Questions tagged [clutch]
The clutch disengages the engine from the gearbox in a manual-transmission car, enabling the driver to change gear.
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Clutch on new car
I recently bought a new Suzuki Dzire manual transmission and I have this weird behavior with the clutch’s biting point. When I start the car in the morning everything’s fine. The biting point is about ...
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Honda Civic 2006 AC clutch disengaging when warm
My AC on my honda civic 2006 works very well for the first 15 - 20 min after starting the car. Then the clutch starts engaging and disengaging frequently until eventually in about 10 min it completely ...
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Will greasing clutch parts make it softer
I have a Subaru STI 2009 with 180k kilometers on it a very hard clutch, closer to a truck than a usual car. It works fine and has been that way for at least the two years I've had the car but it is so ...
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Master clutch cylinder seal tears
There are tears (destroyed), on my new Wilwood master clutch cylinder piston seal...second Wilwood master clutch cylinder did the same. What can be done? This is on a Cobra replica.
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new clutch set- vibration at bitting point
Replaced dual mass flywheel and clutch with release bearing last weekend on my vw tdi. There is vibration through the car at bitting point, in 1st gear the most, can feel in reverse as well, but not ...
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Why does my clutch behave differently on hill starts?
I've got a 2014 Renault Clio diesel, so it's pretty easy to roll off from a flat standstill with just the clutch. When I do that, it does so smoothly,
that is as I raise the clutch the car just moves ...
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Golf MK7 clunk/klik while engaging or disengaging the clutch
I have a manual transmission Golf 7 TSI from 2015 and when shifting in the lower gears(1->2, 2->3, 3->4) there is an audible clunk when engaging or disengaging the clutch. This however only happens ...
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Sante Fe: what kind of cylinder does the clutch have
How can I determine what type of clutch cylinder is on a Hyundai Santa Fe 2007?
An auto mechanic who was giving me an estimate said if it was an "outer" type cylinder it would be very easy and cheap ...
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Won't go into gear (rare occasion)
I have a Nissan X-Trail T30. Recently, I noticed that the car won't go into gear from time to time. Most of the time, it drives just fine. It happens after driving quite a distance. I didn't notice ...
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2007 Subaru Legacy not engaging any gears
I was driving home the other night and I felt something snap below me. Immediately after, I had no acceleration. I can move the shift into any gear, but it's as if the car is staying in neutral. It ...
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Grinding sound when shifting up into 3rd gear from 2nd
just a quick question on the clutch I have on a vw polo.
The car makes a short grind sound when shifting up into 3rd gear from second.
It doesn't make this sound if it is shifted down into 3rd from ...
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Broken wire connector
The plastic part of the plug that my ac clutch connects to is broken. I cant get it unplugged. Im trying to change ac compressor in 04 kia sorento. I need easiest way possible to fix this
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Mazda 6 2004 Clutch Pedal Will Not Return
Recently changed the clutch master cylinder on a Mazda 6 2004 and when trying to bleed the system found that the clutch pedal will not return to the up position. Thought maybe a problem then with the ...
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Vauxhall Astra clutch pedal wobbly- quick fix?
I have a 2010 vauxhall astra, the clutch pedal wobbles from side to side a bit. I'm wondering if there is a quick fix to sort this... I've had a look at the pedals and seems like the joining which is ...
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Audi S1 New Clutch problem
I have fitted an uprated Sachs clutch (flywheel/pressure plate/friction plate/slave cylinder) and it drove well for about 100 miles. The bite was very low though.
Without warning (on a hot day?) the ...
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ranger clutch problems
I just tried starting my 99 ranger I just acquired . The truck hasn't been started for over a year, it was parked because the owner believed it had a lower end bearing knock. I started the truck and ...
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Does tiptronic transmission always use clutches?
Does tiptronic transmission always use clutches or dual cluctch packs? Or are they also built on CVT or other automatic transmission technologies?
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No pressure in clutch after bleeding the system
I have a 1992 GMC C2500. When I got it there was no pressure at all in the clutch. I bleed it from the bleed valve for about 20 minutes to make sure there was no more air bubbles coming out. After all ...
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Repeated uphill starts on rocky track in second or third gear - damage to transmission?
I was driving on a steep uphill offroad rocky track in a manual car with a rather weak engine, with my family in the back. I stopped at one point to check directions. I'm not used to manual cars and ...
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Slight vibrations and strange feeling in pedals (clutch and gas) in stop and go traffic
The problem is as follows: when driving in stop and go traffic, at some point I can feel some slight (most passengers are not able to feel them) vibrations in the cabin, accompanied by a "scratchy" ...
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Grinding feeling when pushing Clutch 1/4 way - VW Polo SE 2018 Manual
I have a Manual 2018 Polo SE.
Recently I have had a minor issue, sometimes when I am in first gear and I push the clutch down a quarter slowly or release it to 3 quarters slowly, I can feel what can ...
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Vauxhall Astra rev/rpm go high when I put my accelerator down after changing gears
I have a 2006 Vauxhall Astra SRI 1.8. Recently I have been experiencing an issue where after I change gear and put gas down, the car revs and seems like little/no power is actually going to the wheels....
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01 Ranger clutch symptoms are sorta confusing me
I don't have much knowledge of this trucks history or how it was cared for, only that it's very close to 200k miles and probably wasn't cared for terribly well.
Currently the clutch is causing me ...
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Sudden disengament of clutch in low rpms
I have bought a new Yamaha MT15, completed 200+ kms in it. But sometimes when I am stuck in traffic, I engage the clutch and gradually let it go but occasionally the clutch dis-engages and I am thrown ...
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Trouble with 2004 rodeo clutch
I have a 2004 rodeo and the clutch went soft the other day and no longer has any pressure in it.
I have changed out the slave cylinder,
Checked the master cylinder
Check all lines for leakage
Have ...
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Clutch fails to fully disengage, order of diagnosis
I'm about to get my hands on a 2001 Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI (6Y) Manual which has a clutch fault. The clutch does not slip and once the car is moving, it's possible to drive it relatively normally. ...
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New master cylinder but still no clutch pressure
I have a 2007 jeep compass with standard transmission. I have replaced my master cylinder and have bled all the lines but still have no clutch pressure. What should I try next?
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Spinning clutch by hand with alignment tool?
I'm in the process of cobbling together a custom clutch fork/pivot/throwout bearing setup for a classic Chevy with a reproduction clutch, but I'm having difficulty measuring the clutch pressure plate ...
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Dodge Dakota 2001 gets stuck in first or reverse gear, then stalls
But it only seems to happen when I'm in a situation where I have to be on the clutch for longer than usual, like in a parking lot. This never happens when I'm driving anywhere or at a stop light.
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Motorcycle clutch lever is too hard to pull
I've got an old Ducati Monster 620ie, which is my first motorbike. Pulling the clutch is a real pain in the ass. I mean it becomes
In order to be sure whether the problem is related with my rookiness ...
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Ford Bantam 160i
Good day
Our Ford Bantam 160i can't go into gear after starting, seems like the selector is the problem.
What should I look for.
Kind regards
Anthony
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How do self bleeding clutches work?
How do self bleeding clutches work?
Even if the highpoint is the resovoir, how does the air get out without letting the pressure out? Does it use some kind of special float valve like this?
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2000 Volkswagen jetta won't move
in my 2000 Volkswagen Jetta 5-speed manual there's a burning smell coming from the motor I can shift into any Gear with or without using the clutch but yet it wont turn off or stall and it won't move ...
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Is it bad to rev the engine in between shifts in a manual transmission?
I have an argument with a friend. My friend, whenever he upshifts, he would basically rev the engine while lifting his foot off the clutch. For example, let's say he shifts from 2nd to 3rd at 3000rpm, ...
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Clutch pedal sticks in semi-released position, then snaps rest of way — worn disk? Something else?
Recently, I was trying to climb a slick frosted country road (near my home), and had to ride the clutch quite a bit to do it. At one point, I got stuck in a snowdrift so that the car wasn't moving at ...
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Pontiac solstice 2006 manual starter
It wont start in neutral unless you turn the key and mess with the stick at the same time, usually takes 5 or 6 tries to get it to catch. I have no idea what the problem is
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2013 hyuandi genesis coupe turbo-manual
My rpm's seem to be jumping at higher gears, 5th and 6th. It is almost like i am in the wrong gear but I am not. I don't know if i need a new clutch and flywheel but looks pretty expensive. It revs up ...
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An acceleration problem with my Pulsar 150
While driving long distances sometimes my bike has problems when accelerating.
It doesn't go above the speed of 40kmh - the speedo stuck at 4(max 12) even after pulling full throttle. I have to drop ...
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Car has started abnormally slowing when clutch engaged
A couple of days ago was turning into my street and I noticed that I was slowing down when I engaged the clutch to shift down. I would expect to coast with the clutch depressed but the car was ...
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Hearing Rattling Noise When AC Engages
I have a 2008 Honda Civic Si and whenever I engage the Ac and have the car in neutral, I can hear a rattling noise, which seems to be coming from the gearbox. However, If I should depress the clutch ...
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My car vibrates on the bite point when no gas is given only at first gear (manual transmission) [duplicate]
My car vibrates on the bite point when no gas is given only at first gear (manual transmission). When gas is given it works fine. IT IS A NEW CLUTCH.
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Poor Uphill acceleration and skipping gears
I have a Honda CBF125cc 2010 model. I have recently tightened the chain and changed the sprockets. In the last couple of weeks my bike seems to skip 4th gear. I can physically move the gear shifter ...
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Grinding when pulling of in first gear, all other gears fine
I have a 2004 toyota yaris. I hear a grinding noise from by the clutch when pulling off in first gear.
If I lift the clutch up really slowly it doesn't make the noise. I'm just wondering what could ...
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Is it sane to put a performance clutch on a car simply to get a longer clutch life?
I'm about at the point where I need my clutch replaced. From what I've seen, a performance clutch has a more aggressive, synthetic friction material which can handle the higher temperatures of high ...
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Motorbike problem with power
Hi guys I got problem with my 125cc bike.. actually the engine run fine think is soon i put the first gear on and give up the clutch the bike is like try to go but unbelievable slowly even when I open ...
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Bmw 318i msport 2007
I have a 3 series 318i 2ltr 2007 m sport and I can not get my clutch to release.
The cdv was leaking. We changed the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder and bled the system for air. I can not ...
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Clutch engages lower after mechanic repaired slave cylinder. Can I adjust this to what it was?
Disclaimer: I have a very basic understanding of clutch and master/slave cylinder. (i.e. I know it's a basic hydraulic system)
Car: 2000 Hyundai accent
A year ago, I had my car towed in when it was ...
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repair /service on encoder chips in smart car clutch actuator motor
I am a DIYer trying to fix the clutch actuator motor on my Smart fortwo. The actuator has 3 components
A. the motor
B.the mechanical arm
C. the encoder.
A & B are good. component C is as shown....
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Hard to get into 1st and 2nd gear, when clutch is pressed against the left side
I have a manual Nissan Qashqai dci, where when I hold the clutch stick left, in order to switch to 1st or 2nd gear, I find it very difficult or almost impossible. I have to hold the stick lightly and ...
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What problems might cause car to temporarily mimic bad clutch type symptoms?
I noticed my car(civic vti 99) would on a few occasions have poor acceleration but rev really high and when this was happening I thought my clutch was on the way out. However after a few intermittent ...
