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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	used tipm? 08/06/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Electrical: 06 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 4.7L] can a used tipm be used on a 2006 dodge pickup>??? and co it need programmed?? thanks.
	1953 Ford Custom control arm bushings 08/05/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Chassis: 53 Ford Customline 4.2L] This customers car has a Chevy 350 in it and some sort of lower front clip for chevy, or hot rod...IDK. His control arm bushings are gone and I do not know how to fine replacements. Any suggestions? Im trying to load so...
	Stalls on Right Turns While Driving 08/05/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Driveability: 10 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.5L] This vehicle is fixed. It's been a while since anyone posted a case study. They used to be quite popular here, and a chance to learn something new. Driving down the road, the vehicle ran fine until you changed ...
	Coolant Question 07/30/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Engine: 07 Mazda 6 i 2.3L] I am about to send Earla's Mazda 6i into the shop for a number of issues, one of which is to replace the thermostat and housing due only to seepage. Car has no cooling issues at all. The shop wants to use Valvoline Max Life An...
	Spindle wear on brake sliding area 07/30/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Brakes: 99 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L] The area on the spindle where the metal disc brake backing slides, has some nasty grooves where they should mount and slide. Is there a way to deal with this? Seems that maybe a type of shim could be used as a new sl...

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