Textbook Problem

During a test drive, a noise that appears to be transmission related disappears when the driver brings the vehicle to a stop and disengages the clutch with the engine at idle. Technician A says that the noise may be caused by an internal transmission problem. Technician B says that the problem may be something interfering with the flywheel or pressure plate. Who is correct?

a. Technician A only

b. Technician B only

c. Both A and B

d. Neither A nor B

To determine

The technician with correct approach in diagnosing transmission problems.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Technician A says that the noise may be caused by an internal transmission problem.

Technician B says that the problem may be something interfering with the flywheel or pressure plate.

Noises are one of the common sources of concern. They give an idea that some problems arise in the engine or other vehicle assembly. The different type of noises helps in identifying different problems that likely to occur in the transmission/transaxle assembly...