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Title: clutch pedal sticking
Post by: dbdb on 19 September 2013, 22:57:21

My clutch pedal has started staying down when I press it. Then when I lift the pedal beyond half way it springs back up.  Seems to be an intermittent problem.  I remember it on my old mig but it was so rare I never got round to looking at it before everything else stopped working.  Anyone know what causes it? Are there any manual migs left even? :(

Title: Re: clutch pedal sticking
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 September 2013, 23:22:12

Low brake fluid level :-\

Title: Re: clutch pedal sticking
Post by: dbdb on 20 September 2013, 00:05:00

thanks will check tomorrow. It was parked on a slight slope so that may well be it.  Out of interest does anyone know the mechanism whereby low levels cause the sticking?  I'd expect low fluid to stop the clutch operating rather than stop the clutch/pedal releasing.

Title: Re: clutch pedal sticking
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 September 2013, 00:14:43

It could introduce air into the system. A failing slave cylinder might also be a possibility :-\

What mileage has it done, any clutch work :-\

Title: Re: clutch pedal sticking
Post by: dbdb on 20 September 2013, 02:51:03

nearly 80K.  Clutch is fine normally, sometimes I think it might just be beginning to slip very slightly but imperceptible at present.

Title: Re: clutch pedal sticking
Post by: dbdb on 22 September 2013, 16:03:45

Resolved this I think.  It turned out to be the interior trim above the pedals!  It hangs down a bit between the clutch and brake pedal (there is no securing fastener there) and it seems to have been bent at some time.  The clutch pedal arm was catching in it half way up, just enough to get a sticking sensation. I do remember exactly the same thing on my last mig.  Fluid levels fine.