wowbug/docs/forecourt-puzzle-clues.md

Forecourt Puzzle Guide

This file is for the puzzle owner only and should not be linked from the UI.

Final password

GEAR-AXLE-TURBO-PARK

Route

• Hidden route: /internal/pdi-bundle-7c4f
• Discovery points on the stock page:
  • Stimulus controller source for the stock page (listing_puzzle_controller)
  • Optional hidden hint drawer after clicking the Forecourt logo 5 times (the drawer renders the controller's stored path at runtime)

Stage 1

• Location: main image caption on the stock page
• Visible clue: Photo set 03 // ingest note JHDU // something seems shifted.
• Solve method: Caesar shift back by 3
• Answer: GEAR

Stage 2

• Location: "Factory options" table
• Visible hint: The stock sheet is longer than the original order form. Check the verified items carefully.
• Solve method:
  • use only the rows verified from Order form
  • then take the first letter of each option name in top-to-bottom order
  • Aluminium look fuel cap
  • Xenon headlamps with PDLS
  • Leather steering column casing
  • Extended interior package
• Answer: AXLE

Stage 3

• Location: hidden JSON blob in the stock page source
• Element ID: forecourt-media-manifest
• Encoded value: VFVSQk8=
• Solve method: Base64 decode
• Answer: TURBO

Stage 4

• Location: "Inspection notes" card
• Visible hint: The workshop printout is still shown newest first. Call or text the team for more details.
• Note references:
  • OBS-17-09 (Advisory, ignore this row)
  • INS-88-52
  • INS-88-73
  • INS-88-21
  • INS-88-71
• Solve method:
  • use only the notes marked Filed
  • ignore the one advisory entry with a different base code
  • the card is shown newest first, so read the filed notes from oldest to newest
  • decode the final two digits as classic mobile keypad key + tap count
  • 71 = P (7 pressed once)
  • 21 = A (2 pressed once)
  • 73 = R (7 pressed three times)
  • 52 = K (5 pressed twice)
• Answer: PARK

Admin behavior

• GET /internal/pdi-bundle-7c4f shows the login prompt
• The login prompt tells solvers to use the words in page order
• Entering GEAR-AXLE-TURBO-PARK unlocks the fake admin panel
• The panel is session-backed only and can be cleared with the "Clear admin session" button