Symptom Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Intermittent Clutch Operation

INTERMITTENT CLUTCH OPERATION - SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Checks	Action
Check for the driver improperly operating the vehicle.	Correct the driver's operation of the vehicle as necessary.
Check for the improper clutch pedal play.	Adjust the clutch pedal play.
Check for the insufficient oil or the leak at oil pressure line.	Repair the leak or add the oil.
Check for a warped or worn clutch disc.	Replace the clutch disc.
Check for worn splines on the input shaft.	Repair or Replace the splines on the input shaft.
Check for a weak diaphragm spring.	Replace the pressure plate.

Clutch Slipping

CLUTCH SLIPPING - SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Checks	Action
Check for a stuck concentric slave cylinder.	Replace the concentric slave cylinder.
Check for improper return of clutch oil.	Perform the air bleeding.
Check for a worn clutch disc or oil contamination.	Replace the clutch disc.
Check for a warped pressure plate.	Replace the pressure plate.

Clutch Vibration

CLUTCH VIBRATION - SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Checks	Action
Check for a contaminated or warped flywheel.	Repair or replace the flywheel.
Check for a weak diaphragm spring.	Replace the pressure plate.
Check for a oily contamination of clutch disc.	Replace the clutch disc.
Check for worn splines on the input shaft.	Replace the splines on the input shaft.
Check for a warped pressure plate or flywheel.	Replace the pressure plate or flywheel.

Hard Pedal Effort

HARD PEDAL EFFORT - SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Checks	Action
Check for bad lubrication of clutch pedal shaft.	Apply the grease or repair it.
Check for a clogged pipe.	Inspect or replace the clogged pipe.
Check for a stuck concentric slave cylinder.	Replace the concentric slave cylinder.

Noise in Clutch Pedal

NOISE IN CLUTCH PEDAL - SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Checks	Action
Check for insufficient lubrication of clutch pedal bushing.	Lubricate the clutch pedal bushing.
Check for interference of clutch pedal return spring.	Remove and reinstall the clutch pedal return spring.