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Automotive Technical Discussion Forum

Professional automotive forum for all types of vehicle repair discussion that does not fit into one of our more specific technical forums. Discussions include both OBD and OBD2, engine performance analysis, diagnostic best practices, service information, vehicle standards such as J1962, J1939, J2534, OBD2 modes (e.g. MODE$06), ignition and fuel system analysis, alternative propulsion (e.g. hybrid, electric, natural gas), and more. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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Recent Automotive Discussions in the Automotive Technical Discussion Forum

Cracked flexplate?
06/05/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Engine: 10 Ford Taurus Limited 3.5L] We replaced a broken flex plate with an oem part on this Taurus in December of 2024 @ 186648 miles. It is back with the same problem again @ 210000. We don't see any significant play in the crankshaft, nor do we noti...
Rear Overloads
06/05/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Chassis: 00 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L] Customer has 2000 F350 2WD, and wants to add some overload suspension to the rear leaf spring setup. I am not crazy about anything with air. I see something made by Timbren that look somewhat simple, I gues...
Chrysler 3.6 P0365 VVT issue
06/03/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Driveability: 19 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.6L] Hi, this is a new customer and there is no history on this truck it has 123000 kms. It drives fine no noises but it had trouble codes p0340,p0018,p0365,p054c. I realized valve covers had been off and motor o...
Tire Pressure Monitor Looses signals and High Speeds
06/02/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
[Miscellaneous: 12 Cadillac SRX Luxury 3.6L] I Have this Cadillac that has had all 4 Sensors Replaced, All Programmed and Shows Correct Pressures at Tell Tale on Dash. No Codes when it leaves the shop. At speeds UNDER 30 mph it continues to Read correct ...
Fuse link substitute
05/27/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Still see a few vehicles that use the fuse link wiring as needed. Is there a kind of slow blow fuse setup that could be substituted for a bad/burnt fuse link? Would make things somewhat easier. If the proper fuse link wire is available, what connector cou...

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