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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	SRS, MRS Module replacement 07/16/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Electrical: 00 BMW 528i 2.8L] Good Afternoon, It looks like I'll need to replace the MRS module in my 528i wagon, codes won't clear after a low voltage issue due to a bad ignition switch. Does this module need to be programmed or can it just be coded? A...
	Brake Pads? 07/16/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Brakes: 21 Dodge charger scatpack 6.4L] This 21 Charger ScatPack has Brembo 4 piston brakes (factory). The factory pads are expen$ive. I have read about the top of the line Power Stop brakes and the reviews seem to really like these pads. Has anyone...
	Camshaft/lifter swap 07/15/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Engine: 08 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L] I am getting ready to do a camshaft/lifter swap on this Tahoe and I need any help w/any tips on doing this. In the past I have replaced DOD lifters due to collapse and have had no trouble. This time the lobe is going down ...
	Scope training board 07/15/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum And recommendations on a scope trailing board. I see pico has one. But the others I'm finding are less automotive. I would line them to be able to take it home and tinker with it when there not being mentally abused at work. Lot of distractions in a shop.
	Jeep 2.4 Tigershark Multi Air system 07/12/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Engine: 16 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2.4L] Hello, I have this 2016 Jeep 2.4 engine that came in from an auction. There is no doubt the head has been off etc. When we got this engine it would spin with zero compression. Thinking that this was just the Multi Ai...

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