One-time failure of clutch in 99 Outback

[Paul]

Last week, it was pretty cold out here (in eastern Washington state),
about -10 deg F or so. After starting up the car in the morning and driving
a couple of blocks, the clutch pedal dropped flush to the floor during a
up-shift and remained there. I coasted into a parking lot and pulled the
pedal up with my hand and from then on everything seemed ok and it hasn't
happened since. The dealer was not aware of any recalls or tech bulletins.
Clutch fluid level is fine and is changed out every couple of years.

Anyone else have this happen to them? Any ideas on how to prevent this in
the future?

Paul

 

[Chris Simpson]

My car does the same now and then and cannot work it out. It is an
Australian Liberty (legacy) 2.5 MY01.

If you work it out let me know.

 

[Edward Hayes]

My guess is that the hydraulic clutch cylinder leaked (seal stiffened) in
the cold weather. I would pursuer to really see if there is TSB. You might
try www.scoobymods.com as many knowledgeable people on that site. You may
want to flush and replace the clutch fluid. eddie

 

[Edward Hayes]

There is a TSB on clutch not returning after shifting. TSB#03-52-03 dated
5/19/03 eddie