until today i have had no problems with flaps, today i tried to start a flight in the FBW a320 and the flaps were in the down position and was unable to retract, checked settings all was correct, reloaded sim , tried other aircraft all had the same problem. help please as i am at a loss as what to …

Thanks for your reply, it was a great help narrowed it down to my thrust-master Warthog throttle, I cleaned it yesterday it looks like i may have shorted a switch, thanks for the help much appreciated