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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

Rear Complete Struts
07/27/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Chassis: 13 Mini Cooper Countryman 1.6L] I am trying to find rear complete struts for the rear napa,carquest,or oreillys cant get napas vin search says its a r60 not sure on that.
2013 Honda Odyssey Intermittent Extended Crank
07/23/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Thank you for any help in advance and I apologize in advance for lack of much testing. The vehicle is a 2013 Honda Odyssey with about 175,000 miles. I take very good care of this vehicle mechanically and maintenance wise. This is my wife\'s vehicle a...
hybrid issues
07/20/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Driveability: 14 Kia Optima Hybrid EX 2.4L] grandaughters first car. runs and drives fine until randomly shuts off and message appears on screen "check hybrid system turn off engine" Turn off turn back on and goes fine. Scanned the7 0r 8 modules and no ...
2020 Corvette rear hatch warning will not turn off
07/18/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Electrical: 20 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2L] We have a 2020 Corvette here at my shop. Owner is complaining the REAR HATCH OPEN on his display will not turn off. There is a small micro switch that closes when the rear hatch is closed and opens when t...
Lexus camshaft housing damage
07/16/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Engine: 03 Lexus LS430 4.3L] A couple of years ago I was asked to look at this LS430 because another shop had attempted to repair it previously and failed. Someone replaced the cam seals in this engine and scarred up the driver's side front camshaft hou...

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