If your clutch in the BMW 540i isn't fully engaging after release, it could be due to a few reasons. Common issues include low hydraulic fluid levels in the clutch system, a failing master or slave cylinder, or air trapped in the hydraulic lines. Additionally, a worn clutch disc or pressure plate could prevent proper engagement. It's advisable to have a professional mechanic inspect the system for a definitive diagnosis.
my clutch went to the floor what happened?
The throwout bearing in your clutch is the likely culprit here. Your clutch may be shot in addition, but you are probably looking at a costly fix here.
clutch wont work will also leak fluid
Assuming you mean the clutch won't disengage and the system has been bled properly, the pressure plate may be damaged or the clutch disc is installed backwards (if the clutch was just replaced). Also, with some vehicles the clutch master cylinder has to be bench bled before installation.
Not engaging clutch completely speed shifting ( badly ) Gear grinding Downshifting at high revs shifting without the clutch Anytime the gears are forced together or grind the ears on the syncro are worn down and wont fit together smoothly
if there is a clutch adjustment on car, adjust the clutch if no adjustment, you will shortly need to replace the clutch
It is either worn out , glazed, or there is a fluid leak in the bell-housing , or clutch enclosure.
low freon
Your clutch is slipping.
torque flight transmission
So to me, " wont engage" means that you release the clutch and the car doesnt move. The clutch " wont disengage" Means that you step on the clutch but you cant get it to go into gear because the clutch didnt work. So the first one, wont engage. The clutch is worn or the pressure plate is busted. You need to pull the transmission and get into it and replace what is bad. The second one. Could be the fluid level is low or has air in it. Try changing the fluid and bleeding the air out of it. When under the car check the metal rod that pushes on the clutch throw arm. It should be moving in and out. Occcasionally the seal breaks and fluid runs out. If not trouble shoot the issue until it does move in and out at least 25 to 30mm. If this is good and moving in and out OK then the throw out bearing, pressure plate or clutch inside the housing is bad. You gotta pull the transmission and look inside to fix it.
If the clutch won't engage, the clutch disc or pressure plate has probably broke apart. If the clutch won't disengage, the clutch hydraulic fluid reservoir is empty because of a leak in the system.