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My Xbox 360 controller always shuts down while driving in the game, usually whenever I hit something or crash. How can I fix this?

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When you hit something or crash, the controller will vibrate. Try turning off vibration in the game settings to see if this helps.

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When I turn my controller on, the green light just flashes. How can I fix this?

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You may have a problem with either the batteries or the controller itself. Make sure the batteries are charged or replaced, then try to turn it on again. Also, make sure your controller is properly synced to your system by pressing the sync button both at the top of your controller and on your console.

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My controller keeps turning off. Does tape help with that?

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Yes, if you put tape on the bottom of the Xbox 360 controller, that should help it stay synced and working.

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What do I do if my Xbox 360 controller keeps turning itself on and off?

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Check the batteries, if they are dead then get a new pair if they are not you might need a new controller.

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What do I do if my Xbox 360 controller wired controller won't turn on?

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Unplug the controller and then plug it back in if this does not work check if the wires are damaged. If they are, you might need a new controller.

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What do I do if my controller has battery acid in it?

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If the acid has not leaked into the controller, clean it out with a toothbrush. If it has, then you might need to replace the controller.

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What do I do if my Xbox 360 controller won't turn on after putting in new batteries?

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Your batteries might not be in the right way––the battery pack has battery symbols with a plus and minus sign. Or, the batteries might be old and depleted.

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What do I do if my Xbox 360 controller isn't connecting to the console?

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It might not be synced to the Xbox 360. Press the sync button on the controller located on top of the controller, and the sync button on the console, located on the front of the console.

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What do I do if fresh batteries in my Xbox 360 controller die?

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You just need to get a new pair of batteries.

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