Clutch Pedal Judder/ Pulsating

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rugbykid
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Clutch Pedal Judder/ Pulsating

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Hi All!

I am new to the forum, and new to the Rocco scene!

I have just picked up a 62 plate 2.0 Bluemotion TDI Scirocco with 65k miles on the clock. Love everything about it, but couldnt help but notice something rather strange that I haven't felt on other cars. Thought i'd pop the question on here and see if it was a common thing :? :?

When I depress the clutch pedal, I can feel a vibration/pulsation in the pedal. It is worst when the pedal is only just slightly pushed in, and fades away the more the clutch is depressed.

It is most noticeable when I drive in a lower gear with high revs (2-3000 rpm) and slightly rest my foot on the pedal. This leads me to believe it must be related to engine speed. It isn't violent movement in the pedal, and I can't feel any clutch slip. However, it does feel like a strong 'massage' vibration.

This is the first diesel and first VW I have owned, so I am not sure if this is normal or not?

I must also note, I understand riding the clutch (only just depressing the pedal) is not a good driving style and not something I do. I however noticed the vibration during gear changes and played with the pedal, which caused me to notice it became worse when only slightly depressed and at high revs.
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If you're unhappy I would be taking it back to the dealer sooner rather than later
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Re: Clutch Pedal Judder/ Pulsating

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I plan on taking it to an independent VW specialist over the weekend to have a feel of the pedal.

As mentions it isn't too bad, but something I'd rather get fixed if it is on its way out.

I am guessing this is not common behaviour of the pedal?
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It's fine. I thought the same when I bought mine 18 months ago ... it's normal on the diesels.
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It's totally normal. All diesel VW's I've driven have don ehtis.
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