Need Help Identifying Problem

**AudiXS4X01** · 08-23-2008 01:49 PM

Ok, so this started last night and it continues today. I have my suspicions on what the problem might be but I wanted to see what you guys thought also.

When i slightly push the clutch pedal in, i feel a VERY heavy vibration coming through the pedal on my foot. This started randomly, and at times the vibration is stronger than others.

What do you guys think it is? I appreciate everyone's help!

**obijohn22** · 08-23-2008 01:53 PM

Is there any noise associated with this?

**AudiXS4X01** · 08-23-2008 01:56 PM

nope no noise at all..

**The_Jerbel** · 08-23-2008 01:57 PM

Perhaps your TO bearing is going bye bye.

**obijohn22** · 08-23-2008 01:59 PM

cold be a throw out bearing but usually you can hear it. is there any vibration when the clutch is engaged? if you just rest your foot on the pedal?

I wonder if it's not a pressure plate or flywheel issue.......

idle is smooth?

**AudiXS4X01** · 08-23-2008 02:03 PM

i guess thats more of an accurate description^

I only feel the vibration when the clutch is engaged and i rest my foot on the clutch pedal

**obijohn22** · 08-23-2008 02:08 PM

I would have someone qualified check it out ASAP. Vibrations in the drivetrain can be very contagious very quickly. you do not need to take any additional parts out because of one problem.

trust me, i know first hand. the previous owner of my car drove it for 6000 miles with a bad center driveshaft bearing and i had to replace the driveshaft and rear diff seal, and my center diff was toast. dumba$$. anyhow, good luck and keep us posted!

**AudiXS4X01** · 08-23-2008 02:11 PM

yea, im gonna have to wait until monday until the shop i usually go to can have a look at it. ill post when i find out...until then, keep the ideas coming guys!

**chris23** · 08-23-2008 03:12 PM

Sounds Like the throw out bearing, should feel it through the pedal w/ foot lightly resting on pedal. I think the springs on the pressure plate can break which would cause a problem but I would expect noise to accompany this.

**andru1313** · 08-23-2008 03:20 PM

I had this happen. Slight vibration in the pedal. then BAM No more clutch.

**bigrobby** · 08-25-2008 09:35 AM

i just had this happen on my A4. i've had stuff like this happen on many other cars. on mine i'm guessing i broke a finger or two on the pressure plate. i have the pulse in the pedal.....and a judder on initial start........and shifting is harder indicating the clutch is not fully disengaging.

yours is probably throwout bearing or broken finger.

**AudiXS4X01** · 08-25-2008 10:33 AM

i just dropped off my car at the shop about 20 mins ago...ill update when i receive a phone call.

**AudiXS4X01** · 08-25-2008 05:43 PM

ok just got my car back...bent a finger on my pressure plate...he told me there is really nothing u can do and that it wont affect the wear on my clutch....anyone know if that info is correct?

**obijohn22** · 08-25-2008 05:46 PM

Vibration is contagious and causes premature wear on any connected parts. the end.

It may not affect the clutch material but IMO any vibration in the drivetrain should be dealt with as swiftly as your wallet will allow. good luck