Why does the car not move when stepping on the accelerator?

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BrielleAnn
07/30/25 2:14am
Reasons: The clutch is not fully engaged; the handbrake is not released; the gear is stuck; excessive wear of the clutch or clutch plates, etc. The following is an introduction to the clutch: 1. Concept: The clutch refers to the separation device between the car engine and the transmission, also known as the clutch. 2. Working principle: The driving part and the driven part of the clutch transmit torque through the friction between the contact surfaces, or use liquid as the transmission medium (hydraulic coupling), or use magnetic transmission (electromagnetic clutch) to temporarily separate and gradually engage the two. The transmission device of the engine needs to transmit different speeds to the wheels at different vehicle speeds.
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