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There are over 20 different automotive discussion forums in the iATN members only area, with 2.5 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

12 volt battery internal resistance
12/03/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Hello, IATN members. This morning I am going to discuss battery internal resistance, its significance to a properly functioning vehicle electrical system, some ways battery internal resistance can be computed, and it is a fluid characteristic that can cha...
Kubota Tractor Bent Rod
12/03/2024 in the Technical Theory Forum
A friend has a fairly new Kubota compact tractor, diesel powered. He reports that, after he did an oil change, the engine began smoking and running rough. The Kubota dealer diagnosed it as a bent connecting rod and is refusing to honor the warranty. Given...
No defrost
12/03/2024 in the HVAC Forum
[HVAC: 20 Ford F-550 Super Duty 6.7L] Hello We have a 2020 ford f550 6.7 PS, no air flow through the Defrost vents , Al other functions work , and blend air door Works properly. The HVAC panel illuminates for defrost function. Thanks for any thoughts Jim.
All keys lost , programming new fobs
12/02/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Electrical: 16 Mazda CX-9 GS 2.5L] My friend who's an auto key guy tried programming a single fob, said he couldn't complete it and make it work. According to Alldata/mazda it's required to do two of them after "all keys lost". He says this is bs just t...
No spark on 1 and 5
12/02/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Driveability: 04 Ford Ranger Edge 4.0L] Good evening gents, I am posting this for my grandson who has a problem beyond me and him. It came it with no fire on 1 and 5. Replaced coil. Same problem. It has a PO 351 code. After considerable testing, he repl...

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