Clutch diagnosis may be necessary when problems with noise or slipping have been detected. The diagnosis of clutch problems will vary depending on the type of system that is deployed on the vehicle.
Most modern vehicles have a hydraulic clutch assembly. But it is still possible to find vehicles that have a manual clutch cable operated system. Repair and diagnosis is handled very differently between the two.
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Bucking and stalling can be a torque converter clutch problem. These two conditions can also be caused by many other things. This is why I wanted to discuss it a little further. This lock-up device is important because it helps provide maximum fuel economy for the vehicle when cruising.
I did touch on the operation and the basic principles behind how the converter clutch works on my page about the transmission valve body if you want more information.
More importantly there are some vehicles that have specific problems with this electronically controlled torque converter clutch. Example, the 700r4 installed in the rear wheel drive G body (Monte Carlo) and the F body that includes the Firebird and Camaro.
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