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Automotive Technical Discussion Forum

Professional automotive forum for all types of vehicle repair discussion that does not fit into one of our more specific technical forums. Discussions include both OBD and OBD2, engine performance analysis, diagnostic best practices, service information, vehicle standards such as J1962, J1939, J2534, OBD2 modes (e.g. MODE$06), ignition and fuel system analysis, alternative propulsion (e.g. hybrid, electric, natural gas), and more. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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Recent Automotive Discussions in the Automotive Technical Discussion Forum

BMW Valvetronic eccentric shaft sensor testing?
05/22/2012 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Driveability: 07 BMW 530i 3.0L] Hi, I have a bmw here with valvetronic problems, Fault codes present in DME are: 2a38 - Valvetronic, monitoring, sluggish movement 2a43 - Valvetronic, thermal overload protection, temperature warning threshold 2a37 - Valv...
99 Dodge Diesel
05/22/2012 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Hi Y'all Ok, I need some educating. I have a customer with this 99 dodge 5.9 diesel. It has oil being thrown out of the blow by hose at the front of the engine. The fan is picking it up and slinging it all over the fan shroud. This is what I need help und...
Austin Mini What is it?
05/22/2012 in the Technical Discussion Forum
We have an Austin Mini and need some info. The car is registered as a 1970. It is badged as a Mini Cooper. It has TBI fuel injection and electronic ignition. We need some parts but haven't been able to find any TBI listed cars. Is it a transplant or was i...
6.6 duramax head gaskets
05/22/2012 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Engine: 01 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 6.6L] Well good morning ladies and gentlemen, need some info. I have a 01 duramax that needs head gaskets. This is my first duramax, done a few Fords and Dodges. Mitchell's calls for 33 hours, is this true ? It ...
A/F ratio Specs needed for ULEV Honda
05/22/2012 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Driveability: 99 Honda Accord EX 2.3L] So I recently has this Posting in Discussion Forum, Now im in Tech help. Im looking for someone to Throw some specs out to me on ma readings off the HDS on this A/F Pid. Im still struggling with a P1165 A/F perform...