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25th May 2017, 17:21 | #1 |
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I've just having problems getting it out of 2nd gear.
Hi all. Over the last couple of days, I've noticed a problem getting it out of second gear, usually in the most awkward locations. And to make it worse, we're on holiday in the Lake District!
Most of the time, it appears to be ok, but when it does go wrong, I can't get it out of 2nd gear and the clutch pedal appears to be quite close to the floor. However, if you pump the pedal a few times, it appears to be ok. The garage I took it took to in Windermere, changed the gearbox oil but couldn't find a replacement cable in time. Unfortunately, the same thing happen on the way back from the garage. Can anyone suggest what the problem is, especially as we're due to head off to Glasgow on Saturday! Thanks, Nick PS It's a 2004 Facelifted 2.0 L Diesel (BMW). Last edited by conductorwomble; 25th May 2017 at 17:25.. Reason: Missed a bit out! |
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Suggest you post this in the Technical forum, this is the wrong forum for your problem
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I'm afraid that sounds like your clutch has failed...
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You'll have excuse my lack of mechanical knowledge, but why does the problem only seem to affect second gear? Also, why does it go for a while with no problems and why does pumping the pedal get rid of the problem, if only temporarily?
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Hi ConductorWomble.
I don't think your car has a cable operated clutch..It's operated hydraulically and from what you discribe it sounds like its either the slave or mass cylinder has worn. When it starts to go ,you need to depress the clutch pedal a few times to build the pressure of the fluid up.. Its well documented on the site if you do a search on in. All the best and hope you get it sorted soon buddy. Johnny
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Oh Poo. The problem came to a head yesterday afternoon in Ambleside, whilst heading for Glasgow. No amount of pumping worked this time and I had to call the AA. The chap was brilliant but, despite topping up the Master Slave cylinder and bleeding the system several times, it clearly wasn't going to get us Glasgow, so we ended up being towed to my Sister's place. It is now safely locked up in my Brother-in-Laws compound awaiting attention!
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So, he topped up the master cylinder? The one inside the car behind the steering wheel? Without swearing?
You think I'm joking, well only a bit perhaps... The other thing is, if he topped it up, and it had gone dry, it would be a two person job to bleed, and even then a right pig. It's all acedemic I know, since it looks like you either have a leak (possibly at the joint) , or either the master or the slave has gone. It's really important to pin down which, since changing the slave is a gearbox out (well nearly) job, and most people will usually change the clutch as well. |
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