Sticky clutch?

[Zepboy]

HI All,
Twice in the last week I've noticed that the clutch pedal stays down. If I'm sitting in traffic for about 2-3 minutes with the clutch down then when I go to release it, it comes up 2-3cm and that's it. I can put my foot behind it and pull it up and then it seems to have normal travel.
I also think the clutch pedal "feels" different now.
Sorry to be so vague on symptoms......any thoughts anyone?
Richard

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[Erez]

Why sit in traffic with the clutch down for 2-3 minutes???
Neutral and let it go! The less time the clutch spends down, the longer it will live - That's what I was taught anyway

 

[GT 550]

Richard try doing a search, there are known issue with the clutch.

 

[12baller12]

I saw a few posts in the US section (I think). See if you can find it for an answer.

 

[Aj05]

Agree with Erez re sitting for long periods with the clutch engaged. I'd be heading straight to the dealer with your problem assuming you still have a warranty.

 

[Freman]

Something similar happened to me soon after I took delivery. I was accidentally in 3rd stopped at the lights and the clutch stuck down (which distracted my attention from figuring out I was in the wrong gear). The clutch proceeded to slowly release (no foot on it at this point) while I was reving, the car moved off slowly until fully released. My thought at the time was 'wow anti-stall auto clutch, wtf'. Lol

Never happened again, however I've never taken off in 3rd since.

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