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Clutch pedal is stuck or jammed

The clutch pedal can become stuck or jammed for a variety reasons. A bent pedal can become lodged against other parts. The clutch cable may also infringe the pedal's full movement.

Clutch Pressure Plate

The clutch pressure plate, or pressure plate, is a disc that presses the clutch disk against the engine flywheel. This action connects the engine to the transmission, allowing them to spin at the same

Clutch Release Bearing

The throw out bearing, also called the clutch release bearing, is the part of the clutch that disengages the the flywheel from the clutch pressure plate when the clutch pedal is pressed.

Clutch release components are binding

Clutch release components are worn

Collision did not satisfy the requirements for airbag deployment

Airbags require certain elements to deploy. If a light or side collision occurs, the airbag will likely not deploy(depending on the vehicle). For example, if a vehicle was traveling around 10 MPH when

Combustion Chamber

The combustion chamber is a part of the engine cylinder where the piston compresses the fuel/air mixture. The spark plug ignites the mixture.

Compression Gauge

A compression gauge is a device that measures the pressure created inside the cylinder when the piston is at its highest point.

Compression Ratio

The compression ratio is a measurement comparing the volume of the combustion chamber when the piston is at its lowest to the the volume at the piston's highest point. For example, if the volume of

Connecting Rod

The connecting rod is a metal rod that connects the piston to the crankshaft. It transforms the vertical motion of the piston into rotational motion of the crankshaft.