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Funny noise when clutch pressed.....

  • 09-02-2013 3:10pm
    #1
    G1032
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,186 ✭✭✭


    Hi
    There is a strange noise coming from my car when the clutch is pressed and I'm in either in 1st or 2nd gear.
    Very hard to describe the noise. Its not a grinding/screaching noise. Its not a 'rev' sound. Its not a grating sound. Its also not very loud but there is a noise there. Sorry I can't describ eexactly what it's like.

    When in 3rd, 4th or 5th gear there is no noise at all when the clutch is pressed.

    Car is still under warranty but the dealer is a bit of a drive away and I'm just wondering if any of you would have a clue what may be causing this?

    Low mileage on the car too. Less than 35,000km
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Low gearbox oil? what car did you say it was?


  • #3
    G1032
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,186 ✭✭✭G1032


    Hal1 wrote: »
    Low gearbox oil? what car did you say it was?
    Its a Renault Fluence


  • #4
    G1032
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,186 ✭✭✭G1032


    Why would there be a noise in first/second gear and not in the others?
    (no idea about cars)


  • #5
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    It's probably there in other gears but road, engine noise drowning out the sound. My guess would be a bearing in the gearbox, meaning it would have to be removed from the engine or it could be just low gearbox oil. These type of noises get progressivly worse with time. So best to get it diagnosed by a qualified mechanic. It doesn't have to be a main dealer any good independent garage will be able to check it for you.


  • #6
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,190 ✭✭✭cletus


    If it sounds like a low whirring noise when depressing the clutch, its possibly the clutch release bearing


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  • #7
    the culture of deference
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭the culture of deference


    Record the sound with your phone and put it up here


  • #8
    G1032
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,186 ✭✭✭G1032


    Hal1 wrote: »
    It's probably there in other gears but road, engine noise drowning out the sound. My guess would be a bearing in the gearbox, meaning it would have to be removed from the engine or it could be just low gearbox oil. These type of noises get progressivly worse with time. So best to get it diagnosed by a qualified mechanic. It doesn't have to be a main dealer any good independent garage will be able to check it for you.
    Cheers. Probably best to go get it checked tomorrow.


  • #9
    shooter88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 405 ✭✭shooter88


    My money is on release bearing..if you let the car idle in neutral a press clutch does the noise stop?


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