Mileage correction in Chch. Any adequate quotes?

Julio Gomez on 23/09/2024 - 21:16

Hey cheapies,

Is there anybody among u mates who ever has come across an instrument cluster issue(s)?

I have and now have to swap the instrument cluster in my vehicle. It's an analogue-digital one and I have already found a good fit. Used one, certainly.
The problem is — wrong mileage on the clock. So, it needs to be adjusted to the original amount of kms done.

I called the "Get electronics" last week. If I say "their prices bite", I'll say nothing at all.
Their quoting — is the purest evil, frankly.

Absolutely mad pricing.
Nearly 600 bucks (incl. GST) for the procedure.

(I was morally ready to spend not more than 50-60 bucks for the issue to get fixed, tbh. And then they rolled out the quote… 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 This is crazy… 🤪🤦🏻‍♂️)

I know, this can easily be done via an obd2 scanner and adjustment tool. In 5 minutes, literally.

Official dealership of the make in Chch definitely has the tool, but they couldn't help (or just didn't want to) too.

Is there anybody out there, who could help me out with getting the problem solved? (Or maybe knows whom to refer to…)

Thanks.

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  • mxersam on 24/09/2024 - 07:31

    I used these guys.quite a while ago: https://www.eparrott.co.nz/services/

    I believe it was $75 to get it corrected. I was increasing the kms, there may be a higher charge to decrease it.

    • Julio Gomez on 24/09/2024 - 09:28

      Cheers mate.
      I've been in touch with them recently. The gentleman told me he probably wouldn't be able to help cuz of the software lacks needed.
      Anyway, thanks for your reply. I do appreciate it .. 👍🏻

      • LupinS on 24/09/2024 - 11:22

        You've answered your question right there.

        It's not quite as simple as you seem to think it is.

        It can be - I'd you have the correct software and hardware. But unsurprisingly enough car manufacturers don't just dish out their software to anyone (and especially ones that can change things that aren't meant to be changed).

        The dealer/authorised repairer is the only place that have the actual gear. Anywhere else is using purchased hacked software and hardware (I know, cause it's what I use!). Meaning that if that software hasn't been hacked/the hardware isn't compatible it's a waiting game until someone decides it's worth their time, and then shares or sells it.

        And it's not just a matter of plugging in an OBD2 on many cars - you have to remove the instruments, desolder/solder components, and directly solder to the chips.

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