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There are over 20 different automotive discussion forums in the iATN members only area, with 1.7 million messages and roughly 500 posts daily. You may discuss all manner of automotive topics with other automotive professionals in a threaded discussion format as shown in the screen below. The automotive discussion that takes place ranges from very technical in nature to repair shop management, automotive industry issues, and everything in between. Members upload waveforms, scan data, photos, videos and other documents and discuss them directly in forums. Below, your can see a sampling of the latest topics being discussed on iATN.

Recent Automotive Discussions in the Forums

Camshaft Solenoid
02/21/2012 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Engine: 07 Mercedes-Benz E550 4Matic 5.5L] This car has a CEL on with a code 0064 Continuous camshaft adjustment(LEFT):Incorrect position of the exhaust camshaft (P0025) Question: LI05.20-P-051268 mentions "Scoring formation at the piston by dirt entry ...
air dryer cycles excessively
02/21/2012 in the HD/Fleet Forum
[Brakes: 05 International 7600 10.8L] We have an air problem on an 2005 IHC 7600 Cummins w/673000 miles. The dryer spits off every 15-30 seconds. We searched and used,, air dryer spits off too often,,,,, ,,,,,,, this thread for help. Also some Bendix inf...
Considering a new Operating System
02/21/2012 in the Shop Management Forum
We are currently considering upgrading our system from Mitchell 1 to either Genesis 4, or possibly Napa Tracs. Im looking for some real world experiences. Please do not call on me if you are selling software. If I'm so inclined, I will call you. Thanks.
Hantek Portable Handheld Oscilloscope Scopemeter DSO1060 60M
02/21/2012 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Will this work as a first scope to learn with? Is there a problem with it being only 60mhz? I just want to get a scope to learn on and get familiar with how they work before I spend $1-2k on a better one. Is this scope able to be used with cars and tr...
Diagnosis Mechanical Misfiring
02/21/2012 in the Technical Discussion Forum
During the last two week I had two problems of mechanical misfiring. The one for Suzuki Grand Vitara -2.4L and another one for Nissan ZD 3.0L. Thank god I have solved the problem successfully but during the investigation some questions has raised in my mi...

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