Why is the clutch not working on my Renault Scenic?
Symptoms were literally none before today. About 10 miles before this failed, the clutch pedal did not return to its “up” position after a gearchange, stopping about half way. SWMBO (who was driving) hooked the pedal back up with her foot, and all seemed well. During the next 10 miles worth of driving, the clutch behaved perfectly normally.
What kind of clutch pedal does a Renault Espace have?
Fortunately on the espace the cylinder was external but it sounds like the slave cylinder on your car could be concentric and will require removal of gearbox to replace. Its also likely that you have a DMF which should be checked and replaced if suspect.
Is the Renault Scenic a VW or Renault?
We end up with a slightly older car, but knowing a VW tech has massive advantages when it comes to servicing and repair. Also the way this PD engine pulls with 130,000 miles on the clock is a massive confidence boost.
What kind of leak does a Renault Scenic have?
Very straight and honest. There is a slight seep on the pipework (it chafes on the gearbox – nice design), but the main leak is from the bellhousing, which is what I thought I saw when I had a nose underneath. This was a catastrophic failure, as the fluid literally pours onto the road in a second or two if you top up the reservoir.
Why is the clutch pedal not working on my Renault Scenic?
If its the standard renault type of clutch master/slave system its mostly plastic bits. The lazy return of the pedal is a typical symptom and would indicate its just the hydraulic system and not clutch or dmf My ghastly Espace did this 3 times in my ownership in 6 years due to poor ‘design’ and unsuitable materials.
Fortunately on the espace the cylinder was external but it sounds like the slave cylinder on your car could be concentric and will require removal of gearbox to replace. Its also likely that you have a DMF which should be checked and replaced if suspect.
We end up with a slightly older car, but knowing a VW tech has massive advantages when it comes to servicing and repair. Also the way this PD engine pulls with 130,000 miles on the clock is a massive confidence boost.
Very straight and honest. There is a slight seep on the pipework (it chafes on the gearbox – nice design), but the main leak is from the bellhousing, which is what I thought I saw when I had a nose underneath. This was a catastrophic failure, as the fluid literally pours onto the road in a second or two if you top up the reservoir.
Symptoms were literally none before today. About 10 miles before this failed, the clutch pedal did not return to its “up” position after a gearchange, stopping about half way. SWMBO (who was driving) hooked the pedal back up with her foot, and all seemed well. During the next 10 miles worth of driving, the clutch behaved perfectly normally.
What to do if your clutch pedal keeps sticking to the floor?
Step 3: Grab a pry bar and push the slave cylinder pin back into its rest position The clutch pedal should return to its rest position as well. Push down on the clutch pedal and see if will return. If the pedal stays on the floor, then the slave cylinder may have an internal leak if there is no external leakage.
Where is the damper on a Renault clutch pedal?
Damper is part of the pipe to slave Cylinder connection on Gearbox. Master Cylinder should be up behind the clutch pedal. Damper is part of the pipe to slave Cylinder connection on Gearbox. Master Cylinder should be up behind the clutch pedal. Click to expand…