Clutch is gone?

Monaco35Dream · 09-27-2008, 05:12 PM

Hey guys, im having some trouble with my clutch...it was amazing, tight, smooth and last night, literally "all-of-a-sudden", it just went. I got into the car, turned it on as usual, and when i went to reverse, the clutch seemed like it wasnt there. theres hardly any pressure behind the pedal and it engages very late when pulling my foot up. i do know the difference between a worn clutch and a new one, as i had to replace 2 in my eclipse. i have NEVER "launched" the car or dumped the clutch. any help is appriciated. i have already requested a service appt... thanks

p.s. the car is a 4/08 build and has 7800 miles on it.
only mods are RR catch can and BMS dual cone
sorry wrong forum...please move to maintenance/servicing/warranty. thanks

crzy4135i · 09-27-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Monaco35Dream

Hey guys, im having some trouble with my clutch...it was amazing, tight, smooth and last night, literally "all-of-a-sudden", it just went. I got into the car, turned it on as usual, and when i went to reverse, the clutch seemed like it wasnt there. theres hardly any pressure behind the pedal and it engages very late when pulling my foot up. i do know the difference between a worn clutch and a new one, as i had to replace 2 in my eclipse. i have NEVER "launched" the car or dumped the clutch. any help is appriciated. i have already requested a service appt... thanks

p.s. the car is a 4/08 build and has 7800 miles on it.
only mods are RR catch can and BMS dual cone
sorry wrong forum...please move to maintenance/servicing/warranty. thanks

Any fluid on the floor? Maybe the slave cylinder?

Monaco35Dream · 09-27-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crzy4135i

Any fluid on the floor? Maybe the slave cylinder?

not a drop...but you just made an excellent point. maybe not the cylinder, but a hose or line with a leak? that would make sense too...

ChrisK · 09-29-2008, 09:42 AM

Have you changed the CDV?

WhiteOne · 09-29-2008, 01:40 PM

Using a flashlight, check for fluid in the rear of the reservoir.

Monaco35Dream · 09-29-2008, 02:15 PM

thanks for responding. i didnt change the cdv and i will check the reservior after i get off...

Noize · 09-29-2008, 02:19 PM

So strange.
Pull those intakes before you take it in. There is no chance they contributed to whatever is going on, but you don't want the dealer talking crap to you about it. Good luck!

Gray135i · 09-29-2008, 02:24 PM

I had the same problem and it turned out to be a faulty slave cylinder. The dealer replaced it under warranty and everything is great now.

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Monaco35Dream Captain 44 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Clutch is gone? Hey guys, im having some trouble with my clutch...it was amazing, tight, smooth and last night, literally "all-of-a-sudden", it just went. I got into the car, turned it on as usual, and when i went to reverse, the clutch seemed like it wasnt there. theres hardly any pressure behind the pedal and it engages very late when pulling my foot up. i do know the difference between a worn clutch and a new one, as i had to replace 2 in my eclipse. i have NEVER "launched" the car or dumped the clutch. any help is appriciated. i have already requested a service appt... thanks p.s. the car is a 4/08 build and has 7800 miles on it. only mods are RR catch can and BMS dual cone sorry wrong forum...please move to maintenance/servicing/warranty. thanks
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WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Using a flashlight, check for fluid in the rear of the reservoir.
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Monaco35Dream Captain 44 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	thanks for responding. i didnt change the cdv and i will check the reservior after i get off...
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Noize Under the radar 41 Rep 840 Posts Drives: FWD in reverse Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In traffic at idle iTrader: (1)	So strange. Pull those intakes before you take it in. There is no chance they contributed to whatever is going on, but you don't want the dealer talking crap to you about it. Good luck!
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Gray135i Private First Class 14 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East of the Mississippi iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem and it turned out to be a faulty slave cylinder. The dealer replaced it under warranty and everything is great now.
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