Clutch and steering are two mechanical systems that the driver controls. One has said that it tends to deteriorate faster than the other: it is the clutch mechanism of course. Obviously with the gearbox, which goes with it. Rather frequently, gearshift concerns arise on the + str (XXX) +. And even if the clutch is frequently involved, it happens that we have surprises about the source of the worries. In addition, this sometimes avoids replacing the entire kit. Here are the gearshift concerns The most common.speed-pass-plus-Toyota-Prius-2

+ str (XXX) +: Impossible to pass one of the speeds

Sometimes one of the gears no longer shifts. Or only even or odd speeds. In this case, the clutch is in poor condition. But this is not inevitably due to the entire clutch kit or gearbox of your + str (XXX) +. The malfunction may be due to a link or the rubber that holds it. The malfunction can also come from the gearbox. It is possible to dismantle it in order to check that no foreign component is blocking it. If the latter is defective, it must be replaced.

Unable to change gear once the + str (XXX) + engine is started

It is unfortunately a fairly recurrent dysfunction. Since the engine is off it is possible to shift your gears, this means that the gearbox of the + str (XXX) + is in good condition. Once the engine is running, it is impossible. The malfunction comes from the clutch. Generally it will be essential to change the entire clutch kit. You can try to remove it and check the condition of each of the parts. For information, it is recommended to change the clutch every 150 km.

+ str (XXX) +: no speed passes

If none of the gears are working, the engine off as on, it's really annoying. The first thing to check is the wear and tear on the gearbox of your + str (XXX) +. There is a high probability that the latter will be HS. In order to understand where the dysfunction came from it's quite simple. If you can put the lever in the guide of one of the speeds, but it does not take, it is the clutch which probably holds a malfunction. If the lever seems to be blocked and you cannot push it, the malfunction probably comes from the gearbox. For both, it is most certainly necessary to change one or more rooms.