Clutch pedal is sticking to the floor and sometimes won’t...


Clutch pedal is sticking to the floor and sometimes won’t go into gear because of it Mechanic's Assistant: Has the clutch been slipping? Are you having any trouble shifting? No not at all Mechanic's Assistant: Wha...

Clutch pedal is sticking to the floor and sometimes won’t go into gear because of it Mechanic's Assistant: Has the clutch been slipping? Are you having any trouble shifting? No not at all Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Mazda protege 2002 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Protege yourself? What have you tried so far? It just started yesterday I made it like 36 miles perfectly fine on highway but got off freeway and pedal woulnt come up on its own I had to use my foot or pump the clutch a few times several times

Automotive Expert
Hello, and thank you for your question. I am reviewing it now and will reply again in a moment. **\*The website will prompt a phone call automatically, NOT me. So please don't let this automatic service prompt annoy you. I prefer using text-only since most of the time I am inside the shop.** Check the brake reservoir and confirm if the brake fluid is at max.
Automotive Expert
First, check to see if there is hydraulic fluid. Then check if you see a leak on the ground.

Fluid is at max no leakageNo money
Automotive Expert
The clutch slave cylinder has an internal leak. This is the problem. **\*The website will prompt a phone call automatically, NOT me. So please don't let this automatic service prompt annoy you. I prefer using text-only since most of the time I am inside the shop.**

Ok thanks but how do I locate the clutch slave cylinder?Or where do I locate it
Automotive Expert
see link
Automotive Expert
This is the OE# **BL3K4192X, cost about $110 from Mazda.**

Under the hood correct? I’m a female so I’m not too sure about all of that but I know some
Automotive Expert
yes, under the hood mounted on the side of transmission.

Ok! sorry. I have no help so I’m only one that can do itOk so until I get that part I’m screwed correct?
Automotive Expert
see link

Or I mean stuck
Automotive Expert
Are you going to work on this car or a shop?

Ok I see itI’m going to have to do it I can’t get it towed anywhere
Automotive Expert
it takes 1.5 hours for a shop to do this job. You should not work on this job, if you have not done this before. You have the correct metric tools?

Well I’m not bad at the mechanic stuff I just really need it to be able to get it to where I need it to go I’m still 36 miles away from home

But if I can wait until tomorrow I can get the part from mazdaIdk if your familiar with the Bay Area or not but I’m in San Francisco but I live in concord martinez
Automotive Expert
Autozone has an aftermarket part but you will have to call them first.

Okay I can do that too thank u for helping me figure this outI appreciate it
Automotive Expert
Once the slave cylinder is replaced, you will have to bleed it to complete the job. Just like bleeding the brakes.

OkayThanks
Automotive Expert
you are welcome

Happy holidays etc.
Automotive Expert
BTW, I'm in NYC. You too, Happy Holidays.

Oh okay

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