Clutch Issues GTI VR6

My ‘02 GTI GLX has just under 30K miles & I’m taking it in for the 30K scheduled maintenance later this week. I’ve had it for about a year & it’s still under the certified pre-owned warranty.

Last winter I had problems with the clutch sticking to the floor once the temp began to drop(I live in DC). I asked my dealer to look at it & they told me everything was according to spec. but they told me they lubed the clutch. The fix helped to some extent but I still had to be careful until the car was fully warmed. It’s getting colder now, I think it’s going to be an issue again.

Has anyone else had issues with this?

Also, it may be all in my head, but I feel like the clutch isn’t engaging as early as before…no slipping, but could I be due for a new clutch already??? I know 30K is not unheard of, but if I’m going to replace the clutch I think I want to go with a stronger aftermarket clutch & have the luxury of shopping around to find someone who will do it for a reasonable price instead of having to get towed to the dealer & beg for mercy.

Any thoughts?

October 25, 2004 · Filed under Uncategorized

7 Comments »

  1. rick Said,

    October 27, 2004 @ 3:19 am

    Clutch Issues GTI VR6 – Crap, man… ANOTHER feature request? arrgh…. I’ll try to schedule some time for that….

  2. 297 Said,

    October 27, 2004 @ 3:29 am

    Clutch Issues GTI VR6 – Heh.

    Either that or see me post three or four times correcting mistakes because I never hit submit reply far too fast.

    :D

  3. V-dubber Said,

    October 27, 2004 @ 11:46 am

    Clutch Issues GTI VR6 – Is there anyone out there who has had problems with a clutch sticking to the floor when it gets cold outside? (Below 30F.)

  4. 297 Said,

    October 27, 2004 @ 12:36 pm

    Clutch Issues GTI VR6 – Two possibilities:

    1. hydraulic fluid is getting tacky in the cold (not impossible but unlikely)

    2. Clutch spring needs to be adjusted (more likely)

  5. 297 Said,

    October 27, 2004 @ 12:37 pm

    Clutch Issues GTI VR6 – By clutch spring I mean the pedal assembly.

  6. 297 Said,

    October 27, 2004 @ 12:38 pm

    Clutch Issues GTI VR6 – You know, what, we really need an edit button.

    2) Clutch cable needs adjusting (more likely)

    3) Pedal assembly spring needs adjusting (possible)

  7. Shomare Said,

    October 29, 2004 @ 12:26 pm

    Clutch Issues GTI VR6 – Read my post on “”The VW Experience”"

    My experience was similar to yours.

    My dealer’s response was: “”they all do that when it gets cold”"

    Clutch is covered up to 12K and that is all.

    Good Luck!

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