Car idles when shifted into any gear when foot is removed from clutch
My Hondas engine still starts up and runs but the car is undrivable. So I ended up bleeding my clutch today… she'll move some what now. Just don't know what else is wrong with her. Like I have resistance in my clutch pedal now but I can put my foot on the clutch put it in first gear remove my foot from the clutch(no gas) and she just sits and idles… does the same thing in 2nd gear. She'll move if i rev her high but not very much. When I put her in reverse she'll backup but there is a strange noise that comes about when I do so. What else should I be looking at?
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Hi there. This sounds like you have a failed clutch disc or pressure plate. The clutch disc provides the frictional surface for the flywheel and pressure plate to grab and move the vehicle. The input shaft of the transmission is engaged by the clutch disc when the pressure plate is allowed to apply pressure against the disc forcing it to make contact with the flywheel; the friction and wearable part of the disc provide the smoother transition of power from the engine to the transmission. If the disc is severely worn, it may slip or not engage. What sounds like has happened is the disc is severely worn and unable to properly engage- which is why the vehicle will move some, when the engine is revved. The other possibility is that the pressure plate has failed and is no longer applying adequate pressure to keep the clutch disc engaged. Either one will require the replacement of the components as a set. YourMechanic has several technicians available that can assist you with a car does not move inspection and provide and estimate and direction of repair. Unfortunately, YourMechanic does not offer clutch replacement services at this time.
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Whistling or whining from the clutch can be caused e.g. by the release bearing running off-center, an off-center input shaft, or a defective pilot bearing. On the other hand, rattling noises may be due to load alterations if clutch disks are furnished with preliminary dampers.
This noise is caused by the excess air in your transmission line. Commonly, drivers will notice this gurgling noise when their transmission slips while shifting gears. If you hear a gurgling noise, particularly while shifting gears, it may mean that your fluid levels are low enough to cause damage to your transmission.
If your transmission mount or engine mount becomes loose or breaks, you may hear clunking noises whenever you make a sudden change in speed or whenever you shift gears, due to the movement of the unsecure mount.
Car Shakes When the Gears Shift (for both manual and automatic transmissions) Normally functioning transmissions keep your ride smooth during gear shifts. Automatic transmissions that shift hard, jerk or shake during a shift change may mean your transmission fluid needs changed or fluid level is low.
While a slightly damaged release bearing usually causes a whining noise, a severely damaged release bearing often produces loud, grinding noises when it is placed under pressure.
How long will a noisy clutch release bearing last? If your clutch is making unusual noises when you push the pedal down you should take your car to a mechanic as soon as possible. A noisy clutch release bearing might last a hundred more miles, or it might not, but that isn`t a risk you should be willing to take.
Beware a shake, jerk or grind
Automatic gearbox telltale signs include hesitation, slipping, or “trembling” during gear changes. Manuals are more likely to grind. Jerking and clunking noises are more likely to be caused by failing engine and transmission mounts.
Strange Noises
If the sound resembles humming, buzzing, or clunking, you may be experiencing transmission failure. Bad automatic transmissions may emit humming, buzzing, or whining noises while manual transmissions have harsher “clunking” sounds.
The Vehicle Speed Sensor measures vehicle speed. When it fails the transmission can stop shifting or shift late and harsh. A bad VSS may also inhibit overdrive and the converter clutch.
Buzzing and hissing. If the gear shifter or the shift linkage are making a hissing of buzzing noise while the car is moving, particularly while the vehicle is accelerating or decelerating, a loose bolt or worn rubber isolators in the shift linkage is the most common cause.
Grinding marks left on the crankshaft face produce a visual swirl or sunburst pattern with scratches, sometimes crisscrossing one another in a cross-hatch pattern similar to honing marks on a cylinder wall.
If you hear a high-pitched squeaking as you press the pedal then you know that you have a problem with your clutch. This sort of noise is usually associated with problems with the clutch release or throw-out bearings.
The average lifespan of a clutch is anywhere between 20,000 to 150,000 miles. Luckily, your clutch will likely give you ample notice that something is going wrong. Don`t get left at the side of the road with a vehicle that won`t shift into gear.
Common causes: Worn bearings; main, rod, or thrust. Damaged or worn main bearing noise is loudest under heavy load. Check your oil dipstick for any metal reflections. Metal shavings in the oil is one of the first indications of your main bearing material sloughing off.
My Gears Are Clunking, Clicking Or Rattling
These noises usually mean that your gearbox or engine is on it`s way to failing, which can be catastrophic if you are driving at the time. For this reason, you should try and have the car collected rather than driving it to the garage.
Rattling is one sound you want to be aware of. If you hear odd rattling sounds when you accelerate, this might be a symptom of a bad torque converter. The same can be true of whirring noises.
Not being able to shift is a direct result of having low transmission fluid. Slipping Gears – On the flipside, slipping out of gear is another side effect of having low transmission fluid. For example, you may be maintaining your current speed, then suddenly feel your vehicle downshift or shift to a higher gear.
Transmission fluid ensures that the gears shift smoothly, but there will be a clunking sound in manual transmissions and whining sounds from automatic ones if it is low.
For example, in some situations an oxygen sensor can cause poor shifting in your transmission – if the engine isn`t running correctly, the transmission control module may misinterpret when and where it`s supposed to be shifting, causing erratic behavior at the transmission.
A faulty crankshaft sensor is also used by the transmission as an input shaft speed sensor for the transmission to shift correctly. The sensor may affect shifting and also the way the engine runs. Your engine may also have went into failure mode if the crankshaft sensor is failing.
1. At the top of all auto repair experts lists for causes of problematic transmissions is low transmission fluid. Usually caused by a leak somewhere in the system, low or contaminated fluid makes it nearly impossible for the transmission to automatically shift gears and run smoothly.
When the transmission fluid isn`t clean or is blocked by a clogged filter, the internal components won`t have the lubrication they require to function properly. This could lead to shifting issues, grinding gears, slipping transmission or other common symptoms of transmission problems.
Problems Battery Corrosion Cause on Transmission
Some signs to notice in your transmission include the gears being missed completely when you shift or the shift being delayed. This means that at certain moments, the corroded battery terminals are causing the transmission to not get the amount of power it needs.
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Car idles when shifted into any gear when foot is removed from clutch
ANSWER : Hi there. This sounds like you have a failed clutch disc or pressure plate. The clutch disc provides the frictional surface for the flywheel and pressure plate to grab and move the vehicle. The input shaft of the transmission is engaged by the clutch disc when the pressure plate is allowed to apply pressure against the disc forcing it to make contact with the flywheel; the friction and wearable part of the disc provide the smoother transition of power from the engine to the transmission. If the disc is severely worn, it may slip or not engage. What sounds like has happened is the disc is severely worn and unable to properly engage- which is why the vehicle will move some, when the engine is revved. The other possibility is that the pressure plate has failed and is no longer applying adequate pressure to keep the clutch disc engaged. Either one will require the replacement of the components as a set. YourMechanic has several technicians available that can assist you with a car does not move inspection and provide and estimate and direction of repair. Unfortunately, YourMechanic does not offer clutch replacement services at this time.
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Stays idling when I put it in gear, and the car doesn’t move. When forced into any gear without the clutch, the car does not shut off.
ANSWER : Hi there. The clutch may be worn and slipping causing the engine to stay running as the shifter is put into a gear selection. If the clutch was working, when put into gear and let off the clutch pedal, the vehicle will either move or stall out the engine. Check the slave cylinder and see if the return spring has broken off causing the clutch fork to stay engaged. Also the clutch adjuster cable could be out of adjustment or damaged. If the pedal and hydraulic assembly has no issues, then I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you diagnose your clutch.
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cannot put car in gear while running
ANSWER : Hello. If the clutch hydraulic system is fully bled and functioning properly then it needs a new clutch. When the clutch fails the hydraulic system can allow it to work properly until the slave cylinder overextends and the system ends up overheating which causes it to create air in the system. I would double check the pressure in the hydraulic system first and if all of the parts are working correctly then the clutch will be needed.
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The car doesn’t shift into first gear while it works fine in reverse
ANSWER : The problem could be that the internal transmission pump is weak, or the transmission clutch seals are leaking. It sounds like the transmission will need an overhaul.
I recommend having a transmission mechanic test the pressures and diagnose the problems to verify whether you need an overhaul with a new torque convertor.
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I got sound when I shift to 3rd gear and it’s get hard to put shift to second gear when car is in 3rd gear.
ANSWER : Hello. It sounds as though the synchronizers in the transmission, which are used to adjust transmission internal gear speed when upshifting or downshifting are possibly worn out or you are shifting a bit too fast. It is also possible that the clutch is not releasing fully when you press the clutch pedal. In some conditions, utilizing synthetic gear oil in the transmission can help the quality of gear shifting. If the clutch is not fully releasing an inspection of the clutch hydraulics is a good idea. I would recommend having an inspection of the hard shift completed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost for repairs.
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Car won’t go into gear. 2002 Audi A4 Quattro
ANSWER : Hi there – Your symptoms describe the behavior to expect when your clutch hydraulics go out (clutch master and clutch slave cylinders). Check your clutch fluid level – it may be low. If the fluid level is low, this usually means your clutch slave cylinder has worn out, not unusual with your mileage, and should be replaced. I recommend a malfunctioning clutch inspection performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.
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When shifting into 1st gear and attempting to take off, car shakes and then stalls. Car also won’t let me shift into reverse.
ANSWER : Hi there. Either the shifter rail is damaged inside the transmission keeping the gears from going into reverse and the first gear from connecting all the way, or the transmission first and reverse gears are damaged causing the transmission to have a hesitation on the forward 1st gear and no reverse. I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you diagnose your transmission shifting issue.
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the car will not shift into any gear, but the gear shift moves
ANSWER : transmission shifting
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