AudiOC

So I was driving to work just fine. I was at the last set of lights before I got to the parking lot. I stuck it in first gear and started moving, then I shifted in second, no problem, then I go to shift to third, but the clutch pedal was jammed. I had to use my toes to pull the pedal back out, then managed to get the car into third gear. With enough effort, I eventually made it to the parking lot. When I got out of the car I was told to move it because they were cleaning the parking lot. I couldn't get the car into reverse with the engine on or off, so I had to put the car into neutral and push it back a bit. I then noticed a puddle of yellow oil.

Now, I had to move the car to a different parking stall. I started the car in neutral, but couldn't get the car into first gear no matter how much I pushed and pulled the clutch pedal. I turned the car off, put it in first, then started the car with first gear engaged, parked in the new location, then was forced to stall the car because the clutch wouldn't disengage. Anyone know if this will be covered under warranty and what could cause this? Everything was running perfectly fine before this happened, and It's Sunday. Dealership closed, need a ride home. I'm angry.

All tranny components are stock.

VonK :: Retired

Your clutch pedal return spring may also be busted.

AudiOC

Would this be covered under warranty and is this an easy fix?

Imolavirus@BuehnEngineering

Brake fluid is the resevoir next to the battery inbetween the two firewalls

AudiOC

I don't know much about cars obviously.

ModifiedA4

which actuates the clutch. the hydraulic fluid in the cylinder is "brake fluid". the brakes AND clutch share the same fluid system, so the brake fuild resevior IS also the clutch fluid resevoir

PlanB

If so it could just be that the cotter pin that connects the pedal to the linkage slipped out. It's happened to me a couple times, quick fix if that is in fact what happened, but it doesn't account for the puddle of yellow oil.

AudiOC

My warranty should still cover it, but I'm concerned on how long the car will be in the shop for. I've had the car in the shop for more than 3 months at a time, about 4 times now.

AudiOC

No, it seems to come out as far as normal. But the funny thing is, that when I tap on the clutch pedal just slightly, it automaticaly pops in and gets depressed all the way.

Imolavirus@BuehnEngineering

If you're under warranty, just take it in