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Automotive Technical Theory Forum

Professional automotive forum for discussion of the theory of operation for any automotive system or component. Discussions include electrical and electronic theory, engine propulsion theory, fuel system theory, ignition systems theory, and much more. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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A public ackknowledgement for Byron's position
10/12/2024 in the Technical Theory Forum
So if you followed along on this case study... all throughout, you will have seen some different positions taken in how to approach car repairs in todays auto repair world. I have finished the case study off forum with Byron, while i was going back into t...
Calculus
10/08/2024 in the Technical Theory Forum
I figured I should learn Calculus on my journey to self-improvement. OF COURSE, I GOOGLED it. I cant understand the definition of Calculus really. Sooooo, I GOOGLED up a childs cartoon explaining Calculus. I now know there are 2 types of Calculus and that...
Secondary ignition coil circuits
10/03/2024 in the Technical Theory Forum
Just trying to wrap my head around something that may be basic but looking for input anyway. On a conventional wound ignition coil the secondary and primary windings have a common connection. In my mind this is to make a complete circuit for the current t...
Case study for you Byron
09/30/2024 in the Technical Theory Forum
[Driveability: 16 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1.5L] 2016 CHEV MALIBU cruise control Oct. 27 2023 Complaint was "cruise control shuts off on its own" and "instrument cluster sometimes drops out" and "stability light comes on" The most evident of these is cruise d...
Suspension & alignment forces
09/10/2024 in the Technical Theory Forum
Recent discussions on the forum reveal a VERY wide range of levels of understanding about steering & suspension systems. Most have at least some knowledge of the most basic adjustable alignment angles and how to adjust them. Some have far, far greater und...

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