What are the reasons for jerky shifting when changing gears in place with a CVT transmission?
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The causes of jerky shifting when changing gears in place with a CVT transmission are as follows: 1. Damage to the valve body and solenoid valves: If the valve passages are blocked or worn due to contaminants in the transmission fluid, it can affect the pressure supplied by the valve body to the clutches, leading to insufficient or uneven pressure and causing the driver to experience jerky shifting. 2. Burnt steel plates and friction plates: Burnt clutch plates not only cause jerky shifting but also result in poor driving performance. The debris from the worn friction plates can further contaminate the transmission fluid. 3. Irregular transmission fluid changes: If the automatic transmission is not maintained for a long time, various performance indicators of the transmission fluid, such as lubrication, viscosity, and temperature stability, will significantly decline. Particularly, the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid can rise excessively if the radiator is dirty and unable to dissipate heat. When the computer detects high temperatures, it may enter an emergency operation mode, forcing upshifts (locking into a specific gear). This can lead to symptoms such as the vehicle not accelerating properly, experiencing dragging sensations, and jerky shifting. When the fluid temperature exceeds 135°, it can cause significant damage to components like friction plates and clutch plates.