HELP, Clutch issue...Clutch wont engage, cant start car
08-09-2009, 05:45 PM
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While driving today I tried down shifting before coming to a light and stepped on the clutch to gear down. The clutch was pinned to the floor and wouldn't come back up. I had to pick the clutch up off the floor with my hand. I cut the car off then tried turning it back on. The clutch is rock hard and will move but the car won't start. Everything else works, all lights work. I-drive says everything is fine and working. Any ideas??? similar experiences?? advice?? I've only had the car for a month and a half.
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08-09-2009, 05:50 PM
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Hi,
Sounds like you have an issue with either your clutch master cylinder or secondary cylinder. I don't know if the e60 has a clutch fluid reservoir that you can check (never looked and couldn't find in the 05 manual) so maybe another member could chime in?
Any fluid on the carpet or on the floor where you park your car?
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Sounds like you have an issue with either your clutch master cylinder or secondary cylinder. I don't know if the e60 has a clutch fluid reservoir that you can check (never looked and couldn't find in the 05 manual) so maybe another member could chime in?
Any fluid on the carpet or on the floor where you park your car?
Michael
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Originally Posted by Mrsosoo' post='970525' date='Aug 9 2009, 06:45 PM
While driving today I tried down shifting before coming to a light and stepped on the clutch to gear down. The clutch was pinned to the floor and wouldn't come back up. I had to pick the clutch up off the floor with my hand. I cut the car off then tried turning it back on. The clutch is rock hard and will move but the car won't start. Everything else works, all lights work. I-drive says everything is fine and working. Any ideas??? similar experiences?? advice?? I've only had the car for a month and a half.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
08-09-2009, 05:55 PM
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Definitely take it to the dealer but my money is on one of the clutch cylinders.
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Originally Posted by Mrsosoo' post='970535' date='Aug 9 2009, 06:51 PM
nope I didn't see any fluid at all
08-09-2009, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrsosoo' post='970535' date='Aug 9 2009, 06:51 PM
nope I didn't see any fluid at all
Gotta agree with Michael here, but since you just bought it (is it CPO?) you should take it back immediately. Before they try to screw you. If it isn't CPO you will probably have a tough time and a big bill anyway, sorry Bro.
08-09-2009, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='970541' date='Aug 9 2009, 08:55 PM
Definitely take it to the dealer but my money is on one of the clutch cylinders.
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Also check the linkage from the pedal to the cylinder. Not activating the switch (item 16) is probably why it wont start.
GL with the repairs!
08-09-2009, 06:20 PM
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damn no it isnt CPO, its a 2004 with 65k miles.... I hope I don't have a big bill and that its something simple.Thanks for the responses and I'll let you guys know what happened
08-09-2009, 06:21 PM
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On my other cars when I had to replace the clutch master cylinder it was around $300-$500 at the dealer. good luck and let us know!
Originally Posted by Mrsosoo' post='970585' date='Aug 9 2009, 07:20 PM
damn no it isnt CPO, its a 2004 with 65k miles.... I hope I don't have a big bill and that its something simple.Thanks for the responses and I'll let you guys know what happened