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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.

Recent Automotive Discussions in the Forums

To hone cylinders or not to hone cylinders when re ringing
07/03/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Hello there everyone I am sure this has been hashed and rehashed but I have, in the past couple of years, had to re ring ALOT of engines. I have ran my shop for 26 years and am 55 years old. I was always taught to "deglaze" or hone a bore before putting n...
1998 Jeep Wrangler Cat Monitor
07/02/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Hey guys. I got a 98 jeep wrangler with a 4.0. Here in cali, all monitors besides evap need to be set for smog. This one will not set the catalyst monitor. I looked at the archives here and somebody noted that the drb3 will actually tell you what con...
replacement line segments/ fittings
07/02/2025 in the HVAC Forum
I would like to replace this rotted line segment at the outlet of the rear evaporator core of this vehicle and re-connect to the hose segment. This short, ninety-degree, aluminum segment has a barbed end for exiting into barrier hose and the evap core end...
Hyundai Door lock issue
07/01/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Electrical: 17 Hyundai Accent SE 1.6L] I have a 2017 Hyundai Accent [...] and the door locks keep locking automatically when the unlock button is pressed with the door switch or with the remote. Also, when the key is turned off and removed the locks wi...
04 Jeep GC 42RE cooler line check valve
06/30/2025 in the Transmission Forum
[Transmission: 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L] Looks like this Jeep has a cooler line brass check valve that is leaking a little. Is there a replacement for it or any other ideas? Thanks!

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