Clutch Pedal Goes Limp

[KyleTJ]

So I was driving my TJ it was completely fine and then after I dumped the clutch the clutch pedal goes limp and it has no resistance at all. No springing us just completely swinging back-and-forth. What do you guys think the issue could be and do you think I could fix it myself.

 

[TJ Jim]

Snap ring came off the plunger.

 

[KyleTJ]

Snap ring came off the plunger.

Are you sure that it’s not the cable that snapped

 

[red02tj]

Are you sure that it’s not the cable that snapped

No cable, check the pedal/plunger linkage.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009XA8IP2?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[KyleTJ]

No cable, check the pedal/plunger linkage.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009XA8IP2?tag=wranglerorg-20

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OK, where should I look to check that?

 

[red02tj]

OK, where should I look to check that?

About minute 3

 

[TJ Jim]

Attached to the clutch pedal way up high. Break your back to get to.

 

[KyleTJ]

About minute 3

OK, thank you so much for clarifying. I’ll try this out once this hurricane passes.

 

[Murf926]

Drop one of these into the clutch reservoir?

But seriously, the guys above gave good info. It is a bitch to get to, but easy fix once you've contorted into the right spot.

 

[KyleTJ]

Drop one of these into the clutch reservoir?
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But seriously, the guys above gave good info. It is a bitch to get to, but easy fix once you've contorted into the right spot.

Yeah, I’m pretty familiar with having to do that to access things behind the dash I spent hours trying to find a leak in my jeep just to never find it

 

[macleanflood]

Four bolts gets the front seat out for you non contortionists.

-Mac

 

[KyleTJ]

Four bolts gets the front seat out for you non contortionists.

-Mac

Sounds like a good idea if I had the tools to do it but right now I am in college so I don’t really have my dad’s tools

 

[macleanflood]

3 13mm or 1/2" bolts and a T40 I think. I carry both of those in my emergency kit in my Jeep.

-Mac

 

[red02tj]

Sounds like a good idea if I had the tools to do it but right now I am in college so I don’t really have my dad’s tools

There are three bolts with a 13MM (1/2") 6 point head and one, T50 I torx bit head + 3/8 ratchet. Whatever harbor freight has will get it done cheap, but if you’re a college kid, you’re young and flexible.

 

[red02tj]

3 13mm or 1/2" bolts and a T40 I think. I carry both of those in my emergency kit in my Jeep.

-Mac

T50 or 40, I never remember but for $10 you get both.

 

[myjeep3]

No cable, check the pedal/plunger linkage.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009XA8IP2?tag=wranglerorg-20

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+1 to that. Had the same issue, end up removing the linkage and used a bolt with a nut instead.

 

[TJ Jim]

Yeah, I’m pretty familiar with having to do that to access things behind the dash I spent hours trying to find a leak in my jeep just to never find it

My old ass is still limber enough to bend around the seat and reach the clutch pedal. Not like @macleanflood who has to take the seat out. But it hurts!

@Murf926 suggested the blue pill, but I’m thinking since your leaking flowmax would be the better choice.

 

[5TTTj]

If the linkage did fall off you can put it back in place and zip tie the outside end. I did that several months back as a temporary fix while I ordered a new clip. The clip arrived but Ive never installed it as the zip tie is holding well. I guess I should do it soon.
I learned this trick from someone on the forum.

 

[chili_pepper]

Drop one of these into the clutch reservoir?
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Damn! Beat me to it...

 

[macleanflood]

My old ass is still limber enough to bend around the seat and reach the clutch pedal. Not like @macleanflood who has to take the seat out. But it hurts!

I took the entire tub off... =)

-Mac