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In 2004, the ARC funded an upgrade, which included refurbishment of the interiors, painting in the new [[MAXX (brand)|MAXX blue]] colour scheme and mechanical improvements to extend their life by 10 years. After the upgrade, they ran as four-car rather than two-car sets. All were refurbished except ADB 773 (in use at Lock 'n' Load paintball arena) and ADK 689 (which was not exported to New Zealand). [[Westrail]] planned on converting ADK 689 to a self-propelled track inspection carriage but this did not eventuate.

Unlike the [[ADL/ADC class diesel multiple unit|ADL/ADC class]] and SA sets, the units were not fitted with Electronic Train Protection (ETP) equipment, owing to their imminent replacement by the [[New Zealand AM class electric multiple unit|AM class]]. All are scheduled for withdrawal by late 2014.<ref name=history>{{cite journalnews |title=Railfan|publisher=Triple M Publications|volume=20|number=3|ISSN=1173-2229|date=June 2014}}</ref>

{{As of|2014|9|15}}, all services on the Manukau Line are operated by the [[New Zealand AM class electric multiple unit|AM class]]. As a result of this, all ADK units were placed into storage. Services to Papakura formerly run by ADKs are now run by ADLs, also displaced from the Manukau Line. A farewell trip was run by the [[Railway Enthusiasts Society]] on 16 November 2014, running on every suburban line in Auckland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gvr.co.nz/Rail+Excursions++Tours/The+Last+Diesel+Subbie+Train+In+Auckland.html|title=The Last Diesel Subbie Train In Auckland Farewell to the SA's|date=20 September 2015}}</ref> The units were completely withdrawn on 20 July 2015.