How to Deal with SAIC Maxus G10 Dual Mass Flywheel Failure?
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SAIC Maxus G10 dual mass flywheel failure requires manually rotating the driven flywheel to observe the angle between it and the driving flywheel. If the angle is significantly greater than 12 degrees, it indicates an internal failure of the dual mass flywheel, necessitating replacement. The main performance characteristics of the dual mass flywheel are: Torsional vibration isolation, especially the ability to completely filter out engine imbalance in the low-speed range, transmission load reduction, thereby reducing the load and stress generated by the transmission, and crankshaft load reduction, with the flywheel having a very small moment of inertia. SAIC Maxus G10 fault light cancellation: First, press the start button to start the SAIC Maxus G10 vehicle. At this time, there will be a maintenance reminder on the dashboard of the SAIC Maxus G10 vehicle. Then, press the SET button on the steering wheel of the SAIC Maxus G10 vehicle, followed by pressing the SEL button on the right side of the steering wheel.
My G10 recently had the issue of the flywheel making a rattling noise, which needs to be addressed immediately. If you feel the steering wheel and seat shaking during initial acceleration or idle, and the gear shifts are rough, it's almost certain that the damping springs inside the flywheel are gone. First, lift the car and check if there's any oil leakage or splatter around the flywheel housing. Oil leakage usually means the seals are bad and need a full replacement. If you hear metal grinding noises from the chassis while driving, stop immediately and call for a tow truck—if the flywheel surface is warped, continuing to drive could damage the transmission gears. It's recommended to directly replace it with an improved OEM flywheel, as some aftermarket parts might fail again within 3,000–5,000 km. Also, have the mechanic check the clutch kit while they're at it. Including labor, the total cost will likely be around 7,000–8,000 RMB.
Having repaired over a dozen G10 flywheel failures, the key is observing symptoms. If there's a rattling noise for a few seconds during cold starts that then stops, it might last another two to three months. However, if there's a sudden loud bang while driving, like being rear-ended, it means the internal limit pin has broken and requires immediate repair. Focus on checking the dual-mass flywheel surface for high-temperature blue spots—any deformation exceeding 0.3mm will definitely cause issues. The improved version now features thicker spring plates, significantly reducing failure rates in newer batches. One car owner tried saving money with aftermarket parts but ended up with three repairs in six months, costing 2,000 more than OEM parts. Honestly, it's not worth skimping.
