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Clutch problem, gear not fully engaging

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:51 pm
by Tango Tiger
Hi all,

Last few days I've had an intermittant problem getting gears until the car has warmed. This morning it really didn't want to go into any gear. Foot flat to floor but not quite getting in gear.

Are the clutches/cables adjustable on 4th Gen's or am I looking at something more serious?

Thanks in advance.
Alison

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:07 pm
by mercutio
check the master and slave cylinders for leaks

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:12 pm
by Tango Tiger
Will do, thanks.

Just to mention, goes into gear fine when engine is off.

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:22 pm
by si import
could be your clutch

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:23 pm
by Gayno
Nah I'm with Merc on this one.

Check for leaks at master and slave cylinders.

It could also be something as simple as low clutch fluid - just top up with brake fluid and you'll be away!

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:36 pm
by A1ex
I had a similar problem and it turned out to be slave cylinder. It came on very quickly with mine tho, like fine and then 5 dips of the pedal later couldn't find a gear

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:40 pm
by si import
hopefully it is just something simple like the clutch master/slave cylinder. just possible could be the clutch as them symptoms are same . cheers jon

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 2:17 pm
by rob quilter
A1ex wrote:I had a similar problem and it turned out to be slave cylinder.
I had the same issue.

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 2:35 pm
by Dbo
I had the same but was the gearbox oil. they put rubbish 10/40 in it
put some nice honda mtf in problem went away.

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:01 pm
by Tango Tiger
Finally found where to check level, guess what.... empty.

Filled it up, huge improvement but not perfect. Hopefully it'll sort itself out now.

I just think the worst with everything now, we've been a bit unlucky with our cars lately!

Thanks for all your advice.