Clutch pedal dead, hydraulic or actual clutch?
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Clutch pedal dead, hydraulic or actual clutch?
Hey Guys,
About a week ago on its way to be serviced my A4's gear shifter suddenly wouldn't go into gear and the clutch pedal was 'limp' or dead. I thought that the problem was a hydraulic link from the pedal to the clutch, but an audi service tech told me that the entire clutch assembly needs to be replaced. Does this sound right? Anyone had a similar experience? I'm really not happy about all this since the car is out of warranty and its lease is up in three weeks.... what a bad draw... Any feedback would be much appreciated.
About a week ago on its way to be serviced my A4's gear shifter suddenly wouldn't go into gear and the clutch pedal was 'limp' or dead. I thought that the problem was a hydraulic link from the pedal to the clutch, but an audi service tech told me that the entire clutch assembly needs to be replaced. Does this sound right? Anyone had a similar experience? I'm really not happy about all this since the car is out of warranty and its lease is up in three weeks.... what a bad draw... Any feedback would be much appreciated.
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The whole thing is hydraulic
The clutch uses a slave and a master cylinder and hydraulic lines, there is no clutch linkage or clutch cable. If either cylinder fails, the pedal will get stuck as you have described. Or maybe the throw-out bearing went bad? Sorry, I have no idea how much it should cost. Maybe ask again tomorrow at a better time.
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$2100>!! Sounds Too expensive, more importantly (more)
It sounds like a hydraulic failure of some sort and should be easy to diagnose. There is a slave cylinder near the transmission and a master cylinder attached to the clutch pedal. If either cylinder fails, it certainly can cause what you are describing. Unfortunately, it could also be something internal with the pressure plate or release bearing, but usually these are bit more "exciting" when they fail, noise, slipage, etc.
I would find a good local audi mechanic and ask them for their price on clutch labor and if they would specifically evalaute the hydraulics first. If you need new a new clutch, South Bend and others seem to be worthy upgrades for factory or less prices. Good luck
I would find a good local audi mechanic and ask them for their price on clutch labor and if they would specifically evalaute the hydraulics first. If you need new a new clutch, South Bend and others seem to be worthy upgrades for factory or less prices. Good luck
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