harleyson61

Hello

I just recently bought a 2003 TT Quattro with 90k miles on it. I drove it about 1400 miles this week. At the end of the day on Friday, we were leaving a family members house about 11pm and the clutch seemed very loose. Drove it for about 10 minutes and parked, then tried to start it and put in reverse and the clutch would go all the way to the floor and stay there, and I could not get into gear at all. I tried for a few minutes and nothing. Finally pumped the clutch numerous times and started to get a little pressure back. Enough to drive it home 5 minutes away and park. Same issue each time I try to start the car now. When pumping the clutch, I have to pull it back from the floor manually a couple times until enough pressure builds up to push it back up on its own. What is my issue? And how do I fix it? I'm new to the Audi family. Thank you

bailee

It sounds like it's in the Clutch Hydraulics. Did you check the fill line. if low; It could be a line or fitting leaking. The age of your car suggests the clutch hydraulic seals could be worn.
If it's not leaking then the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder are suspect assuming the clutch itself is serviceable. What I've seen is the clutch piston seal wears and allows oil to bypass the piston seal not allowing the piston to return as oil is on the other side of the piston blocking it. This should be a one way action when depressing the clutch pedal.
Both the Clutch and Slave cylinders are reasonably priced. Use OEM only. Buy yourself a quality manual to do these tasks. The worst that can become of this is a new Clutch system which could last another 14 years.

J. Patterson

Sorry but it will be a failed slave cyl. Classic symptoms. Unfortunately the transaxle must be dropped to replace it. Do the clutch at the same time. ( while you are there.)

harleyson61

Thank you both. I think in taking it to a shop for this. I'm not that mechanical

J. Patterson

I had a shop do mine too. It is a big job. Will cost $1500 approx. More if flywheel needs replacement. ( it probably does not but it might be suggested)