Carwipe — Common Errors & FAQ

Have a question or encounter an issue while running fs_carwipe? Check the common questions and error solutions below.

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❓ Q: "Attempt to index a nil value (field 'FWB')" error on server start?

Cause

This error occurs because fs_bridge is missing, not started, or not running on your server before fs_carwipe initializes.

Solution

1. Ensure fs_bridge is installed in your resources/[fs]/ folder alongside fs_carwipe.
2. In your server.cfg, ensure ox_lib and [fs] category folder in proper order:

   ensure ox_lib
   
   -- make sure to ensure all resources above this to make it work properly
   ensure [fs] -- ensure it as last resource

3. Update fs_bridge to the latest version.

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❓ Q: Admin commands (/carwipe or /carwipezone) say you don't have permission?

Cause

Your player's framework admin group, ACE permission, job role, or identifier is not included in the permissions list inside fs_carwipe/config/config.lua.

Solution

1. Open fs_carwipe/config/config.lua.
2. Locate the config.commands section (zonecommand / instantwipecommand).
3. Add your framework admin group (e.g. ['admin'] = true), job role, ACE permission, or player identifier to the allowed sub-tables.
4. Save the file and restart fs_carwipe.

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❓ Q: Vehicles parked in protected safezones are still being wiped?

Cause

The safezone radius is set too small, the zone coordinates in config.zones do not match the area, or CanWipeVehicle in server editable functions is returning true unconditionally.

Solution

1. Use the /carwipezone command in-game or check config.zones in fs_carwipe/config/config.lua to verify the zone center coordinates and radius.
2. Ensure vehicles are parked completely inside the defined zone radius before the wipe countdown finishes.
3. If you have custom server editable logic in editable-files/server.md, verify that CanWipeVehicle(vehicle, plate, owned) returns false for vehicles you want to protect.

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❓ Q: Car wipes are happening automatically at unexpected times?

Cause

config.default.autowipe_time in fs_carwipe/config/config.lua is set to run automatically at set minute intervals.

Solution

1. Open fs_carwipe/config/config.lua.
2. Locate config.default.autowipe_time and adjust the minute interval to your preferred duration (e.g., 60 or 120).
3. If you only want staff to wipe cars manually using /carwipe, adjust your server timer configuration accordingly.
4. Save the file and restart fs_carwipe.

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