How To Diagnose A Clutch Problem
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- Опубліковано 27 січ 2010
- www.AutoHowToVideos.com In this video my daily driver Honda is having some clutch problems and with the help of master tech Willie B we walk you through how to diagnose problems with a clutch or a spongy clutch pedal, and give you tips on fixing the problem. This can be applied to any vehicle with a hydraulic clutch. Don't forget to subscribe and leave comments!
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Thanks for the detailed video. I am going to take the steps you outlined here on my wife's 2009 Scion xB. Over that past 5 or 6 weeks it has been almost impossible to get into gear. Have to double clutch it just to shift.
Thanks again guys! Two thumbs up!!
Thank you guys so much, not much of car guy. Thought I blew the clutch. Before I waited the four days to get into shop I watched this video and was able to bleed clutch with help of my wife, blew the air out and the pressure came back. This video was a life saver, thanks so much guys
I like the format of the video guys, well put together and straight to the point, well done! Also thanks for taking the time to post these kinds of videos up!
Thank you so much for this video. It saved me a lot of money. See, I am not into cars at all and always takes it in for other people to have a look at my problem and pay them plenty to do sometimes stupid things. My car was having exactly the same issue as on your video and by following your video step by step, I could help myself and my car is back on the road. I only spend a few bucks to buy brake fluid. Thanks again. You are the best .
thank you I have a 95 Ford Ranger with the same hydraulic clutch problem and that solves my problem because I have the same exact thing what you described happened to me earlier today going down the road I couldn't change gears and when I did it was hard as rock and my clutch is good thank you I appreciate these videos...very informative.....
You Guys are great im gonna check out my 91 integra to see if that the concern so it saves me money from replacing the whole clutch thx guys God bless
Well done! You and your friend are the most articulate mechanics that I have ever heard. For the first time, I really understand how to bleed air from a hydraulic clutch system. I do not wish misfortune on anyone, but if you find that you must replace the slave cylinder, I will be most interested in hearing your descriptions. Got any videos on valve adjustments?
This was really great, really helped me understand more about the clutch, saved me miney, and easy job to do. Thanks for taking your time as well to make this video for people like me haha.
Thanks for the video guys I've just got this problem on my dc5 and I've just checked and there's a leak, thanks again guys great help. Subbed
Very thorough, awesome video. Thank you!
Thanks guys, gives me a starting point, As a kid I did clutch repairs myself, usually had parts left over, so it does not hurt to get a little refresher. Hope the truck does not need a clutch at abut 55,000 2010 Nissan Frontier PU, don't think it should yet.
Thanks guy, this totally fixed my problem with my sons car. You made it simple and easy for me..
Wow! I was on my way to buy the clutch kit, but you said no! I am so happy. Thank you ever so much.
Thanks for posting. I have a standard and have no compression, I'll try this
This is a really good video! Very informative. Subscribed!
thank you guys so much! I thought my clutch was done for but I just had a leak. you saved me hundreds!
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A brilliant and informative video. 10/10
@autohowtovideos thanks for your help!! I've changed the slave cylinder and it works great now! thanks again !!
fantastic video, thats exactly what my bmw 320i 1983 is doing thanks for taking the time to make this. Cheers
Great vid, informative and straightforward.
Very helpful and I will have to be able to make sure that I can share your knowledge and look like a pro. .thanks
i have the same problem with my old kia sportage. this video helped a lot! thanks man!
@50fordman can't remember off the top of my head if its an internal or external slave (i believe its internal) anyway it seems like you just need to bleed the air out of the system like we did in our clutch video. i've had several clutches on a lot of vehicles take a long time to bleed not as easy as brakes in most cases. A tip would be to crack the bleeder screw and let it stay open with out any pressure until you get a steady drip. Basically let gravity do its thing. hope this helps
This video was great. It helped me diagnose my son's clutch pedal problem. Thanks.
Amazing vid guys! Thank you!
Thanks for posting. I find the emphasis on diagnosis is really important, often glossed over in some others' UA-cam videos. Looking forward to a second video where you replace the slave cylinder. Have you fixed it yet?
Great video! You guys should do more, the way its explained to us is perfect. My pedal is to the floor & i have a leak that collects and drips from oil pan. 2007 vw eos so a slave cylinder leak would be devastating. Going down to identify the leak, Stay up playas!!!!
Thank you so much for the video. It's so important as a woman to gain some knowledge about an issue before I bring my car to a shop. I now know a lot more about what to expect and how long this simple process actually takes.
Yep, 'cause every man knows everything about cars.....
Smart move . Not many ladies will have any interest in gaining knowledge about cars. Don’t let garages take advantage of you. Rock on
awesome video short, simple and very helpful
I think this video will help me a lot with my MG midget, it gas some clutch problems and it will help me so much.... Thanks guys for doing this...
Thanks, Great Video.
good stuff guys, thanks. this helps me.
Great video guys. I have a 2005 Renault Laguna. The clutch doesn't disengage (since 3 days ago).It started the symptoms slowly at first and then the following day the control gave up entirely. Almost certainly a hydraulic fail. Just started to investigate the problem with a view to repairing it and saving a bucketful of garage bills. My first concern is that the master cylinder attached to the pedal looks very awkward to get at and remove/replace if necessary. I will have a more serious attempt on it during the next few days, provided the West of Scotland winter weather does'nt prevent me. Have any of you guys done a similar repair on a Laguna, and is it feasible for someone like me with a fairly good history of car repairs ? (Recently overhauled my braking system)
Awesome video. I am definitely subscribing to your channel
@cmlbeatlefreak sounds like your slave is done. I believe those models have an internal slave. Check for fluid leaks or try to bleed it via the screw on the bell housing. If that doesn't work you'll need to pull the trans to replace it
thanks bro!! the tips help me out!..
@maverick2030 well we noticed the slave was leaking a fair amount and the master had a tiny leak.. after bleeding it worked fine but we should and i would recommend replacing them especially since the parts are pretty cheap and its easy to do..
@Avenger77420 based on what you've replaced it sounds like you just have air in the system.. (double check the master/slave for any leaks etc. but if your not losing fluid it sounds like you just need to do a good system bleed. basically follow the steps we did to bleed in the video pump and open the slave bleeder screw then pump again..sometimes gravity bleeding works too. it may take a few tries but it sounds like you def have air in the system giving the spongy feel.
that really helped out alot guys im finishing a project with a h22a in a 94 accord and replaced the slave and master cylinder and the clutch pedal is sticking the floor
id apperiate for a commet back
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thanks for the response! hoping to get more videos going soon..
@jhonea005 I would first check the master for any leaks or moisture then do a bleed on the system. Those fords have the internal slave I believe. ( my bronco had one too) watch out because if they leak that clutch will be toast really quick so see if you able to keep good pressure after a bleed. That fluid will eat the disk quickly if the slave is dripping.
@hotdream you will always see some fluid come out when bleeding that means air is being purged out.. Pump the clutch bleed then close while your helper still has their foot down so air doesn't get back into the system
@autohowtovideos if after a thorough inspection of the hydraulics then it could possibly be a pressure plate issue. etc. but like any other clutch problem use your knowledge of the system to rule out causes of failure 1 at a time.. thats the secret of good a diagnosis to any auto problem
Answered my question. Thanks guys.
@mtndl222 if the pedal is sittin glow and its slipping a little i would say first def do a full bleed like we did in the video and be careful to inspect both the slave and master cyl. for any leaks that could be your problem. if its starting to pop out of gear or slip badly could be the clutch but i would do a full hydraulic checkup first.
Thanks for making this video, my Mitsubishi lancer gsr turbo reves smoothy when parked but under hard acceleration it won't pass 5 or six thousand rpm. Sometimes in the morning the clutch pedal feels very soft and low to the floor. It usually builds back up while driving. Is this a sign of a tired clutch or leaky clutch hydrolics.up
@hotdream320 if the slave is leaking fluid from the boot or with the bleeder closed you def need to replace it.. be sure to also check your lines and master to make sure there are no other air/fluid leaks. once the new slave is on follow the bleed procedure (it might take quite a few tries) to build up pressure and you should be good to go
I have a question, m having problems shifting my car to fist Gear specialy on Reverce. i dont know what the problem is can u help??
Thank you.
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and the clutch as well (that fluid will ruin the disc). So start with a simple bleed procedure and check the system for leaks but if the system won't hold pressure and the master looks good I would suspect you need to replace that internal slave.
Nice and very helpful for begginers like me! thanks guys!
Hey thanks for this video. Very helpful. Most videos are not clear at all. The guy doing it knows what going on but if someone trying to learn and can't see a thing, it won't help. So great job.
I have a 07 Wrangler Rubicon that the clutch paddle is soft now, can't shift. But my brake fluid reservoir is not low...Do you think its still the slave cylinder having a leak?
@vekteius sounds like you for sure have a fluid leak somewhere.. Most likely your master cylinder or slave cylinder needs replaced. Follow the steps in the video and check them both for leaking or dripping. Also a chance it could be a rubber hydraulic line.
Thanks guys, this helped me replace my master and slave cylinders in my civic.
Finally! A video that helps. I have a 97 Accord with the same problem - right now my clutch is sitting on the floor. Did you have to replace the slave, or after flushing everything does it work fine?
Great video,showed me alot,now me and my wife can bleed my clutch.Thanks doods.
@nyshadow clutch slip is basically when your clutch is engaging the transmission but there is a "slippage" for example imagine you let the clutch out and the engine rpm's climb without any forward motion or tire slippage.. all clutches will slip to a point as they only have so much grabbing power.. if you clutch is very worn you will notice it is not able to handle all the power from your engine and transfer that to your wheels..
Good stuff. Thanks for the video
@MafiaGN260 honestly if your new to driving it could just be your not used to the amount of pressure required to engage your clutch.. is it a stock clutch or possibly a stiffer aftermarket one?
tysm for the video,..helped me a lot..
Great video!
Excellent fellas...thanks
@autohowtovideos I just changed my clutch and minor overhaul on my transmission. I put everything back together, and started the car...I can move into all gears without the clutch while the car is running!!! I ruled out the axles being seated improperly. they were definitely seated right....so what else could it be? :(
Hi Brian great vid, quick question I've got a 97 sti impreza I've noticed its starting to rev out a little in 5th gear now and then, also the clutch pedal is sitting half way to the floor all the time and it takes very little to engage it, could this be solved with bleeding or is the clutch slipping!!
92 s10, (external slave too). clutch pedal is hard to push, not springy like a clutch should be. I've been told that is most likely the bearing. anyway, I seem to have a leak from the area where the slave cylinder bolts to the trans. I'm not ever low on fluid, but could the slave still leak? I seem to have a couple drips every time I look at the underside of the trans.
You might've just saved me the price of a new clutch!
thanks for the video guys. I have 94 accord and have a same problem. question, I opened the bleeder when the person push down the clutch pedal a little bit of fluid came out. should I wait for a while to close the bleeder until the fluid comes out without stopping?
Hi, any ideas what could cause a clutch to creak and go slighty sticky when hot? When I say sticky I mean as in you press the pedal and instead of being light and smooth it feels like it's a little heavier to press and creaks as well as you reach the bottom of the pedal stroke. This is only when you get the car fully hot though. It's fine when cold.
Thanks, great video! :3
what a clear and useful video thanks fellers
@thorfoxxx fast forward to about 6:25 on our video and we show how to bleed it. Basically your just pumping the clutch and then letting the air run out the bleeder screw. do this several times until you can get the air out of the system. Replacing the cylinders is fairly easy on most models usually 2 bolts holding the master to the firewall + a rod to the pedal (which can be adjusted) slaves are often held to the trans bellhousing with 2 easy bolts and a fluid hose.
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@rides4almost sounds like you have a leak in the slave or master cylinder. Most likely will need to replace one check them for fluid leaks.
I believe my 2004 VW GTI clutch cylinder is located inside the housing for the clutch and flywheel. The system seems to operate well, even thought it's 16 years old. However, I do plan on replacing the clutch and flywheel as preventative maintenance. Considering the location of the clutch cylinder and the difficult in reaching it, do you advise replacing it at the same time the clutch and flywheel are replaced? Additionally, how is this internally housed cylinder bled? Thanks for making this video.
@nano60608 if your just learning your clutch could be getting a little hot and causing the loose pedal.. the fluid is brake/clutch fluid which is what we are using and bleeding in the video.. follow the bleeding steps we did if your clutch continues to feel loose and see if that helps..
Good vid cheers!
easy solve after watching the video. I just test drove and need to adjust a touch more. thanks
Don't know if anyone has posted this before I NEED HELP SOLVING A CLUTCH ISSUE: My clutch makes a ticking noise, no problems shifting or from pedal or when giving gas (the noise goes away) just noise from clutch, i can hear it through the firewall and it sounds like its ticking when i let off the gas, bottomed out a few months ago and the noise began then, ever since it has this ticking noise. Could it be the pressure plate?
@tricky big tip everybody is to remember there are only a few components so it's a process of elimination bleed the clutch first and check the master,slave, and hoses for leaks first.. If that doesn't fix it them look at replacing a clutch.. Unfortunatley these are all wear and tear parts so every vehicle will need a clutch or two in it's life ;) hope this helps
@MafiaGN260 you may also have a bad release cable? they get sticky over time and sometimes seize up.
great video well done guys...my clutch has gone I was driving and it gradually wore out and now my clutch has no pressure onit at all and i cannot get it in gear. I just wanted to know, do i need 2 replace my clutch or anything 2 fix the problem or can i do this bleed method and save some money?? thanks!!
@jbarringer89 based on this info since you've replaced the clutch I would follow the steps in the video and check your hydraulic system for leaks. start by bleeding the slave cylinder first. I believe your truck has an internal slave but it should have an external bleeder screw.(check the master as well) When you pulled the clutch did you see any leaks? Something i've personally experienced was an internal slave failure which leaked fluid on my clutch causing me to need to replace both the slave
good job on vid my man
@supermedaman1 I also have a 96 eclipse with the exact same problem let me know what the problem was and how you fixed it
Hi Brain,
I am using Ford ikon 1.8 diesel Indian version. I have a clutch problem. the resistance on the pedal was nil while I was driving and I guessed that the clutch was worn out but after a day the clutch was working fine but again it had the same issue. I took it to my mechanic and he said the there was a leak in the tube as well as the master cylinder has to be replaced. after the replacement started I had to replace master and slave cylinders with the tubes which had leak and also the
@zane2289 if the pedal actually feels soft or spongy it's a hydraulic issue, sometimes is difficult to get all the air out so you could open the bleeder am let it gravity bleed instead of the pressure method, make sure the master is only adjusted to a slight bit of end play, but not much more or less. See if you can watch the slave mice while someone else pushes the pedal and go from there
I have a question, i was driving my car today just fine and when i came to a stop light i couldnt find first its like i can move the stick around and theres no lock in for the gears yet i cant even put it into nuetral with out pushing the clutch in when i let the clutch out the motor revs but theres no give. its a 92 cavalier ne ideas??
hi, i've got an opel 2000 sedan, last my mechanic fix the pressure plate and clutch disc last month and even replaced the hydraulics of the clutch, and now when i pump the clutch it feels that it doesnt release the gears so i end up waiting for the rpm to neutralize to change gears, what do yoou think is the problem?
Need help on 92 Honda accord ex.... Please
What if u have no pressure at all. It was goin soft then 1 day im driving and something snapped and went all the way 2 the floor
Yep, My 87 Jeep has a separate reservoir, while My 2004 SATURN has a shared clutch/brake reservoir... Jeep is in the 3rd clutch. (hose burned a hole thru killed the 2nd clutch)
SATURN lasted 255000 miles on the 1st clutch ❤️👍 currently at 357000+ miles on the 2nd clutch. Today, Jeep clutch went to the floor while engine was hot... Then pump pump and the clutch woke up. That's what brought Me to this video.
My 08 Kia Rio having problems in my 2nd and 4th gear. I could put it to 2nd and move it to 4th gear would out having to push the clutch in. what would be my issue.
@autohowtovideos, i got in my car this morning and noticed that when i pushed my clutch in, it went all the way to the floor with out hesitation. there is absolutely no spongyness in my clutch, what do you think. Thanks
@Avenger77420 yup if fluid is coming out of the rod on the master cylinder it needs to be replaced.. do that and don't forget to take note of the end play between the rod and the cylinder (basically its that bit of slack in your pedal) some times you have to adjust that a bit when you put a new one on. but once its replaced make sure you bleed it thoroughly and your all set! shouldnt take more than an hour or two and very basic tools
So ive done everything you said but the only thing is that i lose complete pressure from the clutch pedal... ive done it before on my other hondas but idk what the problem could be if you could get to me asap
I have a 2000 saab-93 and i have to pump the clutch 3 or 4 times to shift it in the next gear and sometimes it makes a loud sound when trying to put it in to gear. I have had the master and slave cylinder replaced and the clutch and pressure plate as well.
Wish this guy's shop was near me...I'm sure I just got taken MAJOR!
Thanks , good video
What tools do I need for taking off the hose bleeder if any on my 2003 dodge neon?
Hello, How long does it usualy take to bleed out the air? I can easily get the preassure up to a certain point. The pedal feels almost strong enough, but not quite.
I have a clutch pedal that's all the way to the floor, what's the best first approach.