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This isn't necessarily about Honda parts, but a general question
Some of the newer cars have DCT gearboxes. Reading about them, they seem to be basically 2 manual gearboxes in one housing. Therefore, the 2 clutches. There is no manual clutch pedal next to the brake pedal.
The gear shifts are automated by actuators and solenoids, etc.
So is essence it is a manual gearbox with automatic gear changes, pretending to be an automatic gearbox.
There is no fluid TC (torque converter).
Have heard they can be a bit erratic in operation at low speeds.
Are these DCT gearboxes:-
1)reliable
2) have any problems
3) How do they compare to a traditional TC auto gearbox.
4) Are the clutches prone to burning out, and how much do the clutches cost to replace?
Your comments/experiences.
Thanks
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@BlueVTEC have you repaired any of these DCT boxes?
This isn't necessarily about Honda parts, but a general question
Some of the newer cars have DCT gearboxes. Reading about them, they seem to be basically 2 manual gearboxes in one housing. Therefore, the 2 clutches. There is no manual clutch pedal next to the brake pedal.
The gear shifts are automated by actuators and solenoids, etc.
So is essence it is a manual gearbox with automatic gear changes, pretending to be an automatic gearbox.
There is no fluid TC (torque converter).
Have heard they can be a bit erratic in operation at low speeds.
Are these DCT gearboxes:-
1)reliable
2) have any problems
3) How do they compare to a traditional TC auto gearbox.
4) Are the clutches prone to burning out, and how much do the clutches cost to replace?
Your comments/experiences.
Thanks
edit
@BlueVTEC have you repaired any of these DCT boxes?