2002 Toyota Celica GTS clutch problem

2002 TOYOTA CELICA
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SHANNO
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My 2002 toyota celica gts will not start when it is below minus 20 unless i constantly pump the clutch for a long time and press down as hard as i possibly can. It starts fine when i actually get it to connect, it is just trying to get it to that point. I am not sure if it would be just the clutch fluid since my car is from arizona and i now have it here in freezing canada. When it does start it makes a quich squealing noise too until it warms up a bit. Not even for a minute. Please help me! Even when i plug it in i still have this problem.
Nov 29, 2007 at 4:34 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

What happens if you start the car and let it warm up for 10- 15 Min? Is the clutch fluid low?

Mark (mhpautos) :D
Dec 6, 2007 at 6:21 PM
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It seems like the clutch master cylinder is bad, but I would try flushing the fluid to see if that helps. Also, please go over this video:

https://youtu.be/EpBMj5ZY_bo?si=97z7V1KO8rm9GB4g


Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.



Jun 19, 2024 at 12:22 PM
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