clutch pedal really soft after new clutch

**valvelift** · 3rd February 2013, 01:21

just fitted a new clutch new dmf and new bearing
bled the clutch system
the pedal feels really soft and when i push it right down only then do i feel some resistance but its right at the end,

have i done something wrong

mind you i cant actually start the car yet there seems to be an issue starting it (no eml codes or any other codes) so it must be a battery issue as the cockpit continously flashes even though i can hear the engine being turned over it wont start at all (lights keep flickering in the cockpit dash)

so if i could get it started i would know if the clutch is ok or not

**Critch** · 3rd February 2013, 01:25

Re bleed it might need a pressure/ vacuum bleed as they can be a nightmare to bleed fully.

did you drop the steering rack? Check connector is fully seated.

and check all earth straps

**valvelift** · 3rd February 2013, 01:51

no i dropped one half of the subframe and the other half i just loosened up,
steering rack was not dropped it was resting on top of the subframe
which connecter is seated to what??

**Critch** · 3rd February 2013, 02:04

Just thinking theirs no guarantee that theirs a connector. just thinking most usually have an electrical connector on rack and it can prevent starting as a safety precaution.

Is crank sensor ok? Is turning fast enough?

**XPCobra** · 3rd February 2013, 02:16

Clutch not bled properly, Is it a flat battery?
i have opcom if there's a fault code you want read

**valvelift** · 3rd February 2013, 10:33

I checked all the codes nothing's coming up
Going to try jump starting it

**valvelift** · 3rd February 2013, 12:17

im getting the codes
P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Open
(29) - Present

P0520 - Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Open
(04) - Present

they must be unplugged although i do recall unplugging something from the oil sump i didnt unplg any crank sensor

where are tehse located| i think the crank sensor is the reason why it wont start
can anyone help

**XPCobra** · 3rd February 2013, 13:18

Correct crank sensor will stop the car starting, I think the sensor is near the starter motor. That's your problem.

**valvelift** · 3rd February 2013, 14:52

problem solved was unplugged underneath and car now starts

only problem is the clutch im having trouble bleeding it, the nut is also slightly rounded at the nipple
can i replace these nipples??

i am using a socket to loosen it and tighten it

whats the best way to bleed this? gravity how long for?