Creaking when pressing the clutch caused by a non-conforming batch of slave cylinders

Engine / equipment

Dacia models with a manual gearbox

Period mentioned

2018–2020

Symptoms

A creak or "crack" every time the clutch pedal is pressed; the gears engage normally.

Possible cause described

A non-conforming batch of clutch slave cylinders was fitted from 1/10/2018 to 7/1/2020 (TL4, TL6, TL8 and TLX gearboxes) or up to 10/2/2020 (JH3, JR5 and JXX). The Renault and Dacia technical note reported by L'argus says to replace it with a new part number, after comparing the noise with a recording from the brand. It is not a recall.

Check for the garage

Record the noise on your phone while pressing the clutch and show it to the garage, which compares it with the brand's recording before replacing the whole clutch.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database