Does Dual-Clutch Auto Hold Damage the Clutch?

[DeBrady]

Dual-clutch auto hold does not damage the clutch. The auto hold function does not cause harm to the components of the dual-clutch transmission or the dual-clutch plates after activation, as it only operates during idling, waiting at red lights, or in uphill/downhill traffic jams. The working principle of a dual-clutch transmission involves the mechatronic control unit to achieve gear shifting. If the gear is in D (Drive) mode while waiting at a red light or on a slope, the transmission enters a semi-engaged state through data exchange between the ABS and auto hold control units after the auto hold is activated. In this state, the clutch is not engaged.