I think my Clutch Cable broke
05-14-2008, 04:58 PM
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I think my Clutch Cable broke
Well, I was pulling into the local grocerie store and I went to put the clutch in and pull the car into neutral for the turn. Pop, clutch goes limp. I just coast into a spot, turn her off and call AAA. So i'm home now, thinkin about what I need. All I know is I pushed the pedal down, heard a pop, and felt all the pressure of the clutch release. The clutch was doin fine up until then. Now the pedal just hangs there, free of any tension.Does this sound like the clutch cable broke? Also, I was lookin for replacements on here...
http://cpwstore.carpartswholesale.co...7006+1616+5762
I was lookin at either the sachs or the beck/arnley. They're both OEM spec. These ok? And how hard is it to replace the cable? On a scale of 1-10?
http://cpwstore.carpartswholesale.co...7006+1616+5762
I was lookin at either the sachs or the beck/arnley. They're both OEM spec. These ok? And how hard is it to replace the cable? On a scale of 1-10?
05-14-2008, 05:18 PM
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RE: I think my Clutch Cable broke
Sounds like a broken clutch cable, I broke one about 6 years back and replacement was about a 5.5 -6 on the 10 point scale. The fork that the cable connects to is on the left side of the tranny near the front(clutch), should be able to tell by looking at it. If there any slack its pooched.
05-14-2008, 05:56 PM
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RE: I think my Clutch Cable broke
With car off, push the clutch in, if the cable is broken, the clutch should go in VERY easily. Next you could get under the car and check the cable visually.
Although I don't recommend it, here is another method. Only sharing with you in case you get stuck somewhere and can't get help.
If you have the space, another way to tell is to start the car while its in gear. Car will start when you push the clutch in, but if its in gear, it'll take off! Maybe just crank it for a second or two, it'll still move.
WARNING: CAR WILL MOVE SO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS NEAR YOU!!!!!!
I had to drive home from work once with a broken clutch cable, not fun but doable.
If the cable is broken, I hear all aftermarket cables suck and OEM is the way to go. Please verify before going out and purchasing.
Good luck,
Deep
Although I don't recommend it, here is another method. Only sharing with you in case you get stuck somewhere and can't get help.
If you have the space, another way to tell is to start the car while its in gear. Car will start when you push the clutch in, but if its in gear, it'll take off! Maybe just crank it for a second or two, it'll still move.
WARNING: CAR WILL MOVE SO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS NEAR YOU!!!!!!
I had to drive home from work once with a broken clutch cable, not fun but doable.
If the cable is broken, I hear all aftermarket cables suck and OEM is the way to go. Please verify before going out and purchasing.
Good luck,
Deep
05-14-2008, 06:07 PM
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RE: I think my Clutch Cable broke
Beautiful, sorta. lol Well, I didn't look for it, but I heard somethin fall out behind me when it happened so yeah, I think it's gone. As for your other methods, idk. I was able to pull the car outa gear and thats it. It wont get in any gear now. lol I'm assuming I cant start it either seeing as in the clutch can't open. lol But yeah, were would I go about getting an OEM clutch cable? Motorcraft brand i'm assuming.
05-14-2008, 06:09 PM
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RE: I think my Clutch Cable broke
ORIGINAL: mrdeep2001
With car off, push the clutch in, if the cable is broken, the clutch should go in VERY easily. Next you could get under the car and check the cable visually.
Although I don't recommend it, here is another method. Only sharing with you in case you get stuck somewhere and can't get help.
If you have the space, another way to tell is to start the car while its in gear. Car will start when you push the clutch in, but if its in gear, it'll take off! Maybe just crank it for a second or two, it'll still move.
WARNING: CAR WILL MOVE SO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS NEAR YOU!!!!!!
I had to drive home from work once with a broken clutch cable, not fun but doable.
If the cable is broken, I hear all aftermarket cables suck and OEM is the way to go. Please verify before going out and purchasing.
Good luck,
Deep
With car off, push the clutch in, if the cable is broken, the clutch should go in VERY easily. Next you could get under the car and check the cable visually.
Although I don't recommend it, here is another method. Only sharing with you in case you get stuck somewhere and can't get help.
If you have the space, another way to tell is to start the car while its in gear. Car will start when you push the clutch in, but if its in gear, it'll take off! Maybe just crank it for a second or two, it'll still move.
WARNING: CAR WILL MOVE SO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS NEAR YOU!!!!!!
I had to drive home from work once with a broken clutch cable, not fun but doable.
If the cable is broken, I hear all aftermarket cables suck and OEM is the way to go. Please verify before going out and purchasing.
Good luck,
Deep
OP: definetely a snapped clutch cable. happened just like that to me about 4 or 5 months ago.
05-14-2008, 06:14 PM
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RE: I think my Clutch Cable broke
ORIGINAL: 945LSTANG
not a good idea. thats bad on the starter.
OP: definetely a snapped clutch cable. happened just like that to me about 4 or 5 months ago.
ORIGINAL: mrdeep2001
With car off, push the clutch in, if the cable is broken, the clutch should go in VERY easily. Next you could get under the car and check the cable visually.
Although I don't recommend it, here is another method. Only sharing with you in case you get stuck somewhere and can't get help.
If you have the space, another way to tell is to start the car while its in gear. Car will start when you push the clutch in, but if its in gear, it'll take off! Maybe just crank it for a second or two, it'll still move.
WARNING: CAR WILL MOVE SO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS NEAR YOU!!!!!!
I had to drive home from work once with a broken clutch cable, not fun but doable.
If the cable is broken, I hear all aftermarket cables suck and OEM is the way to go. Please verify before going out and purchasing.
Good luck,
Deep
With car off, push the clutch in, if the cable is broken, the clutch should go in VERY easily. Next you could get under the car and check the cable visually.
Although I don't recommend it, here is another method. Only sharing with you in case you get stuck somewhere and can't get help.
If you have the space, another way to tell is to start the car while its in gear. Car will start when you push the clutch in, but if its in gear, it'll take off! Maybe just crank it for a second or two, it'll still move.
WARNING: CAR WILL MOVE SO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS NEAR YOU!!!!!!
I had to drive home from work once with a broken clutch cable, not fun but doable.
If the cable is broken, I hear all aftermarket cables suck and OEM is the way to go. Please verify before going out and purchasing.
Good luck,
Deep
not a good idea. thats bad on the starter.
OP: definetely a snapped clutch cable. happened just like that to me about 4 or 5 months ago.
