335i odd clutch sticking

leftcoastman · 01-08-2007, 10:12 AM

Hi,

I've only had my 335i 6MT for a few weeks now but I'm noticing an odd feeling when using the clutch. If I disengage (press clutch down) all the way to the floor, it "sticks" on the way back up.

While the sticking isn't enough to keep the clutch down on its own, it's still quite annoying to try to get a smooth engagement since the release action isn't uniform throughout the stroke.

Is this normal behavior or should I get this sucker checked out?

Ennio335i · 01-08-2007, 10:30 AM

I had a problem with the clutch sticking on the way up, I then realized it was getting caught on my all season mats.

Jaws · 01-08-2007, 10:33 AM

Is it the clutch pedal itself sticking, or just the disengagement of the clutch? There is a clutch delay valve which causes the disengagement to not be very abrupt in an effort to save wear on the drive shaft. The CDV can be removed or modified.

FirstClass · 01-08-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

Is it the clutch pedal itself sticking, or just the disengagement of the clutch? There is a clutch delay valve which causes the disengagement to not be very abrupt in an effort to save wear on the drive shaft. The CDV can be removed or modified.

Yup, my bet is that you're having your first bad experience with the CDV of doom.

BK · 01-08-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ennio335i

I had a problem with the clutch sticking on the way up, I then realized it was getting caught on my all season mats.

x2

My money is on the mat. All-season or carpet, sometimes they get in the way of the clutch. Slide it forward a bit more.

Norsk · 01-08-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ennio335i

I had a problem with the clutch sticking on the way up, I then realized it was getting caught on my all season mats.

+3

Yup, All season mat!

Phil R · 01-08-2007, 11:43 AM

Same problem....it was the mat!

Zeroday · 01-08-2007, 12:16 PM

had the same issue. mat wasn't screwed down to the floor with the plastic anchors.

Walked U · 01-08-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ennio335i

I had a problem with the clutch sticking on the way up, I then realized it was getting caught on my all season mats.

+4

just make sure thats your floor mats are all the way up and arent touching anything.

SROC3 · 01-08-2007, 04:11 PM

floor mat too over here - just take the mat off its velcro fasteners and move it up until the "sticking" stops. I'd remove the CDV valve too if I were you.

beemah · 01-08-2007, 06:17 PM

time for paddles folks

Zeroday · 01-08-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by beemah

time for paddles folks

just speaking for myself here but...

not in this lifetime.

leftcoastman · 01-08-2007, 10:26 PM

Yup, it was the all weather mats. however, I noticed that the instructions for the all weather mat holders don't apply to the 335i as I couldn't find any place to mount the "hooks".

Anyone else have a 335i and the all-weather mats? It'd be a PITA to have to constantly readjust the mat!

wj4 · 01-08-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeroday

just speaking for myself here but...

not in this lifetime.

+1,000,000

335I_JB · 01-08-2007, 10:32 PM

+5... all season mat shifting foward under clutch pedal - I didn't have the mat mounted securely.

Norsk · 01-08-2007, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftcoastman

Yup, it was the all weather mats. however, I noticed that the instructions for the all weather mat holders don't apply to the 335i as I couldn't find any place to mount the "hooks".

Anyone else have a 335i and the all-weather mats? It'd be a PITA to have to constantly readjust the mat!

Yep got them here & I just remember to fix them once in a while, as the one tart at the dealership tried to install the hooks that come with it.

The problem is the holder that comes with the summer mats is a screw (plastic); the rubber mat hooks are a T-Top type insert & twist to secure.

So guess what tart tells me it does not matter and proceeds to insert ... Guess what else nowhere to really screw and was holding onto my carpet... come to take it out he almost ripped my carpet.

So I took it out myself slowly and told them to keep their stupid hooks until BMW design a proper hook that screws in just like the summer mat holders.

P.S.: If any one finds the right part number or the proper hooks ... PM me the part number

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leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	335i odd clutch sticking Hi, I've only had my 335i 6MT for a few weeks now but I'm noticing an odd feeling when using the clutch. If I disengage (press clutch down) all the way to the floor, it "sticks" on the way back up. While the sticking isn't enough to keep the clutch down on its own, it's still quite annoying to try to get a smooth engagement since the release action isn't uniform throughout the stroke. Is this normal behavior or should I get this sucker checked out?
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Jaws Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2006 325i mt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Is it the clutch pedal itself sticking, or just the disengagement of the clutch? There is a clutch delay valve which causes the disengagement to not be very abrupt in an effort to save wear on the drive shaft. The CDV can be removed or modified. __________________ 2006 325i - Sparkling Graphite 2000 S2000 - New Formula Red 2007 Chev Silverado crew cab Z71
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Phil R Enlisted Member 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	Same problem....it was the mat!
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Zeroday Colonel 46 Rep 2,350 Posts Drives: Plymouth Volare Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: your nerves iTrader: (0)	had the same issue. mat wasn't screwed down to the floor with the plastic anchors.
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SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	floor mat too over here - just take the mat off its velcro fasteners and move it up until the "sticking" stops. I'd remove the CDV valve too if I were you. __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	Yup, it was the all weather mats. however, I noticed that the instructions for the all weather mat holders don't apply to the 335i as I couldn't find any place to mount the "hooks". Anyone else have a 335i and the all-weather mats? It'd be a PITA to have to constantly readjust the mat!
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335I_JB President \|\|\| 8 Rep 44 Posts Drives: E90 335I Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	+5... all season mat shifting foward under clutch pedal - I didn't have the mat mounted securely. __________________ e90 335i \| jb \| blk int \| alum \| 6mt \| sp \| alarm \| sirius \| rear fog mod \| dual rear 12v outlet \| "old" e46m-sport shift knob
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