2010 xc90 clutch pedal on floor

Ffdan · Oct 6th, 2019, 10:08

Hi all

I've seen posts with similar issues but not EXACTLY the same.

The clutch works fine (purchased the car a week ago) but twice now I have gone out to the car and found the clutch pedal on the floor. If i manually lift it up, it continues to operate just fine. VERY confusing!!

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance

S60D5-185 · Oct 6th, 2019, 10:14

Check under the car for leaks of brake fluid and also check the brake/clutch reservoir carefully to see if the level has dropped. It's usually a combined unit so the brake level could look fine but examine thoroughly to view clutch fluid level.

I had this on my manual s60 and it was the clutch slave cylinder at fault.

If it is, it's a gearbox out job to replace.

Clan · Oct 6th, 2019, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Ffdan

Hi all

I've seen posts with similar issues but not EXACTLY the same.

The clutch works fine (purchased the car a week ago) but twice now I have gone out to the car and found the clutch pedal on the floor. If i manually lift it up, it continues to operate just fine. VERY confusing!!

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance

you have bought somebody else's problem , didn't they mention it? most likely the clutch slave cylinder which means gearbox out . You may see a few drips of brake fluid at the bottom of the bellhousing , there is a drainage slot there ....

odd that the pedal goes down overnight , isn't there a helper spring on the pedal itself which springs the pedal upwards ?

Ffdan · Oct 7th, 2019, 08:05

Thanks for the responses. Luckily I have a pretty damn good warranty with the vehicle so will be returning this to the seller with your thoughts captured. Who would have thought such a minor symptom could suggest such a significant fault. Thanks guys and gals.

owenfackrell · Oct 7th, 2019, 08:35

I would say the same. We had a Renault that did this, the pedal would just go to the floor randomly but with no loss of fluid. When i changed the slave cylinder i found that it was drawing air in rather than leaking fluid out.

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Ffdan New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2019 08:05 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Corby	2010 xc90 clutch pedal on floor Hi all I've seen posts with similar issues but not EXACTLY the same. The clutch works fine (purchased the car a week ago) but twice now I have gone out to the car and found the clutch pedal on the floor. If i manually lift it up, it continues to operate just fine. VERY confusing!! Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance

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S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Check under the car for leaks of brake fluid and also check the brake/clutch reservoir carefully to see if the level has dropped. It's usually a combined unit so the brake level could look fine but examine thoroughly to view clutch fluid level. I had this on my manual s60 and it was the clutch slave cylinder at fault. If it is, it's a gearbox out job to replace. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Oct 7th, 2019, 08:05	#4
Ffdan New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2019 08:05 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Corby	Thanks for the responses. Luckily I have a pretty damn good warranty with the vehicle so will be returning this to the seller with your thoughts captured. Who would have thought such a minor symptom could suggest such a significant fault. Thanks guys and gals.

Oct 7th, 2019, 08:35	#5
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	I would say the same. We had a Renault that did this, the pedal would just go to the floor randomly but with no loss of fluid. When i changed the slave cylinder i found that it was drawing air in rather than leaking fluid out.

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