Car starts goes into gear but will not move

2009 FIAT 500
84,000 MILES • 1.0L • MANUAL
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JODY 26
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My car was sat in park for about 3/4 weeks. I started it yesterday went into gear but it won't move . It's starting fine goes into gear easily but just won't move at all. Help please.
Mar 3, 2020 at 12:42 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

This sounds like a clutch failure. If you can put it into gear and it will not move, that indicates a pressure plate failure or disc failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5YttrWGFnA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gYmJXpV9Oc

Roy
Mar 3, 2020 at 5:46 AM
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JODY 26
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Thank you for your help. take it that will be an expensive repair.
Mar 3, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Yes, it is but it is cheaper than replacing the transmission.

Roy
Mar 3, 2020 at 12:44 PM