My NHC clutch making a squeaking noise on release

battada · 3rd October 2008, 15:37

Gurus,
My NHC clutch makes a squeaking noise when released. It becomes quite audible when the windows are rolled up. The service guys say that it is a lubrication issue, but was not able to fix it in the last two services

. It is a 2004 model and the current mileage is 32000. Any clue anyone?

Monaro · 4th October 2008, 13:12

I've had similar issues with my NHC aswell, the squeaking noise is indeed a lubricating issue and it generally happens during the rainy season.

I even got the pedals replaced under warranty when the lubricating didn't help either... but after 3-4months ..its back again at its squeaking best, but only when it rains!

GTO · 4th October 2008, 15:18

Same here with my OHC! The clutch squeaking noise can get ANNOYING, but nothing that a simple cable lubrication job can't sort out.

Lukeskywalker · 4th October 2008, 17:06

Don't know about the OHC, but in my Santro the squeaking noise did not disappear on lubrication but changing the clutch cable did the trick.
Cheers,
Hari.

battada · 6th October 2008, 11:17

Thanks friends. I will try all options in my next service.
I guess we should put it up in some of our ownership reviews.

battada · 6th October 2008, 11:20

I am not sure if this slightly off topic but, I have a squeaking noise also from the door panel when the door is opened and closed. Tried getting it lubricated in various service checks but it seems to reappear every 4-5 months. Thanks for your help guys. TBHP rocks!!

menonrajesh · 6th October 2008, 12:22

In my Swift's case, no squeaking sound - but there is a distinct 'tak' sound when I release the clutch. Sounds like some metal plate is tapped.It is not there always, but produced most of the times.3 'tries' at Pratham Service with no results. Now I am planning to check it up with Suraksha along with my 25k service.

esteem_lover · 6th October 2008, 12:53

Happens all the time in my esteem too. Lubricating the clutch cable works for a while, replacing the cable totally eliminates the sound.

alpha1 · 6th October 2008, 13:15

Cleaning and lubrication of cluthc cable.
Very simple job, any roadside mechaninc can do.

No need to go to service center for this.

SLK · 6th October 2008, 16:46

Yup... In my wagon R too.... not in the NHC though!!

A temporary solution is to spray WD40 on BOTH sides of the clutch cable and on the paddle spring. Why WD40?... b'coz its easier to spray with the nozzle.

Otherwise a few drops of engine oil would solve the issue for a much longer period... but its kinda impossible to get that oil into that place... and direction.

parimal_g · 18th December 2008, 23:45

My 48000km old Palio D is also also facing same problem while pressing and releasing the clutch two strange sound comes ,one is from inside the car from the clutch lever its sounds like some air is getting released and other is coming from the hood like kirrrr kiirrrrr..some what hissing sound ....ow cars is behaving fine..what could be the problem.........???

parimal_g · 19th December 2008, 10:03

But Palio has Hydrolic System for the clutch so Oiling will not help....help required urgently

pragya · 9th November 2009, 12:24

i am also facing nearly similar problem in my zen estilo. My car has done 10,000 KM, I donot hear any considerable noise rather feel like the clutch gets stuck for just fraction of second.
What can be the issue.

bj96 · 28th November 2009, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLK

Yup... In my wagon R too.
A temporary solution is to spray WD40 on BOTH sides of the clutch cable

Is there a permanent (or a near permanent) solution to this? It is less than 6 months since I replaced the clutch cable on my 2002, 47k odo wagonr, but the squeak is back after the "fayhan" deluge few weeks ago. A generous dose of wd40 at a nearby workshop did quieten it for a few days but the squeak has returned

. I want a solution, preferably a DIY.
Many thanks,
-BJ

wildsdi5530 · 29th November 2009, 02:01

I'm not sure, but doesn't the NHC have a hydraulic clutch system? Maybe you need to check that.
Also see that the carpet is not in the way.

3rd October 2008, 15:37	#1
battada BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 77 Thanked: 2 Times	My NHC clutch making a squeaking noise on release Gurus, My NHC clutch makes a squeaking noise when released. It becomes quite audible when the windows are rolled up. The service guys say that it is a lubrication issue, but was not able to fix it in the last two services . It is a 2004 model and the current mileage is 32000. Any clue anyone?
	() Thanks

4th October 2008, 13:12	#2
Monaro BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 122 Thanked: 51 Times	I've had similar issues with my NHC aswell, the squeaking noise is indeed a lubricating issue and it generally happens during the rainy season. I even got the pedals replaced under warranty when the lubricating didn't help either... but after 3-4months ..its back again at its squeaking best, but only when it rains!
	() Thanks

4th October 2008, 15:18	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,503 Thanked: 300,632 Times View My Garage	Same here with my OHC! The clutch squeaking noise can get ANNOYING, but nothing that a simple cable lubrication job can't sort out.
	() Thanks

4th October 2008, 17:06	#4
Lukeskywalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,397 Thanked: 1,243 Times View My Garage	Don't know about the OHC, but in my Santro the squeaking noise did not disappear on lubrication but changing the clutch cable did the trick. Cheers, Hari.
	() Thanks

6th October 2008, 11:17	#5
battada BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 77 Thanked: 2 Times	Thanks friends. I will try all options in my next service. I guess we should put it up in some of our ownership reviews.
	() Thanks

6th October 2008, 11:20	#6
battada BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 77 Thanked: 2 Times	I am not sure if this slightly off topic but, I have a squeaking noise also from the door panel when the door is opened and closed. Tried getting it lubricated in various service checks but it seems to reappear every 4-5 months. Thanks for your help guys. TBHP rocks!!
	() Thanks

6th October 2008, 12:22	#7
menonrajesh BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	In my Swift's case, no squeaking sound - but there is a distinct 'tak' sound when I release the clutch. Sounds like some metal plate is tapped.It is not there always, but produced most of the times.3 'tries' at Pratham Service with no results. Now I am planning to check it up with Suraksha along with my 25k service.
	() Thanks

6th October 2008, 12:53	#8
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Happens all the time in my esteem too. Lubricating the clutch cable works for a while, replacing the cable totally eliminates the sound.
	() Thanks

6th October 2008, 13:15	#9
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,093 Thanked: 2,603 Times	Cleaning and lubrication of cluthc cable. Very simple job, any roadside mechaninc can do. No need to go to service center for this.
	() Thanks

6th October 2008, 16:46	#10
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	Yup... In my wagon R too.... not in the NHC though!! A temporary solution is to spray WD40 on BOTH sides of the clutch cable and on the paddle spring. Why WD40?... b'coz its easier to spray with the nozzle. Otherwise a few drops of engine oil would solve the issue for a much longer period... but its kinda impossible to get that oil into that place... and direction.
	() Thanks

18th December 2008, 23:45	#11
parimal_g BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 442 Thanked: 278 Times View My Garage	Clutch Noise My 48000km old Palio D is also also facing same problem while pressing and releasing the clutch two strange sound comes ,one is from inside the car from the clutch lever its sounds like some air is getting released and other is coming from the hood like kirrrr kiirrrrr..some what hissing sound ....ow cars is behaving fine..what could be the problem.........???
	() Thanks

19th December 2008, 10:03	#12
parimal_g BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 442 Thanked: 278 Times View My Garage	Clutch noise But Palio has Hydrolic System for the clutch so Oiling will not help....help required urgently
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9th November 2009, 12:24	#13
pragya BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: pune Posts: 39 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	i am also facing nearly similar problem in my zen estilo. My car has done 10,000 KM, I donot hear any considerable noise rather feel like the clutch gets stuck for just fraction of second. What can be the issue.
	() Thanks

29th November 2009, 02:01	#15
wildsdi5530 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,434 Thanked: 2,046 Times	I'm not sure, but doesn't the NHC have a hydraulic clutch system? Maybe you need to check that. Also see that the carpet is not in the way.
	() Thanks