07 clutch burning? driver or design? - Toyota Yaris Forums

hystria · 04-07-2007, 12:55 PM

I need absolutely no excessive revving to start on a uphill road. It took time to feel this clutch, and the friction point is still too long - it's very easy to have it slipping & overheating if you don't completely release the pedal. One suggestion, try to get used with it - engage every time the 1st gear without revving the engine - just enough to quickly "catch" the clutch. Even starting in reverse on steep uphill was finally ok - and this is way more difficult to achieve as one has to keep the clutch only partially engaged. reverse gear on this car really sucks, but then nothing is perfect.

btw, this car doesn't like to go slowly uphill, only an automatic transmission will do

bayoublue · 04-09-2007, 11:25 AM

Hey kennywhy!

I just picked up my car and there's a BIG difference. It doesn't buck after I shift from 1st to 2nd and the friction point is where it should be. It would shudder the moment I let up on the clutch plus the pedal pressure felt like mush. Stalling and that burning smell were common when taking off on a slight grade or hill. I've driven a stick for 36 years (yikes!) and have never had a car do this, even when the clutch was going out on my 91 Toyota truck at 200,000 miles.

Longo Toyota experienced the same problem when driving it but couldn't come up with a reason. They said they hadn't heard of any recalls or problems before.

I've had my Yaris six months now and it is much more fun to drive, plus it seems faster. I'm wondering if my mileage will improve on the highway now. So far the best has been 38 mpg, which isn't bad but I'd like to go over 40.

I'd like to hear about your experience when you take your car in.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Clutch Start is TOO DEEP	ricepower	DIY / Maintenance / Service	16	03-18-2007 03:02 PM
Cannot open the driver door when unlocking from the outside.	Rahxephon	DIY / Maintenance / Service	10	12-02-2006 09:18 AM
c one motorsport clutch line(pics)	badhabitz	Performance Modifications	6	07-31-2006 10:08 AM
holy sexy clutch	birdy	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	8	05-05-2006 08:34 AM

04-07-2007, 12:55 PM	#1
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	I need absolutely no excessive revving to start on a uphill road. It took time to feel this clutch, and the friction point is still too long - it's very easy to have it slipping & overheating if you don't completely release the pedal. One suggestion, try to get used with it - engage every time the 1st gear without revving the engine - just enough to quickly "catch" the clutch. Even starting in reverse on steep uphill was finally ok - and this is way more difficult to achieve as one has to keep the clutch only partially engaged. reverse gear on this car really sucks, but then nothing is perfect. btw, this car doesn't like to go slowly uphill, only an automatic transmission will do

04-09-2007, 11:25 AM	#2
bayoublue Drives: 07 Yaris LB manual Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2	Hey kennywhy! I just picked up my car and there's a BIG difference. It doesn't buck after I shift from 1st to 2nd and the friction point is where it should be. It would shudder the moment I let up on the clutch plus the pedal pressure felt like mush. Stalling and that burning smell were common when taking off on a slight grade or hill. I've driven a stick for 36 years (yikes!) and have never had a car do this, even when the clutch was going out on my 91 Toyota truck at 200,000 miles. Longo Toyota experienced the same problem when driving it but couldn't come up with a reason. They said they hadn't heard of any recalls or problems before. I've had my Yaris six months now and it is much more fun to drive, plus it seems faster. I'm wondering if my mileage will improve on the highway now. So far the best has been 38 mpg, which isn't bad but I'd like to go over 40. I'd like to hear about your experience when you take your car in.