A3 Jetta 2.0L: Clutch Problem

There is something called a return spring or off centre spring.....I have seen it fail in the past and cause a symptom that is similar to what you are describing.

- Peter

Check the arm under the green endcap on the trans as they would crack and slip.

This sounds just what happened to my son's 98 Jetta a couplde of months ago. He had the pedal drop to the floor board and it would not spring back up.... I could pull it up by hand just as you described. Turned out to be in the lever rod that the cable is attached to. at the end of the clucht housing where the cable attaches you'll see a green cap about 2-1/2" diaamiter I think. Pull that cab and you'll see a lever attached to the rod that the cable activates. the lever has a hole with teeth to grip the rod. The lever is probally cracked and slipping. You can get a new one for about 20.00 dollars. Its fairly simple to replace. Just make sure you getthe lever in the right position to give you enough play to disengae your clutch. Hope this is it and it helps

Hello,

Thanks to all that replied. You guys had it right - Looked under the cap and found the problem.

Much appreciated!

Regards, RVM

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