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4 posts in Car Diagnostics blog about "engine mounts" — OBD-II diagnostics, DTC codes, repair. ← All posts
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Clutch judder from a standstill: what it is telling you
A shudder as you pull away means the clutch is not engaging evenly. The cause is sometimes the clutch and often something around it.
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Vibration at idle: mounts, misfire or a dirty throttle body
A car that shakes at a standstill and smooths out when moving has a short list of causes, and one live-data reading tells you which.
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Clunk when shifting into drive: mounts, backlash or gearbox
Some clunk is normal — drivetrain slack has to be taken up somewhere. Telling normal slack from a worn mount or a failing gearbox comes down to timing and repeatability.
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Vibration at idle and a thump when pulling away: worn engine mounts
An engine mount is a cheap part whose wear gets blamed on the engine and gearbox. The symptoms, two checks without a ramp, and why hydraulic mounts fail quietly.