# Snipers won't fire, help? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [October 23, 2016, 1:16pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545 "2016-10-23T13:16:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![jmgargoyle1](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/jmgargoyle1/32/102405_2.png) [@jmgargoyle1](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/jmgargoyle1)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 8:25pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/61 "2017-10-27T20:25:00Z")
> [@army1116](#): > > I had this same problem a while back with Battlefield 4, and I did find a fix that was relatively simply and easy. > > Like you guys, every gun other than sniper rifles would work, and so would every other game. The only way I could get snipers to shoot was by quickly and aggressively pressing R2, and even then it didn’t work most times. > > The back of the R2 trigger (and L2) has a knife blade-like protrusion, when you press R2 this moves the protrusion inward toward a silicon cylinder, which when depressed enough will basically tell the controller that you pressed R2. > > The problem is that silicon is soft and the R2 button is hard, so after a while (or with aggressive use) this knife blade-like protrusion will cut a groove in the silicon cylinder. Now when you press R2 inward it just fits into the groove and doesn’t press R2 until the very end of its movement. The reason this cause problems only with sniper rifles is because the amount of input required for the sniper rifle to fire, is larger than with an assault rifle. > > To fix this I simply opened up the controller, found my way to the R2/L2 button and used a toothpick to put some new silicon in the groove, after this it was like having a new controller. > > I want to add that I do not have any experience fixing electronics, anyone can do this. I do recommend that you fill L2 also if it has a groove since at this point you’ve done the difficult part of opening the controller up. I also recommend doing this on a large flat surface as there are several small pieces that you don’t want to lose. > > Here’s some silicon: [https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-80050-Silicone-Adhesive-Sealant/dp/B0002UEPVI/ref=sr\_1\_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500304137&sr=8-4&keywords=rtv+silicone](https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-80050-Silicone-Adhesive-Sealant/dp/B0002UEPVI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500304137&sr=8-4&keywords=rtv+silicone) > > Here’s the article I used to disassemble the controller: [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/DualShock+4+Touch+Pad+Replacement/22684](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/DualShock+4+Touch+Pad+Replacement/22684) I know it says touchpad but this gets you deep enough into the controller to access the R2/L2 buttons. > > I really hope this helps guys! Good luck! That’s the worn pads I was referring to…youve got those (which are seperated) and 4way pads for your other buttons… ---
**Author:** ![jmgargoyle1](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/jmgargoyle1/32/102405_2.png) [@jmgargoyle1](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/jmgargoyle1)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/62 "2017-10-27T20:26:00Z")
> [@WetFishDB](#): > > > [@Zulutheblue](#): > > > > Anybody having this same issue? Literally none of my snipers will fire. Well maybe after I hold the trigger in for 10 seconds. After researching I found that some guys had the same problem back on bf4. Something to do with the right trigger on my controller being slightly damaged apparently, but I’m not convinced. Bf4 and hardline work fine. None of my friends are having the same issue. I just wanted to put the feelers out. Im going to ask a friend to bring a controller round to test. Wanted to explore all avenues before I bite the bullet and buy a new controller. Any info would be muchly appreciated. > > I used to use a scuf which had trigger stops. Found I couldn’t fire most of the scout rifles as they need a full depress in order to fire. It could well be controller damage related (although could be other reasons too of course). This was the problem I had with the trigger locks also so I quit using them… ---
**Author:** ![TankGewehr1917](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/tankgewehr1917/32/103697_2.png) [@TankGewehr1917](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/TankGewehr1917)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 7:14pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/63 "2017-10-28T19:14:00Z")
> [@Corvor3](#): > > I have found a fix, just go to the Advanced options, go to controller L2/R2, decrease R2 max input threshold to 90% or less. > I hope this help Necro @LOLGotYerTags ---
**Author:** ![jmgargoyle1](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/jmgargoyle1/32/102405_2.png) [@jmgargoyle1](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/jmgargoyle1)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/64 "2017-10-29T00:03:00Z")
> [@TankGewehr1917](#): > > > [@Corvor3](#): > > > > I have found a fix, just go to the Advanced options, go to controller L2/R2, decrease R2 max input threshold to 90% or less. > > I hope this help > > Necro @LOLGotYerTags Actually it’s right before three months since last comments.(2 1/2) Seems to get revived before it necroed multiple times. ---
**Author:** ![ceaserdode](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/9fc29f/32.png) [@ceaserdode](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/ceaserdode)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2017, 12:35pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/65 "2017-12-02T12:35:00Z")
Same issue here ---
**Author:** ![Growthorn](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/growthorn/32/102133_2.png) [@Growthorn](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Growthorn)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2017, 5:06pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/66 "2017-12-04T17:06:00Z")
> [@ceaserdode](#): > > Same issue here Try this: > [@Growthorn](#): > > This topic is old but I’m sure this info will help someone. > > I fixed my controller following this video: > > [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjGNffTpbOs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjGNffTpbOs) > > Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![stefansej](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/db5fbb/32.png) [@stefansej](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/stefansej)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/67 "2018-01-05T15:40:00Z")
This fixed the issue for me: go into controls, then into advanced. There you will need to adjust the R2 max input threshold to 5%, as this will minimize the force needed to register the R2 input. ---
**Author:** ![creepNpeep](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ea5d25/32.png) [@creepNpeep](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/creepNpeep)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2018, 8:52am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/68 "2018-01-06T08:52:00Z")
Interesting to still see this being discussed. I’ve never had issues with fire buttons not working. ---
**Author:** ![falciatrice](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/90ced4/32.png) [@falciatrice](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/falciatrice)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/69 "2018-06-12T12:06:00Z")
I have the same problem (ps4 dual shock v1) I have problems to use flamethrower and sniper rifles shot after 10s. ---
**Author:** ![falciatrice](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/90ced4/32.png) [@falciatrice](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/falciatrice)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2018, 12:08pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/70 "2018-06-12T12:08:00Z")
I don’t think the controller is the problem because i m not the only one with the same problem ---
**Author:** ![The\_BERG\_366](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/the_berg_366/32/101051_2.png) [@The\_BERG\_366](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/The_BERG_366)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/71 "2018-06-12T12:20:00Z")
> [@falciatrice](#): > > I don’t think the controller is the problem because i m not the only one with the same problem it is the controller. turn down your max input threshold for R2 and L2 to something like 20%. that should solve the issue for now… but your Controllers triggers are probably worn out so u won’t get around replacing them or the whole Controller at some point (especially regarding that not all games thst make use of the max trigger input also feature max input threshold adjustment options, such as for example gta 5) ---
**Author:** ![DeanOfMean24](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aca169/32.png) [@DeanOfMean24](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/DeanOfMean24)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/72 "2019-02-28T13:34:00Z")
If your using an Xbox elite controller and you have the hair trigger option switch it off and it will work that was my problem. I didn’t see a threshold setting in bf4 and that’s weird cause pretty much every other game does. ---
**Author:** ![Kiggeh](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kiggeh](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Kiggeh)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2019, 10:28am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/73 "2019-09-17T10:28:00Z")
Well here I am in 2019 after re-downloading the game, but.. I HAVE A FIX! Go to Options \> Controls \> Advanced, then scroll down to “Controller L2/R2” and reduce the R2 Max Input Threshold to as low as it can go (5%). What this does, is reduce the amount that you have to press down on the R2 button for it to trigger a command. You can do it with L2 as well if you want, but I haven’t had any problems with that button before so didn’t bother. Hope I helped! ---
**Author:** ![ragnarok013](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/ragnarok013/32/103211_2.png) [@ragnarok013](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/ragnarok013)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545/74 "2019-09-19T14:52:00Z")
I’m closing this thread for necro. [Previous page](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/snipers-wont-fire-help/102545.md?page=3)