Clutch pedal noise
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Clutch pedal noise
Have any of you fellow 6-speeders noticed a noise from the clutch pedal as it approaches close to the floor? It sounds like a spring that needs to be lubricated. Once in a while I had heard a sound the first time I pressed the clutch when starting, but with the cold weather, it seems to be more consistent. It's not too loud, but you can notice it when you press or release the clutch just near its full travel near the floor. (This is a C240)
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Mark, you read my mind. I've just started to notice it myself. It's kind of weird, isn't it? I don't know what, if anything, could be done, but it's a little strange.
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Originally posted by tommy
Mark, you read my mind. I've just started to notice it myself. It's kind of weird, isn't it? I don't know what, if anything, could be done, but it's a little strange.
Mark, you read my mind. I've just started to notice it myself. It's kind of weird, isn't it? I don't know what, if anything, could be done, but it's a little strange.
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Originally posted by MarkL
Tommy "normal". Do you think yours has been more noticeable in colder weather?
Tommy "normal". Do you think yours has been more noticeable in colder weather?
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I've heard it too, but I had a Honda Civic that was similar in that it also happened in cold weather. I just shrugged my shoulders and figured that the metal contracted in the colder weather and made a noise. It goes away when it gets warm in the cabin.
On the other hand, I grew up on a farm and the most frequently used tool for farm equipment was the grease gun. It is amazing how many things a little lubrication will fix :p . I'll tell my technician about it when I have my first checkup.
On the other hand, I grew up on a farm and the most frequently used tool for farm equipment was the grease gun. It is amazing how many things a little lubrication will fix :p . I'll tell my technician about it when I have my first checkup.
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Originally posted by shtatc
I have not noticed any noises for the clutch when depressed..but will keep notice on it and report back. I have just over 10K in mileage...when did you guys notice this?
I have not noticed any noises for the clutch when depressed..but will keep notice on it and report back. I have just over 10K in mileage...when did you guys notice this?
But now, as I said, I hear a slight sort of "spring" noise every time the clutch gets near the floor. We think it might be related to colder temperatures. Just depress your clutch when your car is off and see if you hear anything as it
approaches the floor, or when you just let it back out. But, I see you're in Arizona, so if it's temperature related (cold), you might not notice it.
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I guess the squeeking may be a cold weather problem....but it has gotten relative cold here in December....mid 30's and I really did not notice it then...but living in AZ has it benefits....and snow is no longer a problem....having lived in Philadelphia and Chicago....I know what driving in snow/cold weather can do....I had a Honda Civic and I know the clutch squeeked when the weather got cold...so, it could be related to temperature.....
I guess the squeeking may be a cold weather problem....but it has gotten relative cold here in December....mid 30's and I really did not notice it then...but living in AZ has it benefits....and snow is no longer a problem....having lived in Philadelphia and Chicago....I know what driving in snow/cold weather can do....I had a Honda Civic and I know the clutch squeeked when the weather got cold...so, it could be related to temperature.....
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Originally posted by shtatc
MarkL...I know what driving in snow/cold weather can do...
MarkL...I know what driving in snow/cold weather can do...
