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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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Banjo steering wheels
12/04/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
G'day iATN members, banjo steering wheels were very popular on some cars when Jesus played full back for Jerusalem. The wheels are constructed with 3 groups of spokes, each spoke group has 3, 4 or 5 single, polished stainless steel spokes. The wheels are ...
shift lever
12/04/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Transmission: 97 Chevrolet C3500 Cheyenne 5.7L] Any insight would be helpful with this. I'm trying to sort out a shift linkage issue with this truck. Some work was done a year ago, customer thinks shift cable maybe. As presented now the shifter won't go...
misfire under load
12/03/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
OK I what you guys to look at this. Have a 340 mopar on my dyno. small cam completely new ignition system coil, wires, plugs, including a Pertronix D144600 distributor which has a magnetic pickup sensor and a module capable of firing the coil. Cylinder 5 ...
KYB Struts vs ?
12/03/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Chassis: 95 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L] Need to replace all four struts on my daily driver. About 80K and they bounce more than I care for. I have always used KYB Struts/shocks on all my vehicles for the last 25+ years and started shopping for strut assemblies...
Mahle alternator questions
12/03/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
New Holland Powermaster 75 tractor.Had this Mahle MG145 alternator rebuilt by a good local rebuilder, but I am having issues with getting it charging. The alternator light comes on, with the key, but doesn't go off and doesnt charge. I even used a separat...

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