Sticky: (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures

Prashiy · 06-21-2016, 02:05 AM

Add me to the list. Drove from San Diego to LA today. In the stop and go traffic near Costa Mesa, while being on the 2nd left lane, the clutch pedal got stuck close to the floor and wouldn't come back to release position. Had to turn on the hazard lights and maneuver around a couple of semi trucks to get to the closest exit. The level of clutch fluid was fine and it was not boiling. Interestingly, after an hour of being parked and cooled down I was able to pry off the pedal with my leg. I waited another hour in order for evening traffic to clear. Then I was able drive back home 40 miles with the clutch functioning fine. I'm afraid it would happen again. Will be driving the car around closer to home or dealer to see if can reproduce the issue. It happened all of sudden today. I baby the roaster even though I drive it fast. And I'm very careful not to ride the clutch.

JARblue · 06-21-2016, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Prashiy

Add me to the list. Drove from San Diego to LA today. In the stop and go traffic near Costa Mesa, while being on the 2nd left lane, the clutch pedal got stuck close to the floor and wouldn't come back to release position. Had to turn on the hazard lights and maneuver around a couple of semi trucks to get to the closest exit. The level of clutch fluid was fine and it was not boiling. Interestingly, after an hour of being parked and cooled down I was able to pry off the pedal with my leg. I waited another hour in order for evening traffic to clear. Then I was able drive back home 60 miles with the clutch functioning fine. I'm afraid it would happen again. Will be driving the car around closer to home or dealer to see if can reproduce the issue. It happened all of sudden today. I baby the roaster even though I drive it fast. And I'm very careful not ride the clutch.

Put some new clutch fluid in it. If that doesn't work, you probably need a new master cylinder.

onzedge · 06-21-2016, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Put some new clutch fluid in it. If that doesn't work, you probably need a new master cylinder.

06-21-2016, 02:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Prashiy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Redondo Beach Age: 50 Posts: 12 Drives: 10 ZR Spt Black 6MT Rep Power: 15	Add me to the list. Drove from San Diego to LA today. In the stop and go traffic near Costa Mesa, while being on the 2nd left lane, the clutch pedal got stuck close to the floor and wouldn't come back to release position. Had to turn on the hazard lights and maneuver around a couple of semi trucks to get to the closest exit. The level of clutch fluid was fine and it was not boiling. Interestingly, after an hour of being parked and cooled down I was able to pry off the pedal with my leg. I waited another hour in order for evening traffic to clear. Then I was able drive back home 40 miles with the clutch functioning fine. I'm afraid it would happen again. Will be driving the car around closer to home or dealer to see if can reproduce the issue. It happened all of sudden today. I baby the roaster even though I drive it fast. And I'm very careful not to ride the clutch. Last edited by Prashiy; 06-21-2016 at 03:34 PM.

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