TechHelp is the heart of iATN: thousands of professional automotive technicians, from all over the world, helping each other with real-world automotive problems, 24 hours a day. A feed of some of the latest TechHelp requests is shown below. Inside the members-only area, your personalized TechHelp page is the central clearinghouse for all things related to TechHelp. You can open a new help request, update or close requests that you currently have open, add further comments to help requests you have closed in the past, help other members with their vehicle problems, update your TechHelp email subscription settings, view the current TechHelp stats for you and the rest of iATN, and more.
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iATN members may view yesterday's automotive repair discussion on Asian, Chrysler, European, Ford, and GM vehicles, including this month's automotive discussion and top diagnostic trouble codes.
Recent Automotive Discussions in TechHelp
| 15 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Stall/MIL 05/15/2026 in the Chrysler Driveability Discussion acquired from auction, had p0019 code found the guide broken and LH timing chain stretched. replaced parts and code was gone for a week came back in for same code and found the tone wheel was bent. unbent it and gave it back to the customer then had a unr... |
| 99 Mercedes-Benz C280, transmission, Transmission shifting 05/14/2026 in the European Transmission Discussion Customer complaint is that when trying to overtake, engine RPM goes up but the car doesn't go any faster. No engine codes present but the transmission has multiple "shift solenoid valve circuit failure" codes. Transmission fluid level is good and 13 pin c... |
| 11 Volvo C30, sets light 05/14/2026 in the European Driveability Discussion volvo code 2a0c i checked wiring contacts for corrosion also checked for pinched wires. replaced the fuel pressure sensor as volvo says it senses the temp as well as the pressure.also replaced the fuel pump and 02 sensor. the code stays as permanent and a... |
| 08 Chrysler Sebring, Convertible top 05/14/2026 in the Chrysler Miscellaneous Discussion 2008 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH SOFT TOP. In the trunk is the Hydraulic pump for the top. One of the tiny hydraulic lines has a pin hole leak where the flexable line is attached to the metal elbow that is mated into the hydraulic pump manifold. The pin hole... |
| 10 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Mechanical, Oil Leakage 05/14/2026 in the GM Engine Discussion This one has us confused. About 3 months ago I did a large service on this truck that had been sitting for a year. Brakes, filters. Valve cover gaskets. plugs, ect. Truck ran great and continues to run very well. Month ago it had an issue with the oil pre... |
Example TechHelp Request
The example TechHelp request below highlights not only the original request, which included some waveforms posted by the member for extra detail on his issue, but also the related documents & media found on iATN, and our sister company Identifix's Direct-Hit product. Not shown in the screenshot are the replies received by the member on their help request, and the fix they posted describing how they solved the issue with the vehicle.
Using TechHelp
Although iATN TechHelp originally started back in 1995 as an email-only service, most members use TechHelp today via our website, where they have the ability to filter their view of TechHelp down to requests on very specific makes, models, and other keywords. In addition to the help requests, every member is able to read the final "fix" posted by the author. Premium (paid) members, as well as basic (free) members that regularly offer help to other members, are able to view all of the replies received on each TechHelp request. All of this information is searchable in the iATN Knowledge Base.
Many members use TechHelp not only to help others, but also to keep an eye on the interesting fixes that are posted each day. Subscribing to TechHelp by email is a great way to keep up-to-date on the latest issues facing your favorite carline.
TechHelp by Email
In addition to reading TechHelp via the web, you can subscribe to it via email. Once you join the network, you may begin receiving some TechHelp email help requests from other members, either in summary format (sent nightly), or via individual email requests. You may switch formats, choose a different email volume level (choices range from receiving 0 to 70 help requests per day), and choice of topics. TechHelp email is currently split up into 5 major topics (Asian, Chrysler, European, Ford, and GM), and 10 sub-topics (Body, Brakes, Chassis, Driveability, Electrical, Engine, HVAC, Misc., PowerTrain, and Transmission issues), providing 50 combinations for you to choose from. You can mix and match which topics you receive to focus on your specialties.
Note: To keep the quality of TechHelp requests at a high level, members are expected to offer help prior to asking for help, and members are limited in the number of help requests they can send each month.
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