Clutch pedal clicking

I have read the other threads and my situation appears to be different than those and there was no consistent conclusion in those threads either. Some said the switch, some said the spring, and some had the issue, some never. Mine is a 2008 CS bought new and now has about 35,000 miles on it. The clutch pedal makes a click that can be heard and felt when depressing the clutch fully and very soon in the return travel when lifting. This is an intermittent issue and the car did NOT do this when new, nor did it do this after the clutch "interlock" switch was replaced under warranty. It started last August or so. I know I am a bit sensitive (OK a lot sensitive) to these types of things, but I would not have bought the car if it did this, it's annoying as hell. In the first minute of the test drive I would have said "what's with the click"! So we took it in today, and the dealer says this is normal and no problem exists. Obviously it is NOT normal; otherwise it would have done this before (since new) and always clicked or never clicked. Their position on this being normal has to be wrong on its face. Please help!

I have an 06 CS with 26k miles and the clutch has clicked for as long as I can remember. Doesn't bother me much, but I usually have the windows down or radio on. I always assumed it was the switch engaging and disengaging.

I think I'm experiencing something similar. It does bother me too. When I fully depress the pedal sometimes it sticks a little as if it's pushed against an adhesive. I haven't noticed any noise when it happens. A few times that it's occurred I've pushed the pedal in over and over again and it usually stops.

There is a "clutch power spring" assembly with a frame and two rubber bump stops, and a switch. The problem has to be in there somewhere. You can see the parts in the parts breakdown in Main Group 7 here: www.porschemesh.com/install/PET-Cayman.pdf Here is how to find the problem component: get a 3 ft. long piece of 1/4 or 3/8 plastic tubing from the hardware store. One end is for your ear, the other to place against the various components under / behind the clutch pedal assembly. Have a helper depress and release the pedal for you. You will definately hear it loud and clear when you find the right spot. Don't get your fingers pinched in the process. John :cheers:

Cool idea! There are several bushings, bolts and brackets that could go bad or become misaligned in that area. I will be taking pages 102 and 103 with me tomorrow when I pick up the car and ask if each of those parts was inspected and found to be in perfect condition. Then, when I find the problem using your tip, I can assure you the dealer that said everything was fine will be getting a less than pleasant phone call! This is a service survey that I will be submitting.

Mine clicks quietly and did so when purchased new. My previous Boxster developed a creaking noise and click. The dealer replaced the whole assembly which was a major job under warranty! No amount of lube by the dealer or myself cured that issue.

you are correct. it is definitely NOT normal... mine makes no noise/click (40k miles)

For a couple of months of first owning the Cayman , I'd feel an occasional "catch" when I'd release the clutch (but no clicking noise). Finally found the problem: the floor mat was sliding forward and the clutch pedal was catching in it. My Cayman doesn't have the velcro patches to hold the floor mat like my Boxster has.

Well I picked it up today, they said they inspected and lubed the assembly, NO LUCK. The first couple shifts it was OK, but it was back to clicking like it was almost immediately. So tomorrow I buy the hose and do their job for them...

I have a tiny click sound in my Cayman as well. I spoke to official Porsche dealer and the guy who's been mending and tooling these cars for years, and he said this sound is normal on Caymans . Nothing to worry about.

It sounds like the switch which senses the position of the clutch. This is a common problem which is not there when new and then it gradually develops. You can solve this easily by taking the switch out (simple) and then packing it with vaseline or similar lubrcant. The noise will be gone for a long time but eventually you might need to repeat this step. A dealer will never do this - at best they will replace the switch if you can convince them something is really wrong. Good luck.

It's fixed...I think anyway. I only drove it home, which is about 23 miles. They removed the clutch pedal position switch and the noise was still present. I knew it wasn't that, but whatever.... Next they replaced the clutch pedal booster spring and that fixed it. Parts were 997-423-081-06 Servo Spring CLU, 996-423-315-06 PIN, 999-166-022-01 KL-LOCK. Obviously if the clutch spring failed completely, that could be a safety issue. Especially if it failed in heavy traffic, etc. I am glad I pushed the issue rather that just living with just "an annoying noise". Thanks for the replies guys...

This issue is WAY too common to be ignored ... and service bulletins or recalls ? I realize its a $100 part, but come one, cars with low miles are having this common problem.

My clutch click kept getting worse over the years. I recently resolved it by lubricating the helper spring. Not only is my clutch pedal completely silent now, it's also much smoother. I have much better feel for the engagement. Replacing the spring might also work (as mentioned above), but it's probably temporary until the lube dries up. It's kind of a pain to do. Push the seat all the way back and then lie on your back and look up at the assembly. If you use one hand to push the clutch in, you can see the spring emerge from the housing. I sprayed some lube right on the spring and into the housing, as indicated by the red arrow. I used a thick gel type lube that doesn't drip. You'll need something sticky, lithium grease might work. You'll also need a spray can with the little red tube to reach up in there. Don't just spray all over the place, that won't work. You need to get it into the spring housing. I have no idea how long this will last. It's been about two months now and it's still silent. My current plan is to lube this spring once or twice a year.