Clutch Pedal Stays Down Not Returning - Stuck !

[skippythompson]

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2004 Galaxy Mk2 1.9 TDDI (130ps) Ghia ASZ1 - 139k

 

 

 

Hi everyone,

 

Does anyone know the cause of my clutch pedal suddenly staying down in an almost engaged position? (less than 2 inches from a fully engaged position)

 

 

1 - It first occurred after doing a 70 mile stretch of motorway .

 

2 - I then tried to dip the clutch pedal but it was resting in a position unusually low down to the floor.

 

3 - I figured out that I could use my foot to manually lift the pedal back up to the normal position but the problem keeps happening quite frequently.

 

 

???   :5:

 

 

Initially, I thought it was probably due to a seized clutch cable but i see that the clutch pedal directly operates a push-rod mechanism onto what I think is the master cylinder, so no 'old fashioned' clutch cables to be seen anywhere !!

 

 

Any input would be GREATLY appreciated - thanks!!

 

 

 

Peace and love, peace and love.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[chromedome]

The clutch on the Galaxy is hydraulic and the slave cylinder is in the gearbox housing.

 

I'm not sure if there is a return spring on the clutch pedal itself which may have broken.

[skippythompson]

 

Thanks for your input 'Chromedome',

 

I should have mentioned that I had already checked for a broken return spring but the spring looks perfectly intact to me.

 

Cheers!

[viperclive]

Had the same happen to me a few months ago, Pedel went straight to deck, slave cylinder shot, situated in gearbox, best to buy complete kit inc slave cylinder.

[skippythompson]

Thanks Viperclive...

 

 

Is this something which is repairable for a fairly competent (modest) DIY'er or is it a full garage / workshop job?

 

Any ideas on the likely cost, things to consider along the way, etc

 

Would it make sense to have some other components replaced at the same time as is sound like the gearbox is going to need to be removed in oder to access the Slave cylinder?

 

 

Thanks again for all the comment - much appreciated!

[viperclive]

Hi, I bought a borg n beck 3 piece clutch kit, pressure plate, clutch plate and slave cylinder off Ebay for about

[BrianH]

Hi, I bought a borg n beck 3 piece clutch kit, pressure plate, clutch plate and slave cylinder off Ebay for about

[viperclive]

To be honest I never opened the box mate, just handed it over for them to fit.

[viperclive]

To be honest I never opened the box mate, just handed it over for them to fit.