Can You Drive with a Transmission System Malfunction?

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Transmission system malfunctions can easily lead to loss of vehicle control. It is highly recommended not to continue driving as it poses significant safety risks. The best course of action is to have the vehicle repaired at the nearest service center to prevent additional failures or accidents. The transmission system typically consists of components such as the clutch, gearbox, universal transmission device, main reducer, differential, and half-shaft. Common symptoms of transmission system malfunctions include: 1. Difficult Shifting: When shifting gears, moving the gearshift lever requires excessive effort, or it may become nearly impossible to change gears. 2. Gear Popping: While driving, the gearshift lever automatically returns to the neutral position. This usually occurs during medium to high speeds, sudden load changes, or severe vibrations. 3. Clutch Slippage: When starting the vehicle, the clutch pedal needs to be lifted very high to barely get moving. During acceleration, the vehicle speed fails to increase correspondingly with engine RPM. These are typical signs of clutch slippage.