What's Wrong with the Transmission? Please Check
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When the car displays 'Please Check Transmission,' it indicates a malfunction in the gearbox. During prolonged use, frequent gear shifting inevitably leads to wear and deformation of components inside the transmission, resulting in issues such as difficulty engaging gears, automatic gear disengagement, and unusual noises during operation, which affect performance. Common transmission faults include: Difficulty Engaging Gears: When shifting gears using the gear lever, it feels strenuous, and the gears do not engage smoothly. A grinding noise may occur during shifting, and in severe cases, the gears may fail to engage entirely. Automatic Gear Disengagement: This typically manifests in two scenarios. One occurs while driving—when the accelerator pedal is slightly released, the gear jumps back to neutral. The other happens under heavy load, such as when climbing a hill, where the gear immediately returns to neutral. In such cases, if the gear fails to re-engage, it can easily lead to the vehicle rolling backward, posing a serious accident risk. Transmission Noises: Unusual sounds from the transmission can occur in two situations. One is when the gear is in neutral, and the other is during gear shifting while driving.