Vw Citi Golf - Clutch Cable Snapped

[@iwannawatchyoutube8826]

Just had my clutch cable snap in the middle of an intersection. Pushed the car to the closest parking lot and I'm getting a ride to go get a new cable. This showed me exactly what to do, thanks :D

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Mission accomplished, Iwanna, this is exactly the reason I make these videos.

[@baonew2103]

You're doing the lord's work, i appreciate you Gary.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hello, Baone thanks for the support it is much appreciated. It makes all the effort worth while.

[@willemmaas9813]

I also had the experience of my Mk1's clutch cable snapped. Usually this doesn’t happen in your driveway but rather in a busy intersection during peak hour traffic. To prevent the rubber cushion and retaining clip falling to the ground, I looped cable ties on either side of the clutch cable around the bracket to prevent this. Obviously, this doesn’t prevent the cable from breaking, but at least you’re saving a bit of money to not go purchase missing parts. Keep up the good work!

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Willem, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit, it really helps to build the channel and is greatly appreciated, thank you also for the tip about the cable ties preventing loss when the cable snaps it is a good idea, all the best ahead.

[@LOLONO666]

this is exactly what happened to me with a mk3

[@jonathanhubbard1979]

This has just happened on mine! The plastic bit has snapped so it flew off the clutch pedal. Spent ages working out what happened. Annoying as the cable itself is fine. Thanks for sharing! I’m going to try and replace it this week now I know what to do. Thumbs up!!

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE.

[@justinglenn69]

Thanks for the advice. As a very novice mechanic and following your instructions especially the tip about removing the clutch pedal.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for supporting my channel with your visit Justin, I am glad you found value in it, wishing you all the best for 2021. Gary

[@IanSchwikkard]

Thanks Gary! Love a South African

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for your continued support, Ian.

[@frozenhash2.042]

Hey thanks for your videos. One question. How do you get that Clutch cable rubber seated into the firewall.

[@sathasivanmurugas8639]

Another legendary video. Dankie Garry

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thank you for your continued support Sathasivan

[@vajaynunthandass676]

Super video. No.1 job

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for your support Vajaynunthan.

[@diedrickprinsloo6633]

Hellos I have a fox I want to know where I can find the rubber that lines the clutch cable up on the gearbox mount thank you

[@topskurk]

Now just waiting on a video of how to do it on a( Polo Classic 1.6i ) 🙂

[@grahamkhan89]

This video is gold dankie mnr much appreciated

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for supporting my channel with your visit Graham, I am glad you liked the video, [please visit again and do not be shy to browse my channel's videos as there is plenty of useful info here, all the best ahead, Graham. Gary

[@interoceanocean7935]

Nice video gary

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for the support Interocean.

[@leighwalker7841]

Hi gary :-) Thanks for your video. it has helped me so much. I would like to bring my vw citi golf to you for repairs. I just recently bought a 1993 VW Citi golf MK1 1300 exactly like the one in the video. Do you have a workshop? and if so, where is it located more or less so that I may bring it to you. Thank you once again!!

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for supporting my channel with your visit Leigh, you can Whatsapp me on 0724867810

[@OhZjuchi]

I need help desperately, my 2001 Mk1 1.6 carb clutch cable snapped at PnP so I took a taxi and got a new cable and quickly put it in. But now the pedal is so loose, and I have to push in the clutch ALL the way to change gear or clutch balance. What could be the cause of this? Is it because I bought a long cable?? Or can I adjust it somewhat? And also one more question: the clutch lever on the engine side - MUST it sit flush and not be lifted up at all when the clutch is released? In other words Must that clutch lever be all the way down? Or can it be elevated a bit if clutch pedal is NOT being pressed in?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Zjuchi, it does seem the cable you bought might be too long, when adjusted correctly the clutch pedal should be level with the brake pedal and have a slight play on it before the cable is activated.

[@5fmmusicfive220]

Hi do you have a workshop?

[@RickyTan10111]

Thanks man. was a great help.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for visiting my channel Rushil, feel free to browse some more loads more Vw videos here. Gary

[@TheSairenSA]

The grommet that goes through the firewall doesn't want to "plug in" and the cable currently hangs in that area, what do I do? I can push and twist it but I think it will cut the grommet.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Try using some silicone to keep the gromet in place.

[@garyjones7613]

Hi. Is there a way to have a manual adjusting clutch cable installed in a polo playa 6n?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Sorry No, Gary not that I experienced so far.

[@nathanielmerile7049]

Help needed am driving a golf 3 94 model 1800 Carb at times when shifting e.g gear 2 its jerks alittle then drives it happens from time to time thank you in advance

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Nathaniel thanks for supporting the channel, your problem could be very many possibilities, it could be spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, distributor, timing or even the carb itself could be dirty or the throttle diaphragm could be worn, so you have to start somewhere and implement a process of elimination, cheapest to the more expensive. Good Luck, Gary

[@nathanielmerile7049]

Thank you Maneer will have it looked at 🙏🏼

[@JDMKID-cz8dy]

This helped me alot thanks

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for the support, glad I could help. Gary

[@boichokodiseko2523]

Hi there, help needed please. I drive a 2007 Vw Velociti 1.4i and the vehicle has a hard start, it takes about 3-4 seconds before it could start but starts immediately afterwards. Leave the vehicle for about 15-20 Min then it's back to the hard start. I've changed the Temperature sensor on top of the radiator water pipe, but it still does the same. Vehicle drives perfectly fine, so I doubt it could be the petrol pump building up pressure. What are the possibilities of this hard start, any advice / help would be highly appreciated.🤲🏻

[@itumelengmotshabi9630]

Had the same problem, especially in the mornings, changed the starter relay, she’s still behaving. VW citi 1.6i

[@siphoernest2278]

You do not lubricate it ?

[@keelanwilliams2680]

Is this the long golf clutch cable or the short one

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I believe it is the short one Keelan, the most popular of the 2.

[@brenthendricks2112]

I feel like I have the same issue the problem is that my clutch cable is still there but my clutch doesn't come all the way up and I can't get the car into gear, what could it be ?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It may need adjustment or the release bearing lever/actuator is cracked.

[@javaskhumo336]

Good

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for the support Javas

[@aaronmathabathe4117]

mine doesnt have a firehal

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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[@caleb_ray]

Is the cable longer bc its a European car?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It could be, Caleb here in South Africa there are 2 lengths, so one has to match it with the old one. But mostly the short one is used.

[@kevernallen9645]

your camera is a little blurry

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for your support and observation Kavern, sometimes these things are just realised too late.