Slow clutch pedal operation in cold weather

sunruner19 · 01-27-2007, 01:29 PM

I have experienced a problem with the clutch pedal lately, when the temp drops below the freezing mark. The clutch pedal stays to the floor for about 10 to 15 seconds before slowly returning to the off position. This problem disappears as the temp inside the cab increases.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Jeff · 01-27-2007, 02:50 PM

Sunruner19, it was 0deg yesterday and I did not notice any problems, mine is a V6 and there may be a differnce. I would run it by the dealer and if necessary leave it when a real cold day comes along so they can check the problem out.

Jeff
o6, 6spd, V6, 4x4 acc cab.

TheMaster · 01-27-2007, 05:47 PM

Have you checked your transmission fluid level? It sounds like you may be low on fluid and as the engine runs for a while, the pressure builds up and the pedal gets stiff. Experience that on my wife's vehicle from time to time.

sunruner19 · 01-27-2007, 08:54 PM

I will get ahold of the dealer on monday, and let you all know what we find.

ImInLoveWithMyTruck · 01-28-2007, 09:25 AM

Mine doesn't stick but it does move slow when it's cold. I usually let it warm up for 15mins and then it's fine.

jarrod06 · 05-06-2007, 10:14 AM

yea i have a reg cab 4x4 5-speed and it does that to but it does not stick it just moves slowly

sunruner19 · 05-06-2007, 06:21 PM

I have talked to one of the Toyota Techs where i work and he seems to remember seeing a service bulletin on this. Being a new dealership, we are still working out the kinks in our place, so it will be a few weeks at the most before I will write up a followup on this and hopefully, the noisey composite bed issue talked about elsewhere in the forum. One thing for sure, its a cold weather problem only, with the clutch pedal issue. When the cab warms up, the problem disappears which lead me to beleive its the shaft or bearing on the clutch pedal shaft that is the root of the problem.

Jeff · 05-07-2007, 02:51 AM

Great diagnosis, sunruner19. I only had that problem just a few times during the coldest snaps and like you said once the cab warms up , problem disappears.
Jeff
06, 6sp,SR5,V6,4x4, Brilliant Red, still unmodified

ImInLoveWithMyTruck · 05-20-2007, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunruner19

I have talked to one of the Toyota Techs where i work and he seems to remember seeing a service bulletin on this. Being a new dealership, we are still working out the kinks in our place, so it will be a few weeks at the most before I will write up a followup on this and hopefully, the noisey composite bed issue talked about elsewhere in the forum. One thing for sure, its a cold weather problem only, with the clutch pedal issue. When the cab warms up, the problem disappears which lead me to beleive its the shaft or bearing on the clutch pedal shaft that is the root of the problem.

Hey sunruner19 anything ever come up of this at your dealership?

sunruner19 · 05-21-2007, 03:56 AM

Right now, we are still going through the new dealership total confusion syndrome. We should be settled down by the end of this month as to exactly who is who, who does what, and keeping salesman away from me who think they know more about detailing cars than I do. I dont sell cars and I dont tell em how to, but I have one salesman who thinks he owns the dealership, thinks he knows how to detail cars, and he is in for one rude awakening this morning.
I bugged the tech on this last week, and he told me that they are waiting for tech support to tie into their computer. gilches etc which is normal for a new dealership.
Just letting you know that I havent forgotten about this clutch thing, cause I am affected by it also.

Jeff · 05-22-2007, 04:28 AM

Way to follow up, sunruner19, salesmen are like that and there are always people who know more than expierenced craftsmen. Keep us informed.

Jeff
06,4x4 6spd, V6 , Brilliant Red.

01-27-2007, 01:29 PM	#1
sunruner19 Senior Roving Member Joined: Dec 2006, #546 Location: Great Sacandaga Lake region Northville NY, South Yarmouth, Cape Cod Ma. Age: 62 Gender: Male Posts: 228 09 Tacoma 4WD 2009 Regular Cab Manual 2.7L 09 TACOMA 2..7L STD WHITE 4X4 A.R.E. LID, redline hood struts and tailgate gas strut, tube steps, avic z2 navigation 08 TUNDRA 5.7L dbl cab 4wd SR 5 SC 505HP 08 PRIUS 93 Vette 40th anniv conv 09 Dodge Challenger 5.7 hemi 6 speed	Slow clutch pedal operation in cold weather I have experienced a problem with the clutch pedal lately, when the temp drops below the freezing mark. The clutch pedal stays to the floor for about 10 to 15 seconds before slowly returning to the off position. This problem disappears as the temp inside the cab increases. Has anyone else experienced this?

01-27-2007, 05:47 PM	#3
TheMaster Speechless Joined: Oct 2006, #112 Location: Land of No Specific Enemy Gender: Male Posts: 2,995 2007 DC TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic Its a Toyota ;-) Bug shield, window visors, skid plate, rust proofing, tonneau cover, paint & upholstery protection, side step bars, navigation system.	Have you checked your transmission fluid level? It sounds like you may be low on fluid and as the engine runs for a while, the pressure builds up and the pedal gets stiff. Experience that on my wife's vehicle from time to time. __________________ "My honour is more valuable than my commission".

01-28-2007, 09:25 AM	#5
ImInLoveWithMyTruck Senior Member Joined: Nov 2006, #248 Location: Maine Age: 25 Posts: 308	Mine doesn't stick but it does move slow when it's cold. I usually let it warm up for 15mins and then it's fine. __________________ Yes It's True... '06 SR5 Access Cab 4x4 4 Cylinder Manual

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sunruner19 Senior Roving Member Joined: Dec 2006, #546 Location: Great Sacandaga Lake region Northville NY, South Yarmouth, Cape Cod Ma. Age: 62 Gender: Male Posts: 228 09 Tacoma 4WD 2009 Regular Cab Manual 2.7L 09 TACOMA 2..7L STD WHITE 4X4 A.R.E. LID, redline hood struts and tailgate gas strut, tube steps, avic z2 navigation 08 TUNDRA 5.7L dbl cab 4wd SR 5 SC 505HP 08 PRIUS 93 Vette 40th anniv conv 09 Dodge Challenger 5.7 hemi 6 speed	I will get ahold of the dealer on monday, and let you all know what we find.

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sunruner19 Senior Roving Member Joined: Dec 2006, #546 Location: Great Sacandaga Lake region Northville NY, South Yarmouth, Cape Cod Ma. Age: 62 Gender: Male Posts: 228 09 Tacoma 4WD 2009 Regular Cab Manual 2.7L 09 TACOMA 2..7L STD WHITE 4X4 A.R.E. LID, redline hood struts and tailgate gas strut, tube steps, avic z2 navigation 08 TUNDRA 5.7L dbl cab 4wd SR 5 SC 505HP 08 PRIUS 93 Vette 40th anniv conv 09 Dodge Challenger 5.7 hemi 6 speed	I have talked to one of the Toyota Techs where i work and he seems to remember seeing a service bulletin on this. Being a new dealership, we are still working out the kinks in our place, so it will be a few weeks at the most before I will write up a followup on this and hopefully, the noisey composite bed issue talked about elsewhere in the forum. One thing for sure, its a cold weather problem only, with the clutch pedal issue. When the cab warms up, the problem disappears which lead me to beleive its the shaft or bearing on the clutch pedal shaft that is the root of the problem.

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Jeff Senior Member Joined: Oct 2006, #59 Location: Hopkinton,MA Posts: 403 Nice 6spd,V6, very solid truck Access Cab Manual V6 of course ! None currently, but I would like a better sounding exhaust and perhaps a cold air pack and some color coded step bars	Great diagnosis, sunruner19. I only had that problem just a few times during the coldest snaps and like you said once the cab warms up , problem disappears. Jeff 06, 6sp,SR5,V6,4x4, Brilliant Red, still unmodified

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05-22-2007, 04:28 AM	#11
Jeff Senior Member Joined: Oct 2006, #59 Location: Hopkinton,MA Posts: 403 Nice 6spd,V6, very solid truck Access Cab Manual V6 of course ! None currently, but I would like a better sounding exhaust and perhaps a cold air pack and some color coded step bars	Way to follow up, sunruner19, salesmen are like that and there are always people who know more than expierenced craftsmen. Keep us informed. Jeff 06,4x4 6spd, V6 , Brilliant Red.