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There are over 20 different automotive discussion forums in the iATN members only area, with 2.5 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

2019 F350 6.2 CAM WEAR
04/30/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
19 FORD F350 6.2 Camshaft lobe worn down and rocker arm ran worn for a while and then came apart, no roller on camshaft. 130,000 miles pipeline company truck. A few years ago everyone recommended to replace the engine due to metal going through system for...
Ford Transit 3.5L- underboost
04/30/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Engine: 21 Ford Transit-350 PTV 3.5L] I have this 21 Ford Transit 350 PTV with the 3.5L "G" engine that has no boost at all and a P0299 underboost DTC. It has 119k miles on it and the oil is filthy but full. I can tell it has not been regularly changed....
Sun VAT 40 carbon pile
04/29/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
I need a new carbon pile for my VAT 40. Does anyone know if they are still available? Don't want parts, want an assy. The copper plate on top of the top carbon disc was only loading in 2 small places and burnt up. The plate is warped. I tried sanding it a...
Toyota Techstream question
04/27/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Driveability: 03 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner 3.4L] I have this car that I am trying to do some evap. system diagnosis on and was frustrated with the Techstream that I am using on it. It is a ancient version like from 2010 or so and was wondering if the lat...
supporting scanners for battery reset
04/26/2024 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Hello IATN members. Do any AM scanners support battery reset/registration for 2018 Ford Escape 1.5 start/stop system? Thank you, Louis [...].

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