Clutch Query

LSPIII · 2 Feb 2010 at 12:58

So...

Went on a track day on Sunday at Brands Hatch. Was having great fun until I tried to pull out of the garage for the third session when I suffered chronic clutch pedal failure. Yes that's right. The clutch was fine, the pedal broke! :eek:

Data data data, it's been fixed as well as having a new clutch switch.

So onto my query:

Does the ECU learn clutch technique? My first drive since having it replaced resulted in some peculiar revving habits. Basically, the ecu is holding the revs for too long. Either that or I change gear too fast! It's resulting in some *lumpy* gear changes to say the least. Should I expect it to pick up my technique over the next week or so or am I looking at a potentially unfixed issue here?

For those who can't see signatures, the car is an Audi S3 (MY2001).

Cheers!

Scania · 2 Feb 2010 at 13:16

I know of adaptive gearboxes that "learn your driving style" but an adaptive clutch is a new one on me!

Matt82 · 2 Feb 2010 at 13:19

hmmm sounds like the new clutch is maybe not disengaging properly (hence revs hanging) but mostly something disturbed under the bonnet making the revs hang

LSPIII · 2 Feb 2010 at 13:23

It doesn't hold the revs permanently, it's just longer than it used to if you see what I mean?

ScoobyDoo69 · 2 Feb 2010 at 17:02

Maybe you're not releasing the accelerator early enough?

dalin80 · 2 Feb 2010 at 17:32

Sounds like the clutch position sensor needs to be reseated, they are often set in a row of subtle 'teeth' and can be moved up and down if required.

LSPIII · 2 Feb 2010 at 19:57

ScoobyDoo69 said:
Maybe you're not releasing the accelerator early enough?

I don't think my driving style has changed in two days

LSPIII · 2 Feb 2010 at 19:58

dalin80 said:
Sounds like the clutch position sensor needs to be reseated, they are often set in a row of subtle 'teeth' and can be moved up and down if required.

That sounds promising, cheers. I'll look into that.