Symptoms of a Damaged Clutch Cable?

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Clutch cable damage can manifest as clutch slippage, vibration, abnormal noises, and other symptoms. The following are the symptoms of a damaged clutch cable: 1. Clutch Slippage: When starting the car in a low gear, after releasing the clutch pedal, the car fails to start or has difficulty starting; during acceleration, the speed does not increase with the engine RPM, making the car feel sluggish. In severe cases, a burning smell or smoke may occur. 2. Incomplete Clutch Disengagement: Even when the clutch pedal is fully depressed, the power between the clutch driven plates is not completely cut off, resulting in difficulty shifting gears, gear grinding, inability to stop, or the clutch overheating. 3. Clutch Vibration: When starting, the entire vehicle shakes, especially at idle speed or when gradually releasing the clutch pedal in a low gear, causing continuous jerking. 4. Abnormal Clutch Noises: When slightly pressing the clutch pedal, as the inner end of the release bearing contacts the release lever, the clutch emits a continuous "scraping" sound. Noises may also occur when starting or during separation while driving, accompanied by shaking.