Sonoma Clutch Cylinder Problems
Question:
There’s been something going on with my clutch ever since my floormat got
shoved up in there and was pushing up on where the clutch thing connects to
the master clutch cylinder. It’s not leaking any fluid, but it’s almost
like air is getting in there. I’ve seen a lot of info about how the slave
cylinders have needed replacement on many of the Sonoma models (mine is a
’98), but I really don’t feel like that is the problem. The issue comes and
goes and sometimes it’s worse than other times. Sometimes I’ll get in and
push in the clutch and it’s perfect, other times there’s no clutch at all
and I can’t get it into gear for my life. Do you think it’s some sort of
sensor, or electrical issue that the floormat interference started? Or is
it something more serious (and expensive) like the slave cylinder? My dad
knows a lot about repairing cars/trucks but not so much with the electrical
stuff, and he’s pretty sure that’s what it is. Any ideas before I shell out
a pretty penny at the garage?
Answer:
As far as I know, there are no electrical connections or sensors on the hydraulic clutch system for your vehicle. If there was, it would be a fluid level sensor, which would not keep the system from working. Do you have to add fluid to the clutch master cylinder? Is the level low? I would suspect either a low level, or a bad slave cylinder.
If your level is low, I would fill it up and monitor it. If it the level stays high, then I would say that you just got a little air in the system from the level being low. If the level drops again, then the fluid is leaking somewhere. Either the hose or the slave cylinder.
Kevin
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Posted: 20th August 2006 | Author: Kevin Schappell | Category: Drivetrain
