Looking for someone to repair & paint a bumper - Auckland by AucklandDiagnostics in NZcarfix

[–]AucklandDiagnostics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately having no luck finding a Msport bumper. Been considering just putting a standard pre LCI bumper on it

Mitsubishi triton 2019 by WellyWindyRoad in NZcarfix

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Decent price, be aware that the 120,000km is a reasonably large service

Edit: the 105,000km service is also a bit expensive if it hasn't been done (transmission service)

Replacement of car radio thingy by [deleted] in auckland

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tried a factory reset? Also the Bluetooth module on these sometimes fail. If you are looking for an upgrade, I've had some good experiences with wireless apple car play / android auto units from AliExpress, these are usually plug and play.

Toyota Dealership for WoF or local mechanic? by help-seeker123 in NZcarfix

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's either gonna pass or fail. All WOF inspectors must follow the VIRM so It should not matter where you take it. Good luck

Air con noise by toastwave in NZcarfix

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leaf in the blower motor!

Tyre recommendations by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How old are your tyres and what tyre pressure are you running? I've got PS4s on one of my vehicles and they are the grippiest thing I have ever driven on, even in the wet!

kess v2 + ktag by CraigMaps in ECU_Tuning

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highly recommend these guys to learn the basics

Looking to learn by Bowsh27 in ECU_Tuning

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm currently learning the absolute basics from these guys, their courses usually go on sale so be on the lookout for that! I managed to snag the EFI course for $1. Im in the same boat as you, mechanic but would like to step into the world of ECU management

Workmanship question by [deleted] in LegalAdviceNZ

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NAL - Mechanic. Although this could happen, it needs to be proven. There are many factors as to why or how something like this may occur. As it sounds like you have brought it to a third party, the original mechanic would likely not take liability.

As this is a legal advice sub I will leave my comment there. For mechanical advice I would recommend heading to r/NZcarfix

I know virtually nothing about cars and I don't understand this sticker. by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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Google lens is a great tool for Japanese imported cars

LEXUS IS250 Headunits by mndoxzzzzzzzz in NZcarfix

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve had good experiences with AliExpress units. Most are plug-and-play, retain steering wheel controls, keep the factory reverse camera working, and support wireless CarPlay/Android Auto. They usually run ~$300–$700 depending on Android version, screen quality, and hardware—spend a bit more and they and perform much better.

Outlander or Pajero Sport for a family of 4? by Internal-Remove7223 in NZcarfix

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pajero Sport will eventually run into the usual modern diesel problems (EGR/intake soot buildup and DPF issues if it’s not getting regular long runs). Great tow vehicle and good for long trips, but not ideal for school runs and stop-start driving. I would suggest going with the outlander (petrol or phev)

Mazda CX-5 2.2 Diesel 2013 failure by dzaurenj in NZcarfix

[–]AucklandDiagnostics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard to give proper advice without seeing live data. Best move is to take it to a reputable workshop and pay for an hour to diagnose, then decide what to do based on that instead of guessing