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Old 12-14-2010, 08:38 PM   #51
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this happened on my 2011 wrx sedan too. im at about 3k mi and its gone. its nothing to worry about from what I have read in other threads.
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Old 12-17-2010, 01:39 PM   #52
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thats got to be annoying.
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Old 12-17-2010, 11:35 PM   #53
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Err. Im starting to feeling the "click" develop again. It's not to the point where I can hear it like before and it only happens once in awhile. I'm hoping it will go away as others have stated in this thread. Also the temp has dropped to 39 degrees, but I don't know if that really is the cause. I had an 08 wrx for 39k miles, and it never did this =\.
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Old 02-18-2011, 07:19 AM   #54
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EDIT: I thought my '11 STi was doing this, but after looking around I found it was a sensor I heard switching (clutch sensor for cruise control).

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Old 03-07-2011, 01:31 AM   #55
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I've been following this for a while and the consensus is that it seem to be coming from the Master Cylinder (spring assist assembly)

It seems like (for all the 2011 at least) all of our cars may have been the first series of a new revision. Anyone know if it's posible that this could've been a bad batch of springs? Or if Subaru cut some corners again (ahem... silver rod bearing instead of lead in the engine block)

We all seemed to have purchased the very first 2011 WRXs/STIs that hit North America.

On possibly a similar subject. Has anyone noticed the clutch pedal tension tightening significantly harder as the clutch wears?

I went to a dealership and test drove another brand new '11 WRX. The clutch was significantly softer!! I even tried it depressing it by hand and compared it to mine. I looked at an '11 STI they had on the lot too. It's like freakin' butter. I could literally press the clutch down with a couple of fingers.

Anyone think this a temp issues or there's air in the lines hydraulic clutch system. Would bleeding the lines release air or pressure and fix this and return it to its softer tension?

Thanks in advanced for your input.

Dave, have you heard the clicking on the new replacement spring? Just wondering thanks.
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Old 03-07-2011, 05:03 PM   #56
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I got a 09 wrx and it just started today. Its gonna be fixed is all I can say.
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Old 03-07-2011, 08:41 PM   #57
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Lately I've been getting the clicking intermittently. It drives me nuts, sometimes one click, sometimes two or three. I took my car to the dealership last weekend to try and reproduce it for a technician. At first it was behaving, but then it started clicking. The tech diagnosed it as the clutch master cylinder and I'm getting a new one on Saturday.
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:32 AM   #58
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DGM_265/BadS1 do either of you notice any isuses relating to tension? Does it feel much stiffer tighter? Does it look or sound anything like David920's vid? (see his previous posts)

Is the Maser cylinder inside the vehicle and underneath the dash?

Thanks,
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Old 03-08-2011, 03:44 AM   #59
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to answer the question about bleeding the clutch fluid to make it lighter to push down,,that wont change it at all,,air in the line will make the pedal closer to the floor or inoperative
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Old 03-08-2011, 06:12 AM   #60
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DGM_265/BadS1 do either of you notice any isuses relating to tension? Does it feel much stiffer tighter? Does it look or sound anything like David920's vid? (see his previous posts)

Is the Maser cylinder inside the vehicle and underneath the dash?

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Mine is similar to David920's videos although maybe not as loud. The clutch doesn't feel any different, it works exactly how it always did.

The clutch master cylinder is in the engine bay on the firewall. The clutch master cylinder push rod goes through the firewall and connects to the pedal assembly.
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Old 03-08-2011, 12:02 PM   #61
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On possibly a similar subject. Has anyone noticed the clutch pedal tension tightening significantly harder as the clutch wears?

I went to a dealership and test drove another brand new '11 WRX. The clutch was significantly softer!! I even tried it depressing it by hand and compared it to mine. I looked at an '11 STI they had on the lot too. It's like freakin' butter. I could literally press the clutch down with a couple of fingers.
I have been getting a slight click every now and then. Even my girlfriend noticed it the other night. It seems to go away if i jam on the clutch pedal.

I also noticed that my clutch got significantly harder push in from when i picked the car up 3 months ago. When i picked the car up, the clutch was silky smooth and had little to no resistance at all. Now, it feels like my old 04 wrx did, but it has a slight vibration feeling when i press the clutch in between 2500 and 4000 rpm. Almost feels like sand or something in the clutch.

One more thing, last night clutch kinda of "stuck" on me. I was backing out of the driveway and felt the clutch pedal stop coming up, then it clicked and popped up and almost stalled the car. Might be time to take a trip to the dealer.
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Old 03-13-2011, 12:35 AM   #62
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Awesome, Thanks for the input guys.

I applied some antiseize to the springs and found that the noise has stopped... unless it rains. Then it comes on intermitently but you have to press it down slow to make it click.

It's possible that there may be some added tension increase from the clutch probably due to normal wear on the master cylinder (Thanks for noticing that Proxy) resulting in added pressure on the spring causing the coils to rub against itself. (much like springs on a hand-grip excercise equip). The antiseize I coated along the coils may be easing that friction.

Changing to a new master cylinder probably gave the clutch a much softer tension may have softened the pressure on the spring eliminating the clicking. Sad as this is this is probalby just a normal wear condition. Unless subaru changes to a new spring or better design.

Does anyone know if any part of that "clutch spring assembly" made of plastic? Not sure if antiseize was a good choice. The lithium grease and the silglide I tried a few times before didn't last as long as the antiseize.

FYI tried the clutch on 2011 WRX found the pedal vibrated as I depressed the pedal and this is at idle, in nutral, cold start. Sorry I didn't notice at what rpm. I also noticed this slight vibe even on my car. i beleive this to be normal.

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Old 03-16-2011, 09:19 PM   #63
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Funny you mention the vibration in the pedal. When I picked up my car after they changed the master cylinder, I could feel a very faint vibration in pedal only with the car on. It was more pronounced at the end of the clutch pedal travel. I talked to the service manager and he agreed it was strange but to give it a few days. It was gradually disappearing the more I drove and is completely gone now. The clutch now is super smooth and most importantly, the clicking is gone. My fingers are crossed that it doesn't come back. The service manager did tell me that the push rod on the old master cylinder seemed to be overly snug and seemed to be binding. He thought that's what was probably causing the clicking.
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Old 03-16-2011, 09:20 PM   #64
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My 2011 2.5i started to do this recently. It has 3500 miles on it.

Dealer ordered a new master cylinder. My popping has gotten pretty loud and noticeable to anyone sitting in the front of the car, even over lower stereo levels.

I will post an update after it is replaced.
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Old 03-20-2011, 06:58 PM   #65
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Old 03-20-2011, 10:58 PM   #66
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One more thing, last night clutch kinda of "stuck" on me. I was backing out of the driveway and felt the clutch pedal stop coming up, then it clicked and popped up and almost stalled the car. Might be time to take a trip to the dealer.
I have a similar problem once in awhile too... sometimes when letting the clutch pedal back up, it will slightly stick while feeling rough/sandy. This happens way before reaching the engagement point... like the first inch of travel. Anyone have ideas on this?

It does seem to happen more often if I barely slip the clutch. For example... starting in first gear, I will slip the clutch slightly (new at driving manual so I tend to slip sometimes). Then when I go to shift to second, I push the clutch down, shift to second, then upon releasing the clutch pedal, it will stick and feel rough. Same goes for shifting to third.

Another thing, this doesn't happen if I am in neutral... feels buttery smooth.
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Old 03-21-2011, 07:35 PM   #67
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sounds like you need a louder exhaust,lol mine does it too
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:30 PM   #68
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my clutch squeaks in and out, and when I press it in I hear a high pitch noise. My husband has an 09 wrx and he doesn't have any of these issues in his...lucky s.o.b.
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Old 03-21-2011, 11:02 PM   #69
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The squeaking isn't the bad part of the 08-11 wrx's. The bad part is the clicking and or popping! If you have either press the clutch pedal in and release and watch to see if your break pedal is moving. If it doesnt then no big deal, but if it does then you may have the same problem some of the 08-09 wrx's had. Which is the bulk head welds for the clutch pedal bracket on the bulk head / fire wall.
Im not saying this is what is wrong with your car, im just making you guys aware of what some of us have gone thru.

Everyone with a 08 and wrx/sti should look at buying and installing one of these!
http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=213
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Old 03-23-2011, 11:03 PM   #70
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just hit 7k in my 11 wrx and so far its been nothing but annoying. no real issues but it has the clicking clutch, right passenger door rattle, rear seat belt assembly rattle, plastic/windshield rattle, and windshield wiper motor click. despite all these issues the car has grown to me in a way no other car has but that isnt going to stop me from taking it in tomorrow to address all the issues haha
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Old 03-23-2011, 11:23 PM   #71
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Is this just an early 2011 build issue or do recently built 2011's still have this issue as well? I'm picking up my new car in a few weeks and was wondering if this or any other issues for the 2011s have been resolved?

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Old 03-24-2011, 12:27 AM   #72
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normal sensor click... I don't know whats the big deal here..
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Old 03-24-2011, 07:08 PM   #73
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my clutch squeaks in and out, and when I press it in I hear a high pitch noise. My husband has an 09 wrx and he doesn't have any of these issues in his...lucky s.o.b.
you have the better car and I miss massachusetts. quit hating haha...
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Old 03-24-2011, 07:10 PM   #74
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I love fast and performance oriented cars... I live with the clicking/popping/rattling or I turn up the alpine R's

Performance beats luxury anyday, luxury eliminates road noise, comes with goofy soft **** that doesn't make noise and is overall boring to drive.
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Old 03-31-2011, 05:42 PM   #75
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Well, it's been about 3 weeks and the clicking is back and worse than before. With someone pushing the clutch, I can feel the click at the bottom of the master cylinder near the bleed screw. It's a brand new part, this is very frustrating.
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