Clutch problem
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From: NY
Clutch problem
I've had the car 3 day and have had an equal number of problems! The first three were minor, this one is a BIGGIE.
Was about 1/4 mile form the house went to shift form 1 >2 pushed in the clutch and the peddle went limp and to the floor and stayed there. Don't know what's up but for sure she's going back to the dealer. Anyone have any idea what's up? (so I can make sure it gets fixed correctly) Thanks in advance.
Was about 1/4 mile form the house went to shift form 1 >2 pushed in the clutch and the peddle went limp and to the floor and stayed there. Don't know what's up but for sure she's going back to the dealer. Anyone have any idea what's up? (so I can make sure it gets fixed correctly) Thanks in advance.
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I've had the car 3 day and have had an equal number of problems! The first three were minor, this one is a BIGGIE.
Was about 1/4 mile form the house went to shift form 1 >2 pushed in the clutch and the peddle went limp and to the floor and stayed there. Don't know what's up but for sure she's going back to the dealer. Anyone have any idea what's up? (so I can make sure it gets fixed correctly) Thanks in advance.
Was about 1/4 mile form the house went to shift form 1 >2 pushed in the clutch and the peddle went limp and to the floor and stayed there. Don't know what's up but for sure she's going back to the dealer. Anyone have any idea what's up? (so I can make sure it gets fixed correctly) Thanks in advance.
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I've had the car 3 day and have had an equal number of problems! The first three were minor, this one is a BIGGIE.
Was about 1/4 mile form the house went to shift form 1 >2 pushed in the clutch and the peddle went limp and to the floor and stayed there. Don't know what's up but for sure she's going back to the dealer. Anyone have any idea what's up? (so I can make sure it gets fixed correctly) Thanks in advance.
Was about 1/4 mile form the house went to shift form 1 >2 pushed in the clutch and the peddle went limp and to the floor and stayed there. Don't know what's up but for sure she's going back to the dealer. Anyone have any idea what's up? (so I can make sure it gets fixed correctly) Thanks in advance.
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Under NYS law I have 3 months or 4000K miles to get the bits sorted out.
Are Vettes known to be unreliable? I'm used to rock solid Honda reliability! My last "toy" was an S2000 and it never say the inside of a shop!
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Exactly what the dealer said, as the car is now in the shop. Should know more tomorrow or maybe Monday. All repairs and the tow are on his dime, so it's all good so far. I'm just a bit worried that this will continue.
Under NYS law I have 3 months or 4000K miles to get the bits sorted out.
Are Vettes known to be unreliable? I'm used to rock solid Honda reliability! My last "toy" was an S2000 and it never say the inside of a shop!
Under NYS law I have 3 months or 4000K miles to get the bits sorted out.
Are Vettes known to be unreliable? I'm used to rock solid Honda reliability! My last "toy" was an S2000 and it never say the inside of a shop!
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Most likely the clutch fluid has never been changed(GM now recommends that it be done every 2 years). New fluid should do the job.
What ever the dealer does to get your cat back on the road, it's best to change out the clutch fluid every 6 months using the Ranger method. Only takes about 15 minutes and a $3 bottle of Prestone DOT 4 synthetic brake fluid and a syringe found in the 2-cycle dept at Walmart. Don't use a plastic syringe or turkey baster found in the kitchen dept as the brake fluid will destroy the plastic and can come apart and spill on your car, doing much paint damage.
What ever the dealer does to get your cat back on the road, it's best to change out the clutch fluid every 6 months using the Ranger method. Only takes about 15 minutes and a $3 bottle of Prestone DOT 4 synthetic brake fluid and a syringe found in the 2-cycle dept at Walmart. Don't use a plastic syringe or turkey baster found in the kitchen dept as the brake fluid will destroy the plastic and can come apart and spill on your car, doing much paint damage.
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http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html
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It could be more involved but those are the likely suspects.It's worth checking but even with a broken clutch pedal return assist spring the clutch pedal normally 'returns.' I doubt that's the problem.
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Stay on this forum and learn everything you can about your car. High performance cars have personalities. My buddies less than a year old Aston Martin Vantage N420 required 2 motor mounts a few months ago. I've never been in a car that had a higher quality feel than his Vantage and yet something broke. It happens. His 4 year 3 month old Porsche required a new radiator, OUCH$$$. The overall reliability of your new car is quite high. There are some build quality issues but even those can be pretty easily addressed if you work with your car.
Be positive and patient and it will all be great.
Last edited by Cyber Greg; Sep 21, 2012 at 12:07 AM.
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From: Marshall, Missouri
My '08 suffered the same malady at 8324 miles in March 2010. The clutch master cylinder and actuator were replaced under the new vehicle 3/36 warranty. 2 1/2 years and 21,000 miles later, there have been no more problmes. I do keep the clutch fluid clean, though.
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UPDATE........just heard form the dealer........it's NOT just the spring. Something is goin on INSIDE the tranny.........they are going to take it out. Will not know more till next week!.......Oh, boy.......will keep the group updated.
Last edited by Pabeye; Sep 21, 2012 at 12:07 PM.