Hey,Guys,I was wondering that why does a car jerk when it is started and it is Gear?i mean how does it jerk?The engine is off n there is no other power supply to move the car so much?Regards,Saad
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It is the engine that causes the car to jerk. When you are attempting to start the engine and the car is in gear, the engine while spinning and attempting to start is jerking the car forward.Hope this helps
i guess the battery power needed to strt the engine jerks the body while in gear ... as it is a flywheel,clutch plate mechanics ...
each jerk you feel is the engine firing when you turn the key when it is in gear, before the initial firing the starter motor cranks the engine for up to 180 degrees and then at least one cylinder will fire up. simple.
Even the car jerks !!
Thanx pw,ers