

Any good guide to fix this?

Thanks,

Andrew

⟐ Answered 9월 26, 2023 at 10:58 GMT-7

DualShock 2: Square button doesn't work.

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:06:44 -0700

I have searched everywhere online but it doesn't really seem to go anywhere. I've looked inside the controller and everything looks fine to me. Not dirty, everything in it's place. All the other buttons work except for the square one.

⟐ Commented 9월 03, 2025 at 12:06 GMT-7

DualShock 2: all left side buttons are not working

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 06:19:28 -0700

All the buttons on the left side are not responding including the, left joystick and, the start and select buttons. I have not try'd anything yet, because I don't wan't to risk breaking them, so give me the no duh answers.

⟐ Commented 7월 12, 2025 at 6:19 GMT-7

DualShock 2: None of the buttons work

Wed, 28 May 2025 01:04:33 -0700

None of my DualShock 2's buttons work, but the Analog light turns on, what an I do?

⟐ Answered 5월 28, 2025 at 1:04 GMT-7

DualShock 2: left analog stick is becoming increasingly squeaky

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:11:04 -0700

Hello,

My Dual Shock 2 is still working well after all these years! However, the left analog stick is becoming increasingly squeaky, and has begun to stick on rare occasion, but still functions near perfectly 99.9% of the time. Is there a simple trick to loosen the stick, and perhaps any buttons such as square and X, to prevent squeaking and sticking, using a household lubricant product such as WD 40?

Thank you,
Daniel McNamara

⟐ Answered 5월 12, 2025 at 0:11 GMT-7

DualShock 2: Circuit failure, Analog stick keeps switching though I don't use it

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:29:48 -0700

I need to repair ribbon part but I don't know where to start,

When playing a game, it keeps changing directions. It happens though I don't touch anything

⟐ Commented 10월 20, 2022 at 10:29 GMT-7

DualShock 2: What size are the screws for the controller and where can you purchase

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:17:58 -0700

What size are the screws for the dual shock 2 and where can you purchase in Australia - thanks.

⟐ Commented 8월 13, 2022 at 9:17 GMT-7

DualShock 2: Why does the L2 button not work?

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:51:54 -0700

The controller had more issues with unresponsive buttons but I put a new membrane on it. Also put a new pin connector as well and all buttons work except the left trigger. Any ideas on how to fix this? I used a 43A membrane and a 18 pin connector.

⟐ Answered 10월 29, 2021 at 10:51 GMT-7

DualShock 2: My PS4 controller glows orange briefly when plugged in but won’t charg

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:23:52 -0700

PS4 controller won’t charge

⟐ Answer edited 6월 09, 2020 at 9:23 GMT-7

DualShock 2: Is there a way to open the connector without breaking it?

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 07:41:25 -0700

Is there a way to open the connector without breaking it?

⟐ Edited 3월 22, 2025 at 7:41 GMT-7

DualShock 2: How open this in first foto.

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 07:43:18 -0700

how open this in first foto.

⟐ Edited 3월 22, 2025 at 7:43 GMT-7

DualShock 2: My L2 is broken

Thu, 30 May 2024 00:30:17 -0700

My L2 button got broken

⟐ Commented 5월 30, 2024 at 0:30 GMT-7

DualShock 2: Controller not populating the red analog light

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:31:56 -0700

I took apart my controller for cleaning and when i plugged it in the light would not come on and none of the buttons work and i have another controller where the light does come on but the controls do not work

DualShock 2: Left buttons of the controller are not working

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:28:02 -0700

Hello there ! :)

The L1/L2 buttons and the left and high arrows/triggers (from the pad) are not working. But sometimes when I press the “down arrow” a long time the L1 and L2 buttons are activated.

Do you think it might be the cable which is damaged ? (the one which is connected to the PS2 which could have a bad contact) ?

I have already clean all the controller !

DualShock 2: My L3 analog button doesn't respond when I slide it up

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:40:18 -0700

My L3 analog button doesn't respond when I slide it up.In other directions it does.What should I do or I need to buy new controller

DualShock 2: Controller is not working.

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:54:41 -0700

because vibration motor wire was broken then I repair it but it is still not working. Why? Here are some pictures of my controller.

DualShock 2: How do I keep my analog stick from sticking

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:20:15 -0700

When i try to stop my man from moving, he doesnt stop