What causes a clutch pedal to stick to the floor when the car starts to drive?

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A vehicle that has an automatic transmission requires more attention than a vehicle with a clutch and manual transmission.The clutch system is affected by the vehicle's age.

The clutch is designed to engage the transmission to the engine and also to release power from it to slow down the input shaft on a transmission in order to switch gears.The driver needs a clutch pedal to disengage the clutch.The Clutch pedals that go from the rest position to full engagement, but stay on the floor, indicate a problem.

Don't try to start the engine and drive the vehicle with the clutch pedal stuck on the floor.The clutch, the clutch fork, and the transmission could be damaged.

The vehicle should be parked on a hard surface.Make sure the transmission is in park or first gear.

The rear tires will remain on the ground if the wheel chocks are placed around them.Lock the rear tires with the parking brake.

The vehicle needs to be raised.Lift the vehicle until the wheels are completely off the ground by using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight.

The jack stands need to be placed.The jack stands should be under the jacking points.The vehicle needs to be lowered onto the jack stands.Most modern cars have pinch welds under the doors where the jacking points for jack stands are located.

Put on your safety glasses and grab your flashlight.You can check the clutch cable under the vehicle.The cable needs to be tight.Make sure that there are no leaks in your line.

If your vehicle has a clutch pedal, check the slave cylinder.The slave cylinder should not be leaking.

The inspection cover should be removed from the bell housing of the transmission.To see the position of the fork, use your flashlight to look up in the clutch area.

The clutch release bearing has failed if the fork is all the way engaged but the slave cylinder or cable is not.

Step 2 is to raise the vehicle.Lift the vehicle until the wheels are completely off the ground by using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight.

All four wheels are on the ground.Put the jack away.

The vehicle should be parked on a hard surface.Make sure the transmission is in park or first gear.

The rear tires will remain on the ground if the wheel chocks are placed around them.Lock the rear tires with the parking brake.

The vehicle needs to be raised.Lift the vehicle until the wheels are completely off the ground by using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight.

The jack stands need to be placed.The jack stands should be under the jacking points.The vehicle needs to be lowered onto the jack stands.Most modern cars have pinch welds under the doors where the jacking points for jack stands are located.

Put on your safety glasses and grab your flashlight.You can check the clutch cable under the vehicle.The cable needs to be tight.Make sure that there are no leaks in your line.

If your vehicle has a clutch pedal, check the slave cylinder.If there is fluid leaking out, pull the boot back to the slave cylinder.Look for damage to the cylinder.

The pin should be checked to see if it is broken or damaged.The bleeder screw should be in place.If the return spring is attached to the slave cylinder, it is functional.

The slave cylinder pin should be pushed back into its rest position by grabbing a pry bar.If you push down on the clutch pedal, you can see if it will come back.The slave cylinder may have an internal leak if the pedal stays on the floor.

Step 2 is to raise the vehicle.Lift the vehicle until the wheels are completely off the ground by using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight.

All four wheels are on the ground.Put the jack away.

The vehicle should be parked on a hard surface.Make sure the transmission is in park or 1st gear.

The rear tires will remain on the ground if the wheel chocks are placed around them.Lock the rear tires with the parking brake.

To locate the clutch master cylinder, open the hood to the engine compartment and grab your flashlight.

If there is any leaking fluid, check the condition of the clutch master cylinder.Make sure that there is fluid in the reservoir by removing the cap.

Check the shaft in the back of the clutch master cylinder for any damage if you put the cap back on.

Go into the cab and check the return springs.The return spring should be attached to the clutch pedal.

Place the tools out of the way.Put aside the wheel chocks that were removed from the rear wheels.

You will need to perform a repair on the failed clutch master cylinder if the vehicle needs attention now.

The vehicle should be parked on a hard surface.Make sure the transmission is in park or first gear.

The rear tires will remain on the ground if the wheel chocks are placed around them.Lock the rear tires with the parking brake.

The vehicle needs to be raised.Lift the vehicle until the wheels are completely off the ground by using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight.

The jack stands need to be placed.The jack stands should be under the jacking points.The vehicle needs to be lowered onto the jack stands.Most modern cars have pinch welds under the doors where the jacking points for jack stands are located.

Put on your safety glasses and grab your flashlight.Check the clutch linkage under the vehicle.

If the clutch linkage is bent, broken, or damaged, look to the second step.The linkage is in the clutch fork.You may need to use a needle nose pliers or a cotter pin to remove the linkage.

If the pedal won't move, push on the linkage or cable.The linkage or cable could be damaged if the pedal does not move.Attach the linkage or cable back to the fork.

Step 2 is to raise the vehicle.Lift the vehicle until the wheels are completely off the ground by using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight.

All four wheels are on the ground.Put the jack away.

The drivability of the vehicle can be improved if the clutch pedal is fixed on the floor.

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