Asobo Boeing 737-8 MAX unable to set transponder numbers!

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Asobo Boeing 737-8max

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ISSUE DESCRIPTION

Description of the issue: Can’t input squawk code into Transponder.

If applicable, which aircraft is experiencing this issue: Boeing 737 Max

[PC Only] Did you remove all your community mods/add-ons? If yes, are you still experiencing the issue? I don’t have any mod or add-on installed.

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I also have this issue with the transponder. Unable to select any numbers, and this is crucial for an immediate fix for those who are playing online on VATSIM/IVAO. Other aircraft have perfectly working transponder

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Same problem, there are numbers but does not want to change the data, plus the numbers are not displayed on the ADF panel.

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You must turn on lights in centre pedestal,and numbers will show’s)

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I turned it on and there are no numbers, everything else works.

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It’s something strange, because in my side numbers show’s when I turning on

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The Asobo 737 Max and the 747 Squawk number panel doesn’t work ; keypad not operable. Win 11, Non Dev Mode, Standard V Microsoft Store, Dx12.

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Thank you very much, Chewwy!

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Update 2024 came out, but again everything is the same, a lot of problems and only with 737 max, ADF does not work, transponder does not work, navigation lights do not work, standard pressure switch button does not work.

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same issue for me not possible to fly on vats:ivao and any other virtual ATC like beyond etc … bad enough. !!!

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Same issue. The transponder panel is INOP from a manual numeric input POV

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Do you have the same issue if you follow the OP’s steps to reproduce it?
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• Asobo 737 Max Transponder is unable to be manually set, keypad does nothing. The only way the transponder can be set is through requesting ATC clearance and squawk assign when the co-piolt assistance automatically enters it.

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A workaround for this is to set keybinds for “INCREASE TRANSPONDER” (1) - (1000). Switching the top left knob in the ATC panel (XPDR System Selector) to 2 and then back to 1 should update the display with the new squawk code.

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can cofirm it works. i’ve set mine up like this… go into controls for the keyboard and bind keys to increase transponder for 1, 10, 100, 1000. once you press the keys switch to selectere 2 then back to 1 and you’ll see the sqawk code has changed. a bit painstaking but it works.

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Yes this solution must work but I fly with BATC I cannot set the squaws value manually that ACT give to me

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my method works with BATC. using as we type

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While many simulator functions can indeed be accessed through backend commands such as keybinds or SimConnect, this workaround doesn’t address the core issue: the transponder keypad’s GUI is fundamentally unusable. Essential functions like setting the transponder should work directly through the interface without forcing users to rely on external keybinds. It’s not just about functionality—it’s about ensuring the simulator delivers an intuitive and complete experience as designed. Relying on keybinds to compensate for basic GUI shortcomings is neither practical nor acceptable for a polished simulation product.

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I agree with you at 100%