Clutch pedal

Hi everyone, quick question. A bit unsure about this.

I'm having trouble pulling away with my Jimny. The clutch pedal has a lot of travel from the firewall before it starts to audibly engage. It often makes me take minutes to get it right and sometimes I release a bit too fast to quickly get rid of the travel, but the engine stalls because I did it too fast.

So my question is, is it me or the Jimny?
Will I have to train myself to get used to the position the pedal starts to engage the clutch or can I adjust the pedal or something?

Also, what is the switch that gets pressed by the clutch pedal arm?

Any input appreciated.

Hi,
you can adjust the clutch cable. If you push down on the pedal (by hand) you should feel a point about 10mm down at which the pedal gets harder to press. That is the clutch plate engagement, the first 10mm is free play, but held up by a return spring, so you need to feel for this change.
You adjust it at the bell housing end of the cable. So try adjusting first.
I think the switch is to check you have the clutch press before 4x4 low can be engaged (not 100% sure).
 

Hi,

Okay so I checked the freeplay, about 10mm like you said. But then when I press the pedal further with my hand, it is hard to press, until it becomes easier to press again, which is when it is conpletely pressed down against the firewall.

The further out from the firewall before the clutch bites is an indication of clutch wear. Ultimately it will move all the way out and nothing will happen, although clutch slip will intervene first.

Roger

Your description matches how my clutch feels, as you say it gets easier towards the firewall. Is it consistent? Try it a few times to see if things change. As Roger said it's possible your clutch is past its best, how many miles do you think it's done?
​​​​​​I would say there is no "knack" to a Jimmy clutch, they just work or don't.

Oh no. It hasn't slipped yet. Haven't checked thoroughly yet, but it feels like the pedal travels almost halfway or a little less from the firewall before it bites.