Encountering the frustrating “part not discovered” message in Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, especially during story missions, can halt your progress and leave you scratching your head. As a seasoned mechanic in the game, let’s dissect this issue and explore how to navigate these perplexing situations.
It appears many players, including myself, have run into scenarios where the game indicates a part is “not discovered” even when you’re certain you’ve identified and are attempting to replace the correct component. This problem seems to be particularly prevalent within story-driven missions, where specific conditions and requirements might not be explicitly stated, leading to confusion and setbacks.
One key aspect to understand is the difference between story missions and regular customer cars. Storyline cars in Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 operate under a stricter set of rules compared to the randomly generated jobs. While regular cars offer more flexibility, story missions often demand a higher degree of precision. The game might expect you to replace parts with brand new components, even if the work order doesn’t explicitly state “100% condition.” This can lead to situations where you replace a part that seems perfectly acceptable, only to be met with the “part not discovered” message.
From player experiences, it’s been observed that story missions can be sensitive to part condition. If a mission specifies a 70% condition requirement, for instance, the game may not register parts below that threshold, even if they appear functional. Furthermore, some players have reported that interacting with a part – even just to inspect it – can sometimes trigger the game to register it as “bad,” even if it was initially in acceptable condition. This can create a loop where seemingly good parts are inexplicably flagged as faulty.
So, what can you do when faced with the “part not discovered” message? A practical workaround, albeit sometimes costly, is to adopt a comprehensive replacement strategy. For story missions, consider replacing all related parts with new ones, even if they don’t explicitly appear on the work order. In situations where you’re struggling to identify the “undiscovered” part, try a full rebuild approach for the affected system. For example, if you’re dealing with brakes, replace all brake components – discs, pads, calipers – with brand new parts. Players have reported success by essentially restoring and rebuilding entire car systems when encountering this issue.
While this behavior might feel like a bug, and has been reported to the developers, the intended game design might be at play. It’s possible that story missions are designed to push players towards using exclusively new parts to ensure cars are restored to pristine condition. Regardless of whether it’s a bug or a feature, understanding this nuance of story missions in Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is crucial. By treating story mission cars with extra care and opting for full replacements when encountering the “part not discovered” message, you can overcome this hurdle and continue your journey to becoming a master car mechanic.
