My turn now... burnt clutch :(

[aaronng]

Just checked TSX boards. Check this out:

Well they got back to me today. They said that the master cylinder (wtver that is) is the problem and that its what caused the clutch to wear so quickly. So they said they'd get a new master cylinder in there under warranty; but they will not replace the clutch even though the damage was due to the cylinder. they said the car will run fine and the clutch has enough life in it to be okay for a while; but its obvious that there is excessive wear on it due to teh cylinder.

From http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/show...ht=clutch+wear

[yfin]

I put it down to either driver problem or just simple bad luck.

What do you mean by bad luck? Do you mean a manufacturing defect? This should be covered by warranty.

[aaronng]

I strongly doubt that.
It's not like the Euro has a huge amount of torque compared to K20A.
It's very unlikely a clutch has such a narrow range of tolerance to torque.
I put it down to either driver problem or just simple bad luck.

Most manual drivers in Australia are experienced MT drivers. The trend here is to go auto if you are a newbie because of the availability of the AT drivers license here (so you're special ). So I think that would narrow it down to bad luck. And in this case, bad luck = Honda's common master cylinder problem.

[EuroAccord13]

I still have the knotty feel on the clutch pedal at times and this is seriously getting me worried, I think I better make time to go to Honda and have them look at the Master Cylinder, but so far there isn't any notice for Honda Australia except the one that was posted here by Honda America....

[yfin]

I still have the knotty feel on the clutch pedal at times and this is seriously getting me worried, I think I better make time to go to Honda and have them look at the Master Cylinder, but so far there isn't any notice for Honda Australia except the one that was posted here by Honda America....

Can you explain what you mean by a knotty feel?

[aaronng]

I still have the knotty feel on the clutch pedal at times and this is seriously getting me worried, I think I better make time to go to Honda and have them look at the Master Cylinder, but so far there isn't any notice for Honda Australia except the one that was posted here by Honda America....

There might be no official notice, but my dealer changed the master cylinder the 2nd time I brought it in with the creaking and notchy clutch (no need to investigate. The guy heard and felt the clutch and told me that I could pick the car up later in the evenin), so the master cylinder replacement is an accepted fix for this kind of problem.
Get it done soon man. It's scary that this "cosmetic" problem can lead to premature clutch wear.

[EuroAccord13]

Can you explain what you mean by a knotty feel?

As I step on the clutch, nearing the end, there is this vibrating feel that pulsates through my foot....

[aaronng]

Like a spring twang feeling?

[EuroAccord13]

Like a spring twang feeling?

Yeap like that with the sensation of stepping into sand....

[aaronng]

mine had the twang, but no sand..

[baboo]

As I step on the clutch, nearing the end, there is this vibrating feel that pulsates through my foot....

Sounds like the master clutch is on its way out.

most people are hearing the clicking sound, it was something to do with cruise control switch. But if you can feel the vibration through the pedal, it's definately master clutch cylinder problem.

Nick, get it checked out asap.

[euro77]

Not sure about the master cylinder clutch. I haven't felt anything out of the ordinary on my clutch, except on that evening
I'm getting it towed to the dealer tomorrow morning, will keep you updated.
I suppose I can drive, but my dealer advised me not to, just in case it died on me on the way.