Car judders when in 1st gear

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RONANFITZSIMONS
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Hi this car has started to judder in 1st gear. I'm worrieed that this could be serious. Otherwise it is going fine. Thanks
Oct 2, 2012 at 3:16 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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is the check engine light on??

could be plugs, coils.

worse case, could be trans related.

we need more info to help

Roy
Oct 2, 2012 at 3:49 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Manual or automatic transmission?
Oct 2, 2012 at 3:54 AM
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RONANFITZSIMONS
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Thanks it is manual
Oct 2, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Juddering during take off in 1st gear usually are caused by the clutch. Disk could be contaminated by the presence of oil or the pressure plate is failing or the flywheel is worn evenly.

Sooner or later you would have to get the clutch replaced.
Oct 2, 2012 at 4:25 PM
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