What is the reason why the clutch of Chery A3 does not spring back after being pressed down?
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The reasons why the clutch of Chery A3 does not spring back after being pressed down include: the clutch return spring is too soft or the clutch pedal travel is too large and pressed too hard; mechanical parts overlap and rub with other objects; the return oil hole of the clutch oil pump is blocked. In this case, it is recommended to go to the car repair shop in time. The following is an extended introduction: 1. Clutch position: located in the flywheel housing between the engine and the gearbox, the clutch assembly is fixed on the rear plane of the flywheel with screws, and the output shaft of the clutch is the input shaft of the gearbox. 2. Principle: during the driving process, the driver can press or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily separate and gradually connect the engine and the gearbox, so as to cut off or transmit the power input from the engine to the gearbox.
Last time I drove a Chery A3, I also encountered this situation and it gave me a real scare. The clutch pedal wouldn't spring back after being pressed down, most likely because the release bearing was stuck or there was an issue with the clutch cable. My mechanic friend said that in older cars like this, the hydraulic system is prone to oil leaks, and if the master or slave cylinder fails, the oil pressure isn't enough to make it spring back. Another possibility is that the pedal spring broke or the fork shaft is deformed and stuck. I remember that time there were oil stains all under my car—it was the slave cylinder's seal aging and leaking. For such mechanical failures, don't force it to drive; tow it to a repair shop immediately for inspection, or you risk damaging the transmission, which would be even more troublesome.
This is the worst fear when driving a manual! I've encountered it twice in five years with my A3. The first time, the return spring broke, and the pedal went limp when pressed. The second time was more severe—the entire clutch master cylinder seal aged, and all the hydraulic fluid leaked out. The mechanic said such issues usually boil down to three points: hydraulic system pressure loss, mechanical component jamming, or spring failure. He advised first checking the clutch fluid reservoir level under the hood; if it's empty, there's a leak. Never force gears with a clutch that won't return—last time my colleague did that, it cost over three grand for a transmission overhaul.
