There are over 20 different automotive discussion forums in the iATN members only area, with 2.6 million messages and roughly 500 posts daily. You may discuss all manner of automotive topics with other automotive professionals in a threaded discussion format as shown in the screen below. The automotive discussion that takes place ranges from very technical in nature to repair shop management, automotive industry issues, and everything in between. Members upload waveforms, scan data, photos, videos and other documents and discuss them directly in forums. Below, your can see a sampling of the latest topics being discussed on iATN.
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| Phantom Wipe, or why Forensics Matters 09/13/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Electrical: 20 Buick Encore Preferred 1.4L] This vehicle is fixed. The wife's personal vehicle. Every time the engine is started the wipers turn on, sweep a random number of times, and then stop at a random position. Touching the switch eventually gets ... | ||
| Watson Chalin pusher axle 09/13/2025 in the HD/Fleet Forum [Miscellaneous: 08 Kenworth T800 15.8L] I need info to help diagnose a Watson Chalin pusher axle with auto raise in reverse. I have tried through KW and parts contacted PACCAR for help. Wanted to replace valves but received incorrect ones. Pulled 3 valve... | ||
| I Need to have variant CMP/CKP patterns for Nissan 1.6 09/13/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Driveability: 18 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 1.6L Mil Lamp On] For whatever reason I cannot upload files in Iatn now, so please use private link to 2 jpgs that tell the story. Here is a link to 2 jpgs that illustrate the dilemma [1drv.ms] Customer bought car w/ ... | ||
| Rear crank seal installer tool 09/12/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum [Engine: 01 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 8.1L] Does anyone have a GM- J42849 Crankshaft Rear Seal Installer that we can rent or borrow. We can not seem to locate one that we can get in a timely manner. Thanks. | ||
| intermittent no start 09/12/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum [Electrical: 13 Fiat 500 Lounge 1.4L] stick shift. towed in 5 times. starts after tow truck drops it. Have you seen the S connection set up on this starter? car has ignition switch, clutch switch, starter relay built into fuse box, anti theft, wiring. ho... |
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