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Old 05-25-2011 | 12:20 AM
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wtf happened

i was just driving regularly today and as i was changing gears i heard a pop/snap sound. now my clutch feels easier to depress and i cant switch into my reverse gear .

does anybody know what the problem is??
Old 05-25-2011 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Arun9
i was just driving regularly today and as i was changing gears i heard a pop/snap sound. now my clutch feels easier to depress and i cant switch into my reverse gear .

does anybody know what the problem is??
Did your clutch pedal snap (partly) off maybe?
Old 05-25-2011 | 12:28 AM
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im not entirely sure but is there a way to check without removing anything
Old 05-25-2011 | 12:34 AM
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im not entirely sure but is there a way to check without removing anything
Sure, just look at your pedal bracket near the floor... look for a break like in the attached pic...
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Old 05-25-2011 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Arun9
i was just driving regularly today and as i was changing gears i heard a pop/snap sound. now my clutch feels easier to depress and i cant switch into my reverse gear .

does anybody know what the problem is??
Some reading material for you...
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/clutch-pedal-snap-off-8-year-warranty-recall-%7E%7E%7E-132912/
Old 05-25-2011 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Tamas
Some reading material for you...
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=132912
according to his thread:post ratio, I'd say he doesn't enjoy reading
Old 05-25-2011 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Arun9
i was just driving regularly today and as i was changing gears i heard a pop/snap sound. now my clutch feels easier to depress and i cant switch into my reverse gear .

does anybody know what the problem is??

Sounds like your abusing your clutching and shifting method

What year and mileage is your car anyway?
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