Signs of a clutch failure in an automatic transmission:
* Clutch slip:
* The car does not respond to pressing the gas pedal or accelerates very slowly.
* Sliding or jerking occurs when shifting gears.
* The engine runs at high speeds, but the car does not accelerate.
*Burning smell:
* There may be a burning or scorching odor when the transmission is operating.
*Transmission fluid leak:
* There may be red or brown fluid leaking from underneath the transmission. This may indicate worn clutch seals or seals.
* Vibration or rattling:
* Intense vibrations or rattling when engaging the clutch or changing gears.
* Difficulty shifting gears:
* The transmission slips or jumps when changing gears.
* Grinding or noise is heard when shifting gears.
* Reverse problems:
* Difficulty turning on or moving the car in reverse.
Possible causes of clutch malfunctions in an automatic transmission:
* Wear of clutch friction discs
* Deformation or damage to the clutch housing
* Failure of the hydraulic clutch drive
* Contamination or aging transmission fluid
* Malfunction of the electronic transmission control unit
* Mechanical damage in the transmission