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Clutch pedal sticking down

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Clutch pedal sticking down

Post by Simiewimie » Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:18 am

I got in the car this morning and when I put the clutch down it stayed down, and I needed to flick it quickly with my foot for it come back up.
Kept doing it so I couldn't drive it.

Any ideas on what the cause may be?
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Clutch pedal sticking down

Post by Z4JB » Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:28 am

Could be a dying slave cylinder, what's the current mileage? Could it be due a new clutch anyway? :driving:
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Clutch pedal sticking down

Post by Simiewimie » Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:31 am

Thanks Z4JB.

It has done 120,000... so good chance.
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Clutch pedal sticking down

Post by Z4JB » Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:38 am

No problem! If it's struggling to disengage the clutch (sticking to the floor) then it could be cylinder related - but there's much more mechanically minded folk on here than me though so hopefully they'll be able to help pinpoint!
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Clutch pedal sticking down

Post by Simiewimie » Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:44 am

I've just spoken to the mechanic I use - I like to pretend I have a slight understanding of these things first :) - and he agrees with what you've said.
It's booked in to have it replaced tomorrow. He said it is external to the gearbox, so a fairly straight forward job.

Thanks again. :thumbsup:
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Clutch pedal sticking down

Post by enuff_zed » Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:47 am

Could get him to remove the Clutch Delay Valve at the same time?
Makes changes that bit nicer. Search CDV on here to see what I mean.
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Clutch pedal sticking down

Post by Z4JB » Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:49 am

Simiewimie wrote: Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:44 am I've just spoken to the mechanic I use - I like to pretend I have a slight understanding of these things first :) - and he agrees with what you've said.
It's booked in to have it replaced tomorrow. He said it is external to the gearbox, so a fairly straight forward job.

Thanks again. :thumbsup:
No worries :) Best thing to do, hear a noise, consult the forum, go to the garage with some knowledge. Hope all goes well :D
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