Squeaking Clutch
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I have 14k miles on my 2007 997(not an S). I have babied my clutch since new. About 2 weeks ago, I began hearing a squeak when taking off from rest but it can only be heard with sunroof or window open. Does not happen all the time.
Anyone else have this problem/issue? Is it new clutch time? Will my dealer give me a hard time on the warranty coverage issue?
Anyone else have this problem/issue? Is it new clutch time? Will my dealer give me a hard time on the warranty coverage issue?
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In most cases, clutches are considered wear items like tires and brake pads. However, in some cases, it it can be determined that there was a fault with the materials or if it was installed incrrectly, it may fall under warranty.
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I have this exact issue and don't know what it is. In my case it kind of sounds like a harmonic metal on metal rubbing noise that only lasts for a second or two, and it only happens when letting out first gear from a stop. I'm wondering if it isn't a brake caliper sticking for a second...??
Clutch feels strong, so I doubt it needs replacement.
Clutch feels strong, so I doubt it needs replacement.
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I have the exact same issue on my 2006 997S. I took it in once and it wasnt repeatable. The car needs to be driven for awhile before it makes the noise. Its very annoying and I plan to take it in again soon...likely a warranty adjustment and nothing serious.
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I don´t have a noise but the clutch feels ligth and it seems like it would broke anytime...Is that the case, is there a better option than the original part? For the record, my car is a 2005 997s with almost 15k
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I had the sqweek sound whenever the clutch was pushed in or let up at about 8k miles. The dealer took car of it; never heard it again. I think it s a know issue wih a simple fix. I didnt bother to ask where the noise came from.
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I had the dealer check on my clutch early last month. Of course, the mechanic could not hear the noise despite a couple of test drives. However, my clutch was pronounced healthy.
The noise is an engagement noise; not a spring noise. It sounds like it is a belt slipping but I know that it is not a belt. It only happens rarely; perhaps once or twice every other day. It is difficult to hear unless a window or the sunroof is open.
The noise is an engagement noise; not a spring noise. It sounds like it is a belt slipping but I know that it is not a belt. It only happens rarely; perhaps once or twice every other day. It is difficult to hear unless a window or the sunroof is open.
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I started a thread about this exact situation a few months ago. The noise you describe sounds like the same thing that my car has been doing. I would describe it as a "whir" in first gear and only when letting out the clutch after a stop. Only lasts a few seconds. Not loud. Not reproducible, doesn't happen all the time. It does not sound like normal gear whine. I'm having a new clutch put in today or tomorrow, and I can give everyone an update later this week on whether that fixed the issue.
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I just got my car back from the dealer on Friday. To address the noise they installed a new clutch. Not sure if the release fork is part of a new clutch kit. Just from driving it a few days this weekend, the noise seems to have completely disappeared.
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