# Clutch problems. I think?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems-i-think/2437>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 31, 2007, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems-i-think/2437 "2007-07-31T03:16:24Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![grantjef](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4da419/32.png) [@grantjef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grantjef)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2007, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems-i-think/2437/1 "2007-07-31T03:16:24Z")

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I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma and there are wierd things happening when I shift into 1st and second. When I try first gear the clutch peddal will be all the way down and the gear will grind and the stick will vibrate hard. also, there is a wierd fluttering sound when I let off the clutch and engage the gas (1st and second gear). This goes away when the truck gets going. The transmission seems fine, it is just when I use the clutch do I encounter issues?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2007, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems-i-think/2437/2 "2007-07-31T04:16:00Z")

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If you can shift into first and second gear with no problem without the engine running, it’s a clutch problem. Either hydraulic or mechanical or both.

Tester

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**Author:** ![joetogo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9f8e36/32.png) [@joetogo1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joetogo1)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems-i-think/2437/3 "2008-09-11T22:48:55Z")

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I have the same truck I can shift into any gear without the engine running, and without the clutch down.