my clutch pedal spring is making crazy noise and the pedal seems loose...
12-15-2006, 06:23 PM
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my clutch pedal spring is making crazy noise and the pedal seems loose...
like it has some sideways play when depressing and is making this god aweful crunch sound near the floor. Can the spring go? tried to look under there but couldnt see much, nothing to lube either, think the spring mechanism was plastic. Has anyone heard of pedal failure. Clutch itself is money, already been done but the pedal itself seems off??? kinda worried
12-16-2006, 04:05 PM
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Best to avoid use if possible, until you can replace the pedal assembly.
Maybe one of the Audi recyclers will have a pedal cluster available to ship asap. Try Shokan Audi, or Dad's Audi Recyclers in Sacramento, CA. Or, an Audi dealer near you. Replacing the pedal cluster is medium difficult, you will need to disconnect the clutch hydraulic line, electrical connectors and brake booster push rod. (May require a special tool.) Then the brake push rod length may need to be adjusted to the new pedal set, and the hydraulic clutch must have the air bleed out after reconnecting the hose fitting. Adjusting the brake light switch properly is also a concern. Do you have the Bentley Manual, and a VAG-COM tool, etc?
An indie Audi shop may be the way to go on this.
An indie Audi shop may be the way to go on this.
12-17-2006, 04:55 PM
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yeah its kind of a metallic click, or matallic creeking....
used to do it a few months ago, then it stopped, now its back. i dont want to fix another thing on this car. Im nearing 6k in repairs on a bone stock car in one year without warranty and to me thats simply not cool.
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12-17-2006, 07:16 PM
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i respect diagnosticator, but i have to disagree that it is the pedal pivot bushing
I really think that it is either the over-center spring, or clutch pedal switch.
check your email, cpd
check your email, cpd
12-18-2006, 03:22 AM
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Your contribution adding alternative solutions for the problem is important..
and are consistant with the spirit of the forum. I hope your insight provides the specific remedy for this problem, a fix that avoids replacing the pedal cluster is obviously preferred!
As you are aware, it is not always clear from the original problem description, what the required solution is. Deciding how to help in reply, is mostly intuitive, supported by experience and specific knowledge, that determines which of the several possible scenarios to focus on to provide some direction on approaching the problem presented. I am not concerned if preliminary analysis is not conclusive, because, by facilitating additional input from others, that lead to the solution required, is what is important.
I appreciate your input!
As you are aware, it is not always clear from the original problem description, what the required solution is. Deciding how to help in reply, is mostly intuitive, supported by experience and specific knowledge, that determines which of the several possible scenarios to focus on to provide some direction on approaching the problem presented. I am not concerned if preliminary analysis is not conclusive, because, by facilitating additional input from others, that lead to the solution required, is what is important.
I appreciate your input!
12-18-2006, 03:48 AM
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thank you, i'm only trying to help and have this exact same issue
As I said before, I've always been impressed with diagnosticator's extremely in depth explanations that demonstrate his vast knowledge of automobile systems.
In the end though, it's a mixture of personal experience and knowledge that leads us to a solution. I'm not saying that I'm correct in my diagnosis, but I do have the same issue, which I have examined.
Let's just hope that we can solve it. I do not feel that it is an item that will fail, but it is annoying to say the least. I might replace my clutch switch because it's a $12 part and see if that fixes it.
In the end though, it's a mixture of personal experience and knowledge that leads us to a solution. I'm not saying that I'm correct in my diagnosis, but I do have the same issue, which I have examined.
Let's just hope that we can solve it. I do not feel that it is an item that will fail, but it is annoying to say the least. I might replace my clutch switch because it's a $12 part and see if that fixes it.