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1993 Honda Accord Sedan 5spd Clutch issues

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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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Default 1993 Honda Accord Sedan 5spd Clutch issues

Just attempted to head to work this morning and found that when the car is running and I push the clutch in I can't get into any gears at all. I can get into the gears fine if I shut it off but not while it is spinning,...

So far I checked the little clutch reservoir and it looked low so i filled it with no change to the symptoms. Anyone know what this issue is and what i need to do to fix it?
 
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Sounds like the clutch is dragging. Might be 2 different things...

Air in the hydraulic line. Filling the reservoir doesn't work those bubbles out. You have to bleed the clutch.

Maybe your clutch disk is warped. Wearing thin isn't the only way for them to go bad. If they warp & drag, then it's like the clutch is never COMPLETELY disengaged.
 
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JimBlake
Air in the hydraulic line. Filling the reservoir doesn't work those bubbles out. You have to bleed the clutch.
would also be my 1st guess. Luck to you.
 
Old Jan 19, 2013 | 12:00 PM
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Yep you guys were right.
No need to pretend to know anything about cars honestly I'm rubbish at anything other than computers and consoles lol,...
I didn't know that clutches worked with fluid and pressure similar to brakes
A mechanic friend felt the clutch and knew exactly what to do.
bled the line quick and its good as new.
Now I know what to check and where to bleed the line if it happens again. ^_^
I'm just glad it was such an easy fix and cost nothing to get back on the road.
I'm a delivery driver for Jimmy Johns so I'm sol if my car ever breaks down.
 
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