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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

2018 malibu steering rack replacement
01/12/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
2018 chevy malibu 1.5 auto steering rack replacement. MOD states to capture the key count. I cannot do this because the rack is dead. Do I really need this to program the replacement? Ran into this before on a Colorado which stated to do the same thing an...
2018 RAV4 radar cruise
01/08/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Miscellaneous: 18 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE 2.5L] I need to replace the inverter cooler/radiator for the hybrid system. Front bumper etc... must be removed. I am "assuming" the radar unit is up there and must be removed also. If I remove or mess with that ...
Toyota GPS
01/07/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
I bought a 2017 Toyota Sienna used. You have to have the Scout GPS app on your phone. I can't find it in my android phone's app store. Any suggestions. My phone is less than 2 years old. Thanks.
Fuel Additive
01/07/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
I was reading a Tech Tips article in Shop Owner Magazine for VW with missfire codes. The suggestion was to try a VW sourced additive. It stated with the fuel tank at least ½full add 1 bottle. Further in the article it said after driving 100 miles you...
Ball bearings, ball to race clearance
01/04/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
G'day iATN members, ball to race clearance is probably something you don't devote much thought to, unless you rebuild alternators or high load/speed electric motors. I know that I don't normally give bearing clearance a 2nd thought. If I order in, say a g...

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