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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

Ignored/Forgotten Brake Technology
06/02/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Besides Modern Fluids 1) Triangular (L Split) brake circuits. What are they, what are their advantage and cautions? 2) Residual Pressure Check Valve (still covered on ASE exams) 3) Diaganol Split brake circuits on rear wheel drive applications. Who did it...
Hyundai/Kia rebuilt engine install questions
05/29/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Engine: 16 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L] Hello Kia /Hyundai techs installing 2.4l in above vehicle,My question is what sealers to use on front cover and oil pan installation and do I need to install new high pressure fuel lines?I'am replacing the intake ...
Silverado P0106
05/29/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Driveability: 17 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 5.3L] Trans shop sent me this truck after they rebuilt trans and it came back with jerking complaint. They sent it to me because they feel the torque converting is not locking/unlocking correctly due to the ...
IPR Load Voltage , 6.0 Ford Diesel
05/28/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Question, The 2 wires going to a Ford 6.0 Diesel IPR Valve, Power From B+ and Ground through PCM Command. Would you expect that if load testing this it should Light a Headlamp when Commanded full Open ?? I have a 6.0 That when applying 12 Volts external t...
C0161
05/23/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Brakes: 14 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L] ABS and Stabilitrac disabled. Intermittently no power on acceleration. Codes C0161, C0050, C0245, C0045. Replaced Brake pedal position sensor. Replaced bad rear wheel bearings and VSS sensors both sides. Cleared and reset...

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