# My 2010 Mazda3 makes a funny noise when I step on the clutch pedal

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-mazda3-makes-a-funny-noise-when-i-step-on-the-clutch-pedal/77654>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mazda\
**Created:** [February 27, 2013, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-mazda3-makes-a-funny-noise-when-i-step-on-the-clutch-pedal/77654 "2013-02-27T20:08:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![Nellie\_Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7bcc69/32.png) [@Nellie\_Nobody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nellie_Nobody)\
**Post date:** [February 27, 2013, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-mazda3-makes-a-funny-noise-when-i-step-on-the-clutch-pedal/77654/1 "2013-02-27T20:08:33Z")

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The noise sounds a little like a baby Road Runner, a soft little “meep” sound. I usually notice it after the car has warmed up, when I come and go from a stop sign. I have no idea if anybody outside my car can hear it. In lieu of strapping somebody to the hood with duct tape, I’ve been trying to think of a tunnel that I could drive through fairly slowly with the window down while I attempt to replicate the sound. Meanwhile, I’d hate to bring the car to the dealer without a better idea of what could be the problem. Any ideas out there?

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [February 27, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-mazda3-makes-a-funny-noise-when-i-step-on-the-clutch-pedal/77654/2 "2013-02-27T22:52:35Z")

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I had pickup that did this too. Until I squirted a drop of lube on the pedal lever joint.

One way to find the source might be to recruit a friend, and then have him/her push the clutch pedal in & out while you hold your head under the hood.

I’d speculate that it was the throwout bearing, but without at least the mileage I’ll just suggest the really easy stuff.

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-mazda3-makes-a-funny-noise-when-i-step-on-the-clutch-pedal/77654/3 "2013-02-28T06:09:40Z")

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Is the car already out of warranty?

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-mazda3-makes-a-funny-noise-when-i-step-on-the-clutch-pedal/77654/4 "2013-02-28T06:20:58Z")

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I concur w/Mt. Bike – since it is a fairly new car – there’s a pretty good chance this is just something in the clutch linkage that needs a little lube. Check to see if it makes this noise when the car is sitting in the driveway with the engine off. If so, a helper can help you figure out where it is coming from.