Car shakes when pushing accelerator pedal

2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
160,000 MILES • 3 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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IRISB
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My car shakes when pushing gas upper 80km/h, but when i push clutch it stops. What may be the problem? please help.
Oct 20, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you might be having clutch chatter. You say it goes away when you depress the clutch when shaking? Is this the original clutch that came with the car or has it been replaced? Let us know and we'll go from there. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Oct 20, 2020 at 7:46 PM
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IRISB
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Hello! Thank you in advance for your answer. so at fast speed when i push the clutch the vibration goes away, and when pushing gas pedal it starts vibrating the more you push gas the bigger vibration. i don't know about the original clutch because i bought the car 3 days ago. Another question is, it dangerous to drive with this problem? Thanks
Oct 21, 2020 at 2:30 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like the clutch may be falling apart. To be sure here is a guide to help see what's going on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all


Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Oct 22, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

If you can upload a video of the clutch chatter we can help diagnose and also offer repair guides. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Oct 26, 2020 at 11:10 AM
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IRISB
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Hi! Im trying to make a video where you can spot the problem because on video it is not to visible. I will make the video that is clearer and send it to you. Thanks
Oct 27, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Okay, we will be awaiting your video and response. Thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Oct 27, 2020 at 6:29 PM