# \#clutches

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/clutches/3183.md

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## [2010 Nissan Versa Strange Symptoms, Soft Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-versa-strange-symptoms-soft-clutch/152302)

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**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Hoffman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth_Hoffman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-versa-strange-symptoms-soft-clutch/152302 "2023-08-25T00:37:40Z")

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Hey, I’m a newbie here. I absolutely love CarTalk and figured I could give this form a try :slight\_smile: I’m having a very interesting situation with my 2010 Nissan Versa Hatchback S,118,000 miles. I’ve owned the car f…

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## [Chevy spark 2011 clutch pedal making noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-spark-2011-clutch-pedal-making-noise/190309)

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**Author:** [@Jona\_NewCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jona_NewCar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-spark-2011-clutch-pedal-making-noise/190309 "2023-04-27T22:15:42Z")

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My chevy spark is making weird noise from the clutch pedal anytime its pressed,its working just fine not any additional problem/ i filmed the noise here:

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## [1990 Alfa Romeo Spider - Clutch trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-alfa-romeo-spider-clutch-trouble-starting/190209)

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**Author:** [@warren07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warren07)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-alfa-romeo-spider-clutch-trouble-starting/190209 "2023-04-24T13:32:12Z")

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My clutch is grinding. I need a person who knows old Alfa/s. the dealership has not been helpful

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## [¿How to know what clutch I have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-know-what-clutch-i-have/187688)

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**Author:** [@scarlet17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scarlet17)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-know-what-clutch-i-have/187688 "2022-12-07T03:36:33Z")

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I have a big problem on my hands: My father died and he had an automotive parts store. After some months, I’m trying to put everything in order and to carry on with his beloved bussines. The thing is… He had a lot of old…

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## [Am I installing the clutch correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-installing-the-clutch-correctly/187357)

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**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-installing-the-clutch-correctly/187357 "2022-11-16T12:44:18Z")

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I’ve posted here not long ago because I didn’t install the clutch correctly so I’m just making sure I’m doing it correctly

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## [2017 Nissan Versa - Clutch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-versa-clutch-issues/186909)

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**Author:** [@Otto46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Otto46)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-versa-clutch-issues/186909 "2022-10-16T18:13:15Z")

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Clutch pedal goes to the floor and doesn’t return up and clutch does not engage

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## [Plastic Clutch Push Rod Broke in half!Can i fix it and how](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-clutch-push-rod-broke-in-half-can-i-fix-it-and-how/112469)

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**Author:** [@NissanGuy101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NissanGuy101)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-clutch-push-rod-broke-in-half-can-i-fix-it-and-how/112469 "2022-09-13T00:44:25Z")

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Hi ,the clutch push rod broke in the middle ,more on the side of the master cylinder ,what can i do!!!HELP

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## [Question about a clutch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-clutch-issue/185414)

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**Author:** [@Nissanguy240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nissanguy240)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-clutch-issue/185414 "2022-07-25T00:54:45Z")

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Hey guys so today my clutch started slipping, my wife was driving it and she described a problem that sounded like a badly slipping clutch from her description but the clutch has been just fine every time I’ve driven it …

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## [Manual swap, what do i need? worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-swap-what-do-i-need-worth-it/184460)

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**Author:** [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-swap-what-do-i-need-worth-it/184460 "2022-06-04T01:32:53Z")

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hey, so I own a 2006 ford mustang, my transmission broke a few days ago and i was wondering how much work was needed to do a manual swap. Since i have to get a new transmission i was wondering if it was worth ordering a …

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## [Clutch oddly worn What's the prognosis DOC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-oddly-worn-whats-the-prognosis-doc/183134)

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**Author:** [@will\_180055](https://community.cartalk.com/u/will_180055)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-oddly-worn-whats-the-prognosis-doc/183134 "2022-04-04T00:07:57Z")

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Today I’ve pulled out a 350 small block attached to a muncie 4 speed to find the clutch worn strangely. What do you all thing caused this? There’s only 3k Miles, clutch never slipped and only dumped it a couple of times …

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## [Cant shift when flooring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831)

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**Author:** [@Dutchnoskillz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dutchnoskillz)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831 "2021-10-15T23:53:18Z")

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Setup: 3000km & 1 months ago all new flywheel, slave cylnder and throwout bearring, reinforced stock pressure plate, reinforced friction plate, gearbox oil, motormount replaced. Those 3000km it drove perfectly until som…

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## [2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - Clutch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-clutch-issue/175949)

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**Author:** [@jim21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim21)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-clutch-issue/175949 "2021-04-03T00:47:54Z")

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2005 imprinza sport rpm surges when in engage clutch to stop. press acelerator to increase rpm it will drop to around 1500 rpm not 900 rpm / normal idel rpm

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## [Clutch issues 2.2L S10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-issues-2-2l-s10/174623)

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**Author:** [@SquirrelyRrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SquirrelyRrick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-issues-2-2l-s10/174623 "2021-01-30T20:57:36Z")

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The hydraulic line from my master cylinder to my slave cylinder popped out while driving. When trying to reconnect it, it felt like there was too much pressure on the slave cylinder side to reconnect them. Replaced both …

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## [2014 MINI Cooper Roadster - Clutch pricing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-roadster-clutch-pricing/170268)

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**Author:** [@sandrabaner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandrabaner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-roadster-clutch-pricing/170268 "2020-09-23T00:21:59Z")

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What should it cost to have clutch repaired?

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## [05 Civic Hybrid CVT judder advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-civic-hybrid-cvt-judder-advice/166984)

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**Author:** [@Jeremy-74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-74)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-civic-hybrid-cvt-judder-advice/166984 "2020-07-08T17:41:57Z")

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Hi all, I bought an 05 Civic Hybrid back in 2016 for $3300 with just under 60k miles. I got it from an elderly woman who regularly maintained it and kept it in good condition. After about 5k miles of usage and an oil c…

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## [Car will easily shift into gear without using the clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-easily-shift-into-gear-without-using-the-clutch/4586)

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**Author:** [@mcamden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcamden)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-easily-shift-into-gear-without-using-the-clutch/4586 "2020-05-01T19:39:09Z")

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My brother brought me his car last night and asked me to fix it (I should have just been born male). He said that he was at a stop light, had the car in first gear, and when he went to accelerate he lost power and smelt …

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## [Mechanic is taking too long to find the issue with my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-is-taking-too-long-to-find-the-issue-with-my-car/150356)

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**Author:** [@juliakowalczyk10\_158327](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juliakowalczyk10_158327)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-is-taking-too-long-to-find-the-issue-with-my-car/150356 "2019-10-09T16:57:26Z")

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My car (manual) would not go into gear when the engine was on, when I managed to put it into first gear with force the car did not sound good when it started moving. So I had the car taken to a garage. At first the mech…

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## [2014 VW TDI Beetle clutch replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-vw-tdi-beetle-clutch-replacement/141351)

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**Author:** [@jonathan.youtzy\_152677](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonathan.youtzy_152677)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-vw-tdi-beetle-clutch-replacement/141351 "2019-05-31T13:22:36Z")

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My wife’s VW TDI beetle needs a clutch master cylinder replacement and the repair shop has quoted $600+ which seems extremely high to me. Is this way out of line? What should I expect to pay?

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## [HELP! CLUTCH ISSUES! - 2005 Scion tC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-clutch-issues-2005-scion-tc/136204)

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**Author:** [@alex.johns6217\_149285](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex.johns6217_149285)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-clutch-issues-2005-scion-tc/136204 "2019-03-10T14:18:10Z")

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I need help diagnosing whether my clutch went bad or my slave or master cylinder went bad. So the car drove perfectly fine all day, went to work, came home, perfect. I went to go sell it after i got home from work, drove…

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## [Noise from clutch after 70% pressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-clutch-after-70-pressed/132158)

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**Author:** [@redbullah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redbullah)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-clutch-after-70-pressed/132158 "2019-01-07T14:52:01Z")

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Hello friends, I have a manual transmission 2007 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D hatchback. Replaced the clutch few days ago (original AISIN brand). I hear a ‘tatatata’ type of noise (like something is loose or shaky, not really …

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## [2006 Jetta TDI (automatic) 1.9L 4 Cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jetta-tdi-automatic-1-9l-4-cyl/132025)

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**Author:** [@Colston\_Meeks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Colston_Meeks)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jetta-tdi-automatic-1-9l-4-cyl/132025 "2019-01-05T17:32:38Z")

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Just bought a very well maintained 2006 Jetta TDI. Car makes a slight scratching noise ONLY in park and neutral. Shifts just fine drives like a charm. Was told it could be the DMF or the Clutch. What parts need to be rep…

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## [2012 Honda Accord clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-clutch/120114)

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**Author:** [@Davelett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davelett)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-clutch/120114 "2018-06-30T21:46:33Z")

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Hi I just bought my 2012 accord with 140k mostly highway miles. The clutch engages at the very top of the peddle travel. There is no slipping and clutch otherwise and transmission works great. Should I replace the clu…

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## [1998 BMW M clutch replacement estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-m-clutch-replacement-estimate/119681)

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**Author:** [@TimDorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimDorn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-m-clutch-replacement-estimate/119681 "2018-06-23T14:55:24Z")

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How much to replace the clutch?

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## [Hard to put jeep in first gear and grinds when putting in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-put-jeep-in-first-gear-and-grinds-when-putting-in-reverse/84882)

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**Author:** [@HelpOnMyJeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelpOnMyJeep)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-put-jeep-in-first-gear-and-grinds-when-putting-in-reverse/84882 "2018-05-27T04:18:38Z")

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I have a 5 speed 99 Jeep Wrangler and when the car is running, it's extremely hard to put the car into first gear from a standstill. However, once it's in gear, shifting is fairly normal but still offers a little resista…

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## [2010 Kia Forte keeps blowing the clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-keeps-blowing-the-clutch/117652)

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**Author:** [@MarkBernardini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkBernardini)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-keeps-blowing-the-clutch/117652 "2018-05-23T01:22:25Z")

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I have a Kia forte coupe. It keeps blowing the clutch. When I am driving on the highway, at about 50 mph, black smoke comes out of the front of the car and the clutch blows.

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## [Wheel Bearing Damage after Clutch Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-damage-after-clutch-replacement/117365)

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**Author:** [@w044jem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w044jem)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-damage-after-clutch-replacement/117365 "2018-05-14T20:20:35Z")

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I had my clutch replaced recently on my 2004 Honda Accord. I live about 30-40 minutes away from the shop that I had it done at, but my parents live 3 miles away. I had my Dad pickup the car once it was done and drove it …

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## [1995 Nissan Pickup clutch quit...but no problem found?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-pickup-clutch-quit-but-no-problem-found/116050)

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**Author:** [@Paul35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul35)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-pickup-clutch-quit-but-no-problem-found/116050 "2018-04-22T18:24:53Z")

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The clutch suddenly quit so I have the pickup truck towed to a car shop. After checking and stay overnight nothing wrong was found and was able to drive it back home the next day.

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## [New clutch CMC = way too high catch point](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-cmc-way-too-high-catch-point/115776)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-cmc-way-too-high-catch-point/115776 "2018-04-17T19:35:34Z")

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Short version of a much longer nightmare: Went to bleed the clutch line 2 days ago, could never get any pressure in the system at all no matter what I did, had to get the car towed, spent 11 hours at repair shop, charge…

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## [2013 MINI Cooper S Countryman clutch complaint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mini-cooper-s-countryman-clutch-complaint/113971)

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**Author:** [@Terel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mini-cooper-s-countryman-clutch-complaint/113971 "2018-03-19T21:44:16Z")

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Why is my clutch so lame? I can barely feel the bite point. Makes it very annoying to drive, especially since the throttle isn’t great, either. MINI base’s setup was much better.

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## [UPDATE!Nissan NP200 gears get stuck and clutch goes soft but after awhile everything works again ,so the problem comes and goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-nissan-np200-gears-get-stuck-and-clutch-goes-soft-but-after-awhile-everything-works-again-so-the-problem-comes-and-goes/112227)

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**Author:** [@NissanGuy101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NissanGuy101)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-nissan-np200-gears-get-stuck-and-clutch-goes-soft-but-after-awhile-everything-works-again-so-the-problem-comes-and-goes/112227 "2018-02-21T11:50:20Z")

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Hi I was driving ,all of the sudden ,the clutch went soft and i was partially stuck in 3rd gear ,i completely step on the clutch and got it to go into neutral ,and i parked on the side of the road ,tried changing gears …

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