When I step on gas pedal, the engine revs up but there is no acceleration
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When I step on gas pedal, the engine revs up but there is no acceleration. When step off gas a bit it car starts to accelerate again. It's a manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla. This is happening more and more frequently.
Is this a problem with the transmission, clutch or something else altogether? And wondering if it's going to cost a lot to fix.
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When I step on gas pedal, the engine revs up but there is no acceleration. When step off gas a bit it car starts to accelerate again. It's a manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla. This is happening more and more frequently.
Is this a problem with the transmission, clutch or something else altogether? And wondering if it's going to cost a lot to fix.
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How long have you owned it? How many miles are on it? How many miles did the term of your ownership put on it?
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
I'm the original owner so 13 years with approx 275000km
– josi
yesterday
Wow, very nice. Definitely sounds like a clutch problem so if you get it repaired then enjoy your car for the next 275000km!
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
Yes! If it wasn't for the rust I think it would be best to fix but these canadian winters are not so kind...i'm not sure I'd get another 275000km :)
– josi
23 hours ago
I personally wouldn't agree that you should go for a factory dual mass unit if/when you replace the flywheel, my suggestion is to get a 'stock pressure' organic aftermarket clutch kit from someone like ACT or Exceddy, with a single mass flywheel. MUCH cheaper option than an OEM replacement, and honestly it's just NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) that a dual mass flywheel helps with in a car like yours.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
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When I step on gas pedal, the engine revs up but there is no acceleration. When step off gas a bit it car starts to accelerate again. It's a manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla. This is happening more and more frequently.
Is this a problem with the transmission, clutch or something else altogether? And wondering if it's going to cost a lot to fix.
acceleration
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When I step on gas pedal, the engine revs up but there is no acceleration. When step off gas a bit it car starts to accelerate again. It's a manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla. This is happening more and more frequently.
Is this a problem with the transmission, clutch or something else altogether? And wondering if it's going to cost a lot to fix.
acceleration
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How long have you owned it? How many miles are on it? How many miles did the term of your ownership put on it?
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
I'm the original owner so 13 years with approx 275000km
– josi
yesterday
Wow, very nice. Definitely sounds like a clutch problem so if you get it repaired then enjoy your car for the next 275000km!
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
Yes! If it wasn't for the rust I think it would be best to fix but these canadian winters are not so kind...i'm not sure I'd get another 275000km :)
– josi
23 hours ago
I personally wouldn't agree that you should go for a factory dual mass unit if/when you replace the flywheel, my suggestion is to get a 'stock pressure' organic aftermarket clutch kit from someone like ACT or Exceddy, with a single mass flywheel. MUCH cheaper option than an OEM replacement, and honestly it's just NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) that a dual mass flywheel helps with in a car like yours.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
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How long have you owned it? How many miles are on it? How many miles did the term of your ownership put on it?
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
I'm the original owner so 13 years with approx 275000km
– josi
yesterday
Wow, very nice. Definitely sounds like a clutch problem so if you get it repaired then enjoy your car for the next 275000km!
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
Yes! If it wasn't for the rust I think it would be best to fix but these canadian winters are not so kind...i'm not sure I'd get another 275000km :)
– josi
23 hours ago
I personally wouldn't agree that you should go for a factory dual mass unit if/when you replace the flywheel, my suggestion is to get a 'stock pressure' organic aftermarket clutch kit from someone like ACT or Exceddy, with a single mass flywheel. MUCH cheaper option than an OEM replacement, and honestly it's just NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) that a dual mass flywheel helps with in a car like yours.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
How long have you owned it? How many miles are on it? How many miles did the term of your ownership put on it?
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
How long have you owned it? How many miles are on it? How many miles did the term of your ownership put on it?
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
I'm the original owner so 13 years with approx 275000km
– josi
yesterday
I'm the original owner so 13 years with approx 275000km
– josi
yesterday
Wow, very nice. Definitely sounds like a clutch problem so if you get it repaired then enjoy your car for the next 275000km!
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
Wow, very nice. Definitely sounds like a clutch problem so if you get it repaired then enjoy your car for the next 275000km!
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
Yes! If it wasn't for the rust I think it would be best to fix but these canadian winters are not so kind...i'm not sure I'd get another 275000km :)
– josi
23 hours ago
Yes! If it wasn't for the rust I think it would be best to fix but these canadian winters are not so kind...i'm not sure I'd get another 275000km :)
– josi
23 hours ago
I personally wouldn't agree that you should go for a factory dual mass unit if/when you replace the flywheel, my suggestion is to get a 'stock pressure' organic aftermarket clutch kit from someone like ACT or Exceddy, with a single mass flywheel. MUCH cheaper option than an OEM replacement, and honestly it's just NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) that a dual mass flywheel helps with in a car like yours.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
I personally wouldn't agree that you should go for a factory dual mass unit if/when you replace the flywheel, my suggestion is to get a 'stock pressure' organic aftermarket clutch kit from someone like ACT or Exceddy, with a single mass flywheel. MUCH cheaper option than an OEM replacement, and honestly it's just NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) that a dual mass flywheel helps with in a car like yours.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
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This sounds like the classic symptoms of a slipping clutch.
The solution is to replace it or have it replaced. If it is a DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel - fitted to reduce vibration) type then it is usually a good idea to replace that as well at the same time.
The minimum will be a centre or friction plate, but personally I will always fit a new pressure plate at the same time. If the flywheel surface shows serious signs of wear then that may need skimming or replacing.
As for prices, they vary between countries, and within countries even, for the cost of labor, parts also vary in price, so you have to find out for your area.
answered yesterday
Solar Mike
16.5k21028
Totalling correct answer. Always change DMF together with the clutch.
– AsenM
yesterday
@AsenM well, I know people who are selling who do the minimum... but others who are keeping do do the dmf at the same time...
– Solar Mike
yesterday
Alright, I guess I'll have to get an estimate on the repair...figure out if it's worth the repair cost. It's getting up there in age :) Thank you!
– josi
yesterday
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While I agree it is probably a slipping clutch, before I had the cluth and pressure plate replaced I think you would want to have the clutch pedal cable checked to see if it is mis-adjusted. In some cases the pedal play may be causing the clutch to be slightly engaged even when your foot is off the pedal. This adjustment should be very inexpensive if you haven't already polished (hence damaged) the friction plate.
The sooner the better to avoid further damage.
answered yesterday
Robert Cline
1011
While modern cars can have their clutch engagement point adjusted, it should be noted that an '05 Corolla uses a hydraulic clutch system and not a cable system. Of course, Rob's not wrong here - a misadjusted clutch (or even one that needs new fluid or a good bleed) can cause this symptom.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
1
On a car with 275,000km on the original clutch... I mean, odds are
– J...
7 hours ago
Sure, but $50 to have a mechanic check the cable before you spend 10x+ on parts and labor for a clutch isn't absurd.
– Adonalsium
7 hours ago
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
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active
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active
oldest
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up vote
20
down vote
This sounds like the classic symptoms of a slipping clutch.
The solution is to replace it or have it replaced. If it is a DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel - fitted to reduce vibration) type then it is usually a good idea to replace that as well at the same time.
The minimum will be a centre or friction plate, but personally I will always fit a new pressure plate at the same time. If the flywheel surface shows serious signs of wear then that may need skimming or replacing.
As for prices, they vary between countries, and within countries even, for the cost of labor, parts also vary in price, so you have to find out for your area.
answered yesterday
Solar Mike
16.5k21028
Totalling correct answer. Always change DMF together with the clutch.
– AsenM
yesterday
@AsenM well, I know people who are selling who do the minimum... but others who are keeping do do the dmf at the same time...
– Solar Mike
yesterday
Alright, I guess I'll have to get an estimate on the repair...figure out if it's worth the repair cost. It's getting up there in age :) Thank you!
– josi
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
20
down vote
This sounds like the classic symptoms of a slipping clutch.
The solution is to replace it or have it replaced. If it is a DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel - fitted to reduce vibration) type then it is usually a good idea to replace that as well at the same time.
The minimum will be a centre or friction plate, but personally I will always fit a new pressure plate at the same time. If the flywheel surface shows serious signs of wear then that may need skimming or replacing.
As for prices, they vary between countries, and within countries even, for the cost of labor, parts also vary in price, so you have to find out for your area.
answered yesterday
Solar Mike
16.5k21028
Totalling correct answer. Always change DMF together with the clutch.
– AsenM
yesterday
@AsenM well, I know people who are selling who do the minimum... but others who are keeping do do the dmf at the same time...
– Solar Mike
yesterday
Alright, I guess I'll have to get an estimate on the repair...figure out if it's worth the repair cost. It's getting up there in age :) Thank you!
– josi
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
20
down vote
up vote
20
down vote
This sounds like the classic symptoms of a slipping clutch.
The solution is to replace it or have it replaced. If it is a DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel - fitted to reduce vibration) type then it is usually a good idea to replace that as well at the same time.
The minimum will be a centre or friction plate, but personally I will always fit a new pressure plate at the same time. If the flywheel surface shows serious signs of wear then that may need skimming or replacing.
As for prices, they vary between countries, and within countries even, for the cost of labor, parts also vary in price, so you have to find out for your area.
answered yesterday
Solar Mike
16.5k21028
This sounds like the classic symptoms of a slipping clutch.
The solution is to replace it or have it replaced. If it is a DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel - fitted to reduce vibration) type then it is usually a good idea to replace that as well at the same time.
The minimum will be a centre or friction plate, but personally I will always fit a new pressure plate at the same time. If the flywheel surface shows serious signs of wear then that may need skimming or replacing.
As for prices, they vary between countries, and within countries even, for the cost of labor, parts also vary in price, so you have to find out for your area.
answered yesterday
Solar Mike
16.5k21028
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Solar Mike
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Solar Mike
16.5k21028
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Solar Mike
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Totalling correct answer. Always change DMF together with the clutch.
– AsenM
yesterday
@AsenM well, I know people who are selling who do the minimum... but others who are keeping do do the dmf at the same time...
– Solar Mike
yesterday
Alright, I guess I'll have to get an estimate on the repair...figure out if it's worth the repair cost. It's getting up there in age :) Thank you!
– josi
yesterday
add a comment |
Totalling correct answer. Always change DMF together with the clutch.
– AsenM
yesterday
@AsenM well, I know people who are selling who do the minimum... but others who are keeping do do the dmf at the same time...
– Solar Mike
yesterday
Alright, I guess I'll have to get an estimate on the repair...figure out if it's worth the repair cost. It's getting up there in age :) Thank you!
– josi
yesterday
Totalling correct answer. Always change DMF together with the clutch.
– AsenM
yesterday
Totalling correct answer. Always change DMF together with the clutch.
– AsenM
yesterday
@AsenM well, I know people who are selling who do the minimum... but others who are keeping do do the dmf at the same time...
– Solar Mike
yesterday
@AsenM well, I know people who are selling who do the minimum... but others who are keeping do do the dmf at the same time...
– Solar Mike
yesterday
Alright, I guess I'll have to get an estimate on the repair...figure out if it's worth the repair cost. It's getting up there in age :) Thank you!
– josi
yesterday
Alright, I guess I'll have to get an estimate on the repair...figure out if it's worth the repair cost. It's getting up there in age :) Thank you!
– josi
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
6
down vote
While I agree it is probably a slipping clutch, before I had the cluth and pressure plate replaced I think you would want to have the clutch pedal cable checked to see if it is mis-adjusted. In some cases the pedal play may be causing the clutch to be slightly engaged even when your foot is off the pedal. This adjustment should be very inexpensive if you haven't already polished (hence damaged) the friction plate.
The sooner the better to avoid further damage.
answered yesterday
Robert Cline
1011
While modern cars can have their clutch engagement point adjusted, it should be noted that an '05 Corolla uses a hydraulic clutch system and not a cable system. Of course, Rob's not wrong here - a misadjusted clutch (or even one that needs new fluid or a good bleed) can cause this symptom.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
1
On a car with 275,000km on the original clutch... I mean, odds are
– J...
7 hours ago
Sure, but $50 to have a mechanic check the cable before you spend 10x+ on parts and labor for a clutch isn't absurd.
– Adonalsium
7 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
6
down vote
While I agree it is probably a slipping clutch, before I had the cluth and pressure plate replaced I think you would want to have the clutch pedal cable checked to see if it is mis-adjusted. In some cases the pedal play may be causing the clutch to be slightly engaged even when your foot is off the pedal. This adjustment should be very inexpensive if you haven't already polished (hence damaged) the friction plate.
The sooner the better to avoid further damage.
answered yesterday
Robert Cline
1011
While modern cars can have their clutch engagement point adjusted, it should be noted that an '05 Corolla uses a hydraulic clutch system and not a cable system. Of course, Rob's not wrong here - a misadjusted clutch (or even one that needs new fluid or a good bleed) can cause this symptom.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
1
On a car with 275,000km on the original clutch... I mean, odds are
– J...
7 hours ago
Sure, but $50 to have a mechanic check the cable before you spend 10x+ on parts and labor for a clutch isn't absurd.
– Adonalsium
7 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
6
down vote
up vote
6
down vote
While I agree it is probably a slipping clutch, before I had the cluth and pressure plate replaced I think you would want to have the clutch pedal cable checked to see if it is mis-adjusted. In some cases the pedal play may be causing the clutch to be slightly engaged even when your foot is off the pedal. This adjustment should be very inexpensive if you haven't already polished (hence damaged) the friction plate.
The sooner the better to avoid further damage.
answered yesterday
Robert Cline
1011
While I agree it is probably a slipping clutch, before I had the cluth and pressure plate replaced I think you would want to have the clutch pedal cable checked to see if it is mis-adjusted. In some cases the pedal play may be causing the clutch to be slightly engaged even when your foot is off the pedal. This adjustment should be very inexpensive if you haven't already polished (hence damaged) the friction plate.
The sooner the better to avoid further damage.
answered yesterday
Robert Cline
1011
answered yesterday
Robert Cline
1011
answered yesterday
Robert Cline
1011
answered yesterday
Robert Cline
1011
1011
While modern cars can have their clutch engagement point adjusted, it should be noted that an '05 Corolla uses a hydraulic clutch system and not a cable system. Of course, Rob's not wrong here - a misadjusted clutch (or even one that needs new fluid or a good bleed) can cause this symptom.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
1
On a car with 275,000km on the original clutch... I mean, odds are
– J...
7 hours ago
Sure, but $50 to have a mechanic check the cable before you spend 10x+ on parts and labor for a clutch isn't absurd.
– Adonalsium
7 hours ago
add a comment |
While modern cars can have their clutch engagement point adjusted, it should be noted that an '05 Corolla uses a hydraulic clutch system and not a cable system. Of course, Rob's not wrong here - a misadjusted clutch (or even one that needs new fluid or a good bleed) can cause this symptom.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
1
On a car with 275,000km on the original clutch... I mean, odds are
– J...
7 hours ago
Sure, but $50 to have a mechanic check the cable before you spend 10x+ on parts and labor for a clutch isn't absurd.
– Adonalsium
7 hours ago
While modern cars can have their clutch engagement point adjusted, it should be noted that an '05 Corolla uses a hydraulic clutch system and not a cable system. Of course, Rob's not wrong here - a misadjusted clutch (or even one that needs new fluid or a good bleed) can cause this symptom.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
While modern cars can have their clutch engagement point adjusted, it should be noted that an '05 Corolla uses a hydraulic clutch system and not a cable system. Of course, Rob's not wrong here - a misadjusted clutch (or even one that needs new fluid or a good bleed) can cause this symptom.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago
1
1
On a car with 275,000km on the original clutch... I mean, odds are
– J...
7 hours ago
On a car with 275,000km on the original clutch... I mean, odds are
– J...
7 hours ago
Sure, but $50 to have a mechanic check the cable before you spend 10x+ on parts and labor for a clutch isn't absurd.
– Adonalsium
7 hours ago
Sure, but $50 to have a mechanic check the cable before you spend 10x+ on parts and labor for a clutch isn't absurd.
– Adonalsium
7 hours ago
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How long have you owned it? How many miles are on it? How many miles did the term of your ownership put on it?
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
I'm the original owner so 13 years with approx 275000km
– josi
yesterday
Wow, very nice. Definitely sounds like a clutch problem so if you get it repaired then enjoy your car for the next 275000km!
– MonkeyZeus
yesterday
Yes! If it wasn't for the rust I think it would be best to fix but these canadian winters are not so kind...i'm not sure I'd get another 275000km :)
– josi
23 hours ago
I personally wouldn't agree that you should go for a factory dual mass unit if/when you replace the flywheel, my suggestion is to get a 'stock pressure' organic aftermarket clutch kit from someone like ACT or Exceddy, with a single mass flywheel. MUCH cheaper option than an OEM replacement, and honestly it's just NVH (noise/vibration/harshness) that a dual mass flywheel helps with in a car like yours.
– Aaron Lavers
14 hours ago