7 Ways to Fix R2/L2 Trigger Button on DualShock 4 PS4 Controller (stuck, worn spring, sticky) how to

The Trigger (aim) buttons on the DS4 are problematic, but these methods may help fix some of the issues.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:35 Cardboard blade
01:02 Vacuuming
01:15 Blowing
01:23 Internal cleaning
04:56 Putting spring back in
06:21 Fix/replace spring
08:08 Tape/caulk
09:51 Replace pad
10:35 Outro
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[@garvitthakur2109]

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[@yesmate78]

Water? Use wd40

[@joeyb2158]

Ok so for those that still have an issue, it might be the one I had. My r2 on my controller kept going off nonstop. Every time I COD or Fortnite my guy shoots without me touching the controller. Sometimes it stopped but he mostly kept shooting. I took apart the ps4 controller. You have to get to the contact points which are behind the buttons, in front of the plastic thats in front of the motherboard. Make sure to take out the r2 & r1 button. Once you get to this clear film, you’ll need Isopropyl Alcohol with cotton swabs. Clean all the contact points with the cotton swab that has been dipped in alcohol. Once cleaned, put back together & it should work as new.👍🏽 Just did mine & it works like brand new.
P.S You might as well clean everything with alcohol to save you future trips from opening the controller to clean it again. Merry Christmas & Happy New Years👍🏽

[@frosty.999]

i love you so much bro

[@frosty.999]

fixed my problem

[@frosty.999]

Nvm doesnt work after a day

[@dieterlinde]

Mine still don’t work

[@vivansingh4989]

​@@frosty.999any update?

[@jasonfrancese8359]

Thanks, man. Controller started sticking for the first time, was prepared to take it apart. But then your video’s progression method actually did enough to fix it. Solid advice, here’s some for the algorithm.

[@TheSourovAqib]

Method 6 was THE BEST, thank you for making such a helpful tutorial 😁👍

[@imdumbdealwithit1537]

such a well thought out video going through absolutely everything , thank you

[@KarnageGaming]

Showing the screw sizes was very helpful thanks. I think the contact point on my l2 had some dust cleaned out the button not that there was any visible dust. And blew compressed air at the contact point. And bam all fixed responds like normal again.

[@Arman-ol3iy]

I'd never seen such a great and detailed explanation on something. Top notch!

[@Glittery-Defect]

Thank you so much! I was having a breakdown trying to figure out why it worked in the main menu but not in apps. I pulled the L2 button down and blew into it super hard and saw visibly there was less dirt in that crack. I went into my apps and now it works!! I don’t have to get a new controller!🖤🖤🖤

[@hughboois8678]

Method 6 the tape hack is revolutionary thank you for the idea 🙏🏾

[@tonerope4322]

Best on CZcams! Made life easy & controller functional! Thank you Kevin!

[@arcangel6384]

very helpful video, not many do that close up shots this made it easy to see what i was having to do, thanks a bunch.

[@bryncoleman5920]

THANKYOUUU, taking my trigger out and then back in magically stopped the shallowness when it came back in❤️❤️

[@just_a_box2479]

method 1 is the best man thank you for helping me and lots of people you deserve a sub!

[@Apex-339]

Method 1 and 3 were a life saver. I got controller that was working fine for years until suddenly the l2 button didnt work. Thabk you so much 🙏

[@PoczciwyMilek]

Thank you so much buddy, The 6 method with layers of tape worked ;) If I didn't find this video, I'd have to spend my money for service. Greetings from Poland🇵🇱

[@DrNeoman]

Managed to swap the springs and silicones of L2/R2 between each other. Now my R2 works perfectly!!! thnx a lot duude!

[@davidm.9537]

Thank you the 1st 2 steps worked for me!!!

[@PhantomZett]

U deserve more fame the first method even helped because my L2 was not conntecting correctly sometimes

[@wettuga2762]

These videos were really helpful! I bought 2 very cheap controllers, one with R1 always "on" and the other with R2 not working at all, the first just needed a deep clean on the conductive flex cable with isopropyl alcohol, the other one has visible degradation on one of the paths for the R2 button and the multimeter confirms there's no signal, so I'll order a replacement flex and save 2 controllers from their sentence to the landfill 🙂

[@BadgerSaidSo]

The straw method worked for me. Thanks m8!

[@brendanbischoff6898]

Really appreciate it man thank you for the solid content

[@godycorona1110]

Thank you, you saved me from sending my expensive roller for repair that would take weeks to come back. You are the goat I wish I could give you more than just 1 like

[@godycorona1110]

I used a knife to remove the screws and pry my roller open

[@piratsindre17]

Thanks so much for this, man! I didn't think the tape would work but it did perfectly. It might be just a matter of time before I have to replace the silicone completely, though. My only suggestion would be to put the reassembly all together at the end of the video. I had to seek back and forth to find the different levels of diss- and reassembly, to make sure I was doing it right. Again, great video and thanks for the help!

[@a1gamer3005]

I just fixed mine using your advice. I feel like fixing another 1 lol got me hyped

[@243secondsvideochannel5]

First Method worked immediately thanks a lot

[@Pontus570]

Thank you so much ! my L2 button spring was out and i clean it all around it and it help so much and it become lika new controller again first time i leave any coment on anny video ! and you get a like from me !

[@Marco-wu3os]

I did the 1 method and the controller instantly started to work lol, thanks a lot

[@viperomen914]

The fact that he showed both models of the DualShock 4 is absolutely awesome👏 my R2 would go off out of nowhere and then stop it wasn’t bad or anything but would definitely cause some issues while playing cod and fortnite so I removed the R2 like shown in this vid and it definitely has some sort of dust inside, it all came out with a little brush and running the R2 under water

[@user-gd6di4bp6q]

Thank you, firstly I had a little doubt that tape will help me, after previous methods, but it did!
Thanks man

[@HowToX]

Cool

[@dr3i.]

This video actually helped me so much, thank you so much. God bless you.

[@JayJay-yv8wd]

Thank you so much, and this video helped me 🙏🏾

[@Mrdealornodeal618]

Great video tutorial! Thank you!

[@brianl25]

Very carefully planed video. Thanks

[@ryanTheDrummerBoy-hu2kj]

This was really helpful, thanks

[@loganengdahl1260]

Appreciate the help man 👏

[@abdulrasik7830]

It worked !!Thanks a lot. Saved me 4-5k

[@dont4get2wipe]

Thanks. This helped. I was traveling with the controller and the trigger got jammed weird, which made it permanently stuck because the little nub that’s supposed to keep it inside the casing got pushed outside the casing. Upon reassembly the springs were driving me nuts so I tried it back together without them. Works fine so far, will reinstall them if the controller is acting weird. Oddly enough, it didn’t seem like the springs were ever through those side pegs to begin with. So I guess they were just hanging out squished between components.

[@arshanhaseen]

Thank you so muchhh method 4 actually worked💙

[@TheKuno]

god thank you so much, i was on my way to buy a new one and spend all my money, but i said lets give this video a chance and it actually worked

[@claireviv1467]

The first one worked like a charm!❤

[@user-mg9xu5rw6e]

Thank u man your my new sub now ❤❤🎉😊

[@MrTreshev]

Method 6 helps me, thanks a lot!

[@victorcazabal6838]

Solved the issue with method 5 thanks a lot goat beautiful video

[@robadob-_-9384]

all others where unclear but yours was brilliant it wasnt to fast you said what might happen you warned us what would happen if we did it wrong thanks 10/10

[@przemekmarsza5557]

Thanks bro its working again ❤

[@mazestic4263]

Thank you so much it worked

[@gerolivia1]

Thank you so much my ps4 L2 wasn't working I'm so happy I subscribed and like your the best

[@appodi]

My problem is when i press R2 both R2 and L2 work at the same time but not the other way how do i even fix that

[@qwertydna5930]

Honestly you are a god for method 7. I need new silicone things and I didn’t want to get the wrong one so I came to this vid and that was perfect.

[@franz1600]

Omg just thanks you so much I really thought second that I need to buy a new one🎉🎉🎉

[@tristanthorndike7938]

Fixed it on the first step lol thanks!

[@mayhurmooni7291]

The first one fixed my issue🔥👍

[@chickennuggetpoo1583]

Thank you this saved my life!!

[@KabsGaming]

-The blowing worked for me
thanks.

[@salmon445]

THE MAGNET METHOD GOT ME!!! ALL GOOD

[@Lukos1192]

Thanks for this video

[@Christian-wr4ge]

Yooo this worked. Thanks man :)

[@DevanshGaming2.0466]

OMG TYSM BRO UR A LIGHTSABER

[@Ez_Editz]

BROOO THX SO MUCH FROM JUST USING CARDBOARD IT WORKED I COULDNT BELIVE THIS WORKED THXXXXXX SO MUCH

[@Khumozz]

DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU???? NO YOU DONT YOU ARE A FREAKING LIFE SAVER THANK YOU SO MUCH 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@leewalcott3240]

Thanks great tutorial 👍 my r2 button was not giving full throttle I used a hot glue gun on the little tab in the button just enough to make a connection about 2mm works great 👍

[@Champol]

Thanks for the detailed video! Unfortunately, I couldn't even open the controller, as the screws were too tight (nothing helped lose them), and my screwdriver was slightly bigger than needed. I'll have to get another one.

[@lusquioneuchiha2248]

good video homie :D

[@cesarespinosa5514]

Thanks so much man

[@muddywock]

Thank you so much when I would press r2 it wouldn't work now it does after this video👍

[@thom_the3rd]

Hey this is a amazing video that goes over how to fix this problem but my r2 button automatically pressure it self, I did everything in this vid and it most certainly helped me a lot I saw a reduce in the number of times it happens from every 3 sec to not as often now but I still face the same problem any fix or recommendation

[@mathieu_bal]

Thank you so much bro. I was sure that spring is fucked, but 6th method worked

[@edwinmoses335]

THANKS A TON…. Now I got back to my game.

[@Zohan222]

Subbed. Fixed my trigger controls. I have been having problems with my trigger control on certain games especially shooter games.
I followed the method where you put tape on the trigger. Although I had to apply tape a couple of layers. Thanks mate!

[@fazz9236]

Bro thanks so much god bless you

[@darrenarrol1590]

Im from uk and this guy just saved me £50 🙌

[@jesselarsen1801]

I was looking for a temporary fix until the rubber piece ships in the taped worked perfectly highly recommended if that’s your issue

[@pragunmittal2683]

Damn method 1 worked and I feel like the chosen one 😂

[@PrinceRathodno1]

thanks it helped me

[@oskk83r91-rs2pl]

It didn't work so i destroyed my controller cuz i was mad🙂.

[@sainabamohammed4299]

Nice

[@ArcticLost]

least aggressive gamer

[@13.g.12]

THANK YOU SO MOUCH

[@terrionevans2166]

the adding tape to the bottom of R2 button WORKED! my cars on my games are fully accelerating again!!

[@SkletPL]

good video, i managed not to break any of the tabs. My L2 works again :)

[@Low.quality.memes.dailyyy]

Thx so much bro I was taking it apart and it got stuck and my r2 wasent working and it helo bro thx so much your a life saver

[@jfdez81]

Thank you u r the best it works.

[@kaushik816]

U earned a sub❤️

[@omernamirti1392]

Thanks dude

[@ifraazkingxDN]

Thank you sooooo much i was about to get rid of my controller but actually there was jusr dirt in there i can't Thank you enough

[@Cubic-mantis89]

Thanks 2x😅❤ but do you have any advice about how to avoid irresponsive L2 r2 after fixing

[@KaShRunner104]

Thanks it worked

[@cultofshaggy7912]

If you want to break your right trigger in rdr2 turn on infinite ammo and infinite dead eye, make sure you have max dead eye level, go into first person and aim down the sights with a semi automatic pistol, hold L2 and spam R2 and R3. Your pistol basically becomes a machine gun but your controller will probably end up broken.

[@anaperez-cs1zp]

Thxs

[@mikesapp3241]

Smashing L3 or R3 with any other button is a challenge itself

[@kingctv9544]

I tried the tape method and damn it worked

[@waelqumsieh]

R2 was pressing on its own, i tried method 1 but it didnt work then i tried method 4 with the spring and its FIXED! thank you

[@MAXWELL-13266]

thanks so much I thought I needed a new controler but there as just dust

[@sarahalexis2846]

THANK You so much I will ilke and sub

[@leonodire9776]

Thank you so much 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 it works

[@atangaakah2742]

Method 2 helped the most sub time

[@syarfjehan7202]

thx,it worked

[@epicstoner4202]

I ended up putting in a little bit of paper towel and my r2 works like a dream now

[@mohammadt2584]

Thank you so mouch

[@alighorbi1837]

Hello. Thanks for your good video. Can we use the one with tail on other game pad? I bought the wrong one. Is there a way to modify it somehow?

[@hunkules415]

Thanks mate
John approves

[@whosRickyy]

Thanks!

[@ManAsend]

thank you

[@S.S.LEADERjkkkk9]

I fix my controller after a century thanks for your helpful video