406 clutch pedal problem ?

tanto · Unread post by **tanto** » 19 May 2005, 16:32

my m8 has a problem with his clutch pedal or cable when he is driving the pedal slowly gets lower every time he uses it until it becomes difficult to change gear then he has to pull the pedal up and it will be ok for a little while until it gets lower again what is causing this and how does he fix it
the car is an x reg peugeot 406 hdi

tanto · Unread post by **tanto** » 21 May 2005, 05:22

looks like i might need to get the ouija board out to look for an answer
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flux · Unread post by **flux** » 23 May 2005, 05:49

sounds like the clutch cable is sticking and needs changing

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 23 May 2005, 06:23

Unless the 406 has a hydraulic clutch like the Xantia HDi
In which case I would say the cylinder is passing fluid which would suggest new seals are required. But not knowing how the system works in the first place is a bit of a problem. The Xantia BOL doesn't cover the hydraulic clutch very well.
Looking at the parts catalogue there should be a spring attached to the pedal. I assume this should bring the pedal back up. Since you say the pedal has to be raised manually then maybe this is missing or broken?