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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

Readiness monitors
11/13/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Miscellaneous: 18 Ram 2500 Big Horn 6.7L] I have two monitors that won't set. I tried to get a smog test here in SoCal. Originally, it was 3, but I put some miles on it and still saw no change. Previously, I had it at a local dealership for a brake reca...
2012 Subaru forester stalls at stops
11/12/2026 in the Transmission Forum
I've got a 2012 Subaru Forrester at the shop. This has the dual overhead cam timing, chain engine, but has the automatic transmission as opposed to the CVT which is available in the outback of the same year. This thing stalls out pretty regularly when com...
intermittent no start & failure to recognize key(s)
11/11/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Electrical: 21 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier 5.3L] Greetings iATN, this is a two-part question, part one being specific to the vehicle and its symptoms, and part two concerning what professionalism looks like in comparable situations. 1. This vehicle was towe...
Wheel and hub center size importance
11/10/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Just a general question. It seems that most vehicles as far as I have noticed have hub and wheel centers sized to match each other. I presume that the hub and wheel center carries the load and the studs hold the wheel against the hub face. However, I reca...
2001 Volvo S80 Crank, No Start
11/09/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Electrical: 01 Volvo S80 2.9 2.9L] Looking for some help from you European guys. I got a 2001 Volvo S80 that cranks, but will not start. Other than being old, the car is in immaculate condition. I checked the codes and there was a code in it for a cam s...

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