Clutch problem, advice ?

Magic_x_uk · 18 Apr 2009 at 08:35

Hi I have a 'W' Renault Laguna 16v.

Anyhow, last couple of days when I depress the clutch I get a clicking noise. Everything else is fine. Just when I depress the clutch I hear this clicking noise. Fine when driving. It is a constant clicking.

Anyone know what that could be please?

Thanks.

iaind · 18 Apr 2009 at 11:37

How many miles on it?

Could be the release bearing on it's way out

Magic_x_uk · 18 Apr 2009 at 13:53

101K miles had it since brand new. Changing it this summer.

Any ideas ?

Defcon5 · 18 Apr 2009 at 14:33

Is the clutch hydraulic or cable?

Magic_x_uk · 18 Apr 2009 at 15:38

Would have no idea. I know nothing about cars.

Jonny ///M · 18 Apr 2009 at 16:29

Dads laguna of the same age has a clutch cable on a 2.0l petrol. Snapped twice before.

Finglonga · 18 Apr 2009 at 16:40

Release bearings usually go quiet when they are under tension (depressed pedal).

Where is the clicking coming from? The pedal or the engine?

Magic_x_uk · 18 Apr 2009 at 22:55

Well when driving it is fine. The sound ONLY happens when I depress the clutch. So that is why I am thinking it is something to do with the clutch. A soon as I life my foot off of the clutch all is good.

Pete19s · 19 Apr 2009 at 16:17

Does it sound like its coming from in the cabin or in the bay? Im fairly clueless when it comes to lagunas but if its a cable operated clutch the clicking (if coming from inside the cabin) could well be the pedal. Is the noise when you depress and release the pedal or does it still click even i you hold the pedal down?

Scania · 19 Apr 2009 at 16:26

Sounds to me like the clutch cable adjuster thingy......

Ratchet & pawl iirc?

Pete19s · 19 Apr 2009 at 16:28

R420LA6X2/4MNA said:
Sounds to me like the clutch cable adjuster thingy......

Ratchet & pawl iirc?

Indeed, cheap ass french plastic. All he needs now is the bonnet cable to fail for the proper laguna experience.

Finglonga · 19 Apr 2009 at 17:28

That's what i was thinking that the quadrant at the top of the pedal was on the way out.

Scania · 19 Apr 2009 at 17:31

Pete19s said:
cheap ass french plastic

Just cheap plastics I think, I recall my old e36 BMW clicking, along with my Mums old Merc A140.

I think the French get a let off on this one!

Pete19s · 19 Apr 2009 at 17:40

R420LA6X2/4MNA said:
Just cheap plastics I think, I recall my old e36 BMW clicking, along with my Mums old Merc A140.

I think the French get a let off on this one!

but but but the french crapness bandwagon! Anyway in my shed of crap I still have my old clutch pedal and for the OP this could well be the offending item.

Scania · 20 Apr 2009 at 12:34

Pete19s said:
but but but the french crapness bandwagon! Anyway in my shed of crap I still have my old clutch pedal and for the OP this could well be the offending item.

Aye, that was the culprit.