Simulator repair

Automobilista 2

Damaged custom force-feedback configuration

A custom AMS2 force-feedback file can cause initialization or parsing problems when it is invalid.

Approval requiredActiveEvidence reviewed 2026-09-03Guide updated 2026-09-29

Checks and expected results

Before you repair it

  • Check for a matching custom-file error and compare behavior with the supported default force-feedback option.
  • Close Automobilista 2 and preserve ffb_custom_settings.txt before removing its active copy.
  • Note the settings you will need to re-enter and change only the identified file or files.

How to confirm the result

Relaunch Automobilista 2, review the rebuilt settings, and repeat the original action. Confirm that a reviewed default force-feedback setup works without the previous initialization error. If it does not help, keep the new evidence and use the backup to restore the previous configuration with the simulator closed.

Repair limits and when to stop

Custom tuning is temporarily unavailable. Check force levels before driving and do not restore the same failing custom file without reviewing it.

How PitMedic recognizes it

AMS2 evidence names ffb_custom_settings.txt near a force-feedback initialization or parsing problem.

Signals PitMedic may recognize

  • ffb_custom_settings.txt
  • custom FFB
  • force feedback

Built-in response

Preserve ffb_custom_settings.txt and remove only the active copy so AMS2 can return to a clean/default force-feedback state.

Repair safetySignificant / reversible / ask first

Verification sources

PitMedic prioritizes vendor documentation and labels community findings separately.

  • Automobilista 2 FFB discussionReiza Studios Forum · Community evidence

    The Reiza community documents ffb_custom_settings.txt as AMS2's custom force-feedback configuration file.

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