My dad was out in my 2003 Fiesta yesterday, and had to call the AA because the clutch pedal suddenly stopped working. AA fellow went into the footwell, and placed a cable tie into the bar that sticks out at right angles to the pedal, thus holding the rod (actuator, whatever) on to the shaft. It's holding for now, but I don't think it will last for more than a few weeks without coming off again. I can't find any trace of what used to hold it on, and I'm guessing it's going to be a starlock washer. Is that correct? I can't see any scratches that might indicate that there used to be one there. Perhaps there has been nothing there all this time?
What holds the connecting rod on to a Fiesta clutch pedal?
Feb 20, 2013
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Originally, there was nothing to hold it in place. There was a recall to fit a plastic clip, but it's not unknown for these to fall off!
AA/RAC usually carry the clips, and often add a cable tie as additional security. Perhaps that's what has been done here?
Chris
I had a look this morning, to see what had happened, and there is only the cable tie. But my dad says the AA bloke said I should get a clip if possible. I was just wondering what had been there all along. I think I'll just stick a starlock and a washer on it.
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Yep, it's what I'd do.
Chris
Many thanks indeed.
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