Hello everyone,

I recently purchased a 2021 Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI 95 HP with a manual gearbox and approximately 88,000 km.

I'm experiencing an intermittent clutch problem and would like to know if anyone has experienced something similar.

The problem:

Sometimes, when I'm slowing down to approach a junction or roundabout, the clutch pedal suddenly feels much lighter than normal and I cannot engage any gear.

To get it working again, I have to slow the car down until it is almost completely stopped and press the clutch pedal again. After that, everything returns to normal and I can select gears without any problems.

Additional observations:

• The problem happens randomly, not on every journey.

• Most of the time, the clutch works perfectly.

• With the engine switched off, all gears engage normally.

• I tested the clutch pedal by pressing it several times and holding it down for 60 seconds. I noticed no loss of resistance during this test.

• The problem temporarily disappears after slowing down and pressing the clutch again.

Has anyone experienced a similar issue with the Skoda Scala or another VW Group vehicle with the 1.0 TSI engine?

Could this be related to the clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, or another part of the hydraulic system?

If anyone has experienced this problem and found a solution, I would really appreciate your advice.

Thank you in advance!

Sounds like clutch hydraulics are failing somewhere. Keep an eye on brake fluid level as the clutch and brakes share the same reservoir. Check to see if clutch/ brake fluid is where it shouldn't be - eg peel back rubber seals on master and/or slave. If not sure then get both the master and slave cylinders changed.

I had similar symptoms with Mrs BJ's Panda- had both ends changed, all good now.

Edited 12 hours ago12 hr by bigjohn

Yes, I experience that too, but very rarely and intermittently.

Try pumping the clutch pedal?

Keep us posted.

Mine is same model as yours.