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URGENT HELP NEEDED! Clutch jammed. Stuck engaged. I am stuck at work!!!

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Old 07-26-2007, 07:23 PM
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Default URGENT HELP NEEDED! Clutch jammed. Stuck engaged. I am stuck at work!!!

So I launched hard today and the clutch has either fused to the flywheel or my hydraulics are dead. The clutch is stuck engaged.

Of course I can't even start the car unless I put it in first and use the starter to power me up to starting speed! This is brutal!

Fidanza flywheel with Vast ceramic clutch and RS4 PP.
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how does the pedal feel?
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tow truck is in your future.
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It feels like it isn't doing much.
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The pedal moves freely
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Default I drove for two days starting in 1st. You're good.

Rev match and get to your favorite shop.
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could be bad slave cylinder.
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Default Not so bad starting in first...

Just don't park pointing uphill. If you've got someone who can give you a hand push from behind then that helps. But basically, the starter should have no trouble moving the car fast enough to catch and then you rev match and don't stop again.

Over the years, I've driven lots of cars with broken clutches that way.

Don't do it much though and try not to have to go down into low gear too often as it is hell on the syncros.

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ditto, happened to me twice!
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Default I sure hope you guys are right. The clutch has less than 5000 KM on it. All new

Slave cylinder dying has this affect?


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