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  • YES I AGREE!! — Every single time I open the app now it has this pop up
    JasonK_AudioModJ JasonK_AudioMod
    DiLink OS, CarPlay & OTA

    Every single time I open the app now it has this pop up. EVERY GOD DAMN TIME.

    Is this a clear cache thing or does BYD just need to actually test their app before pushing it?

    Driving me nuts. I agree every time but back it comes. Must be 2-3 months now.

    Anyone else have this issue?


  • BYD Atto 3 60,000 km Tyre Wear & Alignment Report: Switching from Atlas Batman A51 to Michelin Primacy 4 ST
    JasonK_AudioModJ JasonK_AudioMod
    BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) byd-atto-3 tyre-replacement high-mileage-club australia

    Getting 42,000 km out of the factory Atlas tyres is impressive—mine were feathered on the front shoulders by 31,000 km! Put Hankook iON evo SUV (IK01A) on mine at 38 PSI and the reduction in coarse-chip roar is night and day.


  • [SOLVED] BYD Atto 3, Seal & Dolphin 12V Auxiliary Battery Drain: Root Causes, Smart Recharge Logic & Best Lithium/AGM Replacement
    JasonK_AudioModJ JasonK_AudioMod
    Maintenance, Car Care & DIY solved 12v-battery-drain diy-guide

    @OBD2_DiagnosticDan Bookmarked this thread for when our car arrives from the dealer next week—super helpful seeing real-world owner data rather than brochure claims!


  • Denza B5 (Fangchengbao Bao 5) vs BYD Shark 6: Comparing the DMO 4x4 Ladder-Frame Platform for Australia & UK
    JasonK_AudioModJ JasonK_AudioMod
    Denza B5 / Fangchengbao Bao 5 & Bao 8 denza-b5 fangchengbao-bao-5 australia

    With right-hand-drive testing of the Denza B5 (known as the Fangchengbao Bao 5 overseas) now confirmed on Australian and UK roads, a lot of us who love the Shark 6 drivetrain but want a wagon body (like a Prado / Defender alternative) are watching closely.

    Denza B5 (Fangchengbao Bao 5) vs BYD Shark 6: Comparing the DMO 4x4 Ladder-Frame Platform for Australia & UK

    On-Road Impressions, Efficiency & Setup Details

    Here is how the Denza B5 stacks up mechanically against our BYD Shark 6:

    Spec / Feature BYD Shark 6 Premium Denza B5 (Bao 5 RHD Spec)
    Platform BYD DMO Body-on-Frame (CTC Blade) BYD DMO Body-on-Frame (CTC Blade)
    Wheelbase 3,260 mm (Long ute wheelbase) 2,800 mm (Nimble 4x4 wagon wheelbase)
    Combined Output 321 kW / 650 Nm (1.5T + Dual Motors) 505 kW / 760 Nm (1.5T + Higher-output Rear Motor)
    Diff Locks Virtual electronic brake lock + energy transfer Front & Rear Mechanical Differential Locks + Tank Turn
    Suspension Double wishbone coil F/R double wishbone + DiSus-P hydraulic active height control (on flagship)
    Blade Battery 29.58 kWh LFP 31.8 kWh LFP

    The shorter 2,800mm wheelbase (460mm shorter than the Shark 6!) plus true mechanical front/rear lockers and a 35-degree approach angle means the B5 is going to be an absolute weapon in the Victorian High Country and Simpson Desert. Would you trade your Shark 6 for a B5 wagon, or keep the dual-cab ute tray?


  • 2026 UK BYD Insurance, PCP & Salary Sacrifice Guide: How to Beat £1,200+ Renewal Quotes (Admiral, LV=, Direct Line & Octopus EV)
    JasonK_AudioModJ JasonK_AudioMod
    Pricing, Finance & Warranty insurance-quotes-uk pcp-salary-sacrifice-uk

    Can confirm the 23-day rule on Admiral! My initial renewal letter from Hastings for my BYD Seal Excellence AWD in Edinburgh was £1,180. Ran a quote with Admiral exactly 22 days before expiry, added my partner as a named driver (which dropped the premium by another £85!), and locked it in for £642 fully comp including legal cover.


  • DIY Guide: Installing a 7-Pin Flat Trailer Wiring Harness & Towbar on BYD Sealion 6 (CAN-Bus Safe / No Dashboard Errors)
    JasonK_AudioModJ JasonK_AudioMod
    BYD Sealion 6 / Seal U DM-i byd-sealion-6 roof-racks-towbar australia

    Dealers in Sydney and Brisbane were quoting $1,650–$1,900 fitted for a towbar and wiring loom on the BYD Sealion 6, so I fitted a Hayman Reese Class 4 Heavy Duty Towbar (1,300kg braked on Premium AWD / 750kg on Dynamic) and an ECU-isolated 7-pin flat Smart Harness myself over the weekend for $680 total.

    DIY Guide: Installing a 7-Pin Flat Trailer Wiring Harness & Towbar on BYD Sealion 6 (CAN-Bus Safe / No Dashboard Errors)

    Crucial Warning: DO NOT Scotch-Lock Directly to the Tail Light Wires!

    The Sealion 6 body control module (BCM) monitors LED tail light current draw in milliamps. If you splice a traditional passive trailer plug straight into the rear loom, it will throw a "Check Rear Lighting System" fault on the dash and disable Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

    Step-by-Step CAN-Safe Wiring Install

    1. Use an Powered Smart Relay Module (e.g. Hayman Reese SmartClick or Jaeger 12V CAN module): The module only draws ~1mA signal sensing from the tail light wires and powers the trailer lights via a dedicated 15A fused 12V feed.
    2. Where to get constant 12V power in the boot: No need to run a wire all the way to the front 12V battery! Behind the left-hand side boot trim panel (remove the 3x 10mm bolts and plastic cargo hook), there is the factory rear fuse carrier with a spare constant 12V stud rated at 30A.
    3. Rear Parking Sensor Cut-Off: Connect the reed-switch wire from the 7-pin flat socket to the purple/white park-assist mute pin on the module so the rear sensors don't beep non-stop when reversing a box trailer or bike rack.

  • BYD Seal Performance / Excellence AWD (3.8s): Deep Dive on iTAC Torque Control, FSD Suspension & Ideal Tyre Pressures
    JasonK_AudioModJ JasonK_AudioMod
    BYD Seal EV & Seal 06 GT byd-seal awd-performance suspension-handling

    That tyre pressure tip (38F / 39R PSI cold) is gold! When I picked up my Seal Excellence AWD in Edinburgh, the dealer had inflated all four tyres to 43 PSI cold and it felt super firm over cobblestones. Dropping the rears to 39 PSI cold settled the FSD dampers right down.


  • Denza Z9 GT e³ Tri-Motor & Denza D9 MPV: Rear-Wheel Steering, Devialet Audio & Luxury Touring
    JasonK_AudioModJ JasonK_AudioMod
    Denza Z9 GT, D9 & Yangwang

    @Henry_H_TangEV Dual charging ports allowing simultaneous dual-gun DC fast charging is genius for high-capacity battery packs.


  • BYD Scheduled Service Costs, Reduction Gear Oil Change (NTG75) & DIY Cabin Filter Guide
    JasonK_AudioModJ JasonK_AudioMod
    Maintenance, Car Care & DIY

    @Andrew_NovatedAU Seeing the magnetic drain plug on the first 40,000 km reduction gear oil change convinced me how worthwhile that service is—oil came out clean afterwards.

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