1997 Honda Civic Clutch problem

1997 HONDA CIVIC
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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GOLDEN JESSICA
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I just replaced my clutch, throw out barring, pressure plat and flywheel. My car wont shift into gears when the car is running but when the car is off it goes into gears fine..could it be my slave cylinder?
Nov 26, 2009 at 10:59 AM
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F4I_GUY
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It's a hydraulic clutch issue. So yes it could be a slave cylinder, but it could also be a master cylinder as well.
Nov 26, 2009 at 8:11 PM
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GOLDEN JESSICA
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Right and i get that. but im just hoping thats my problem. i just didnt know if maybe they clutch was put in wrong....i know my pedal is weak no umph to it and it wont go into gears unless my car is turned off. i have even tried to start it in 1st gear and it didnt wanna.
Nov 26, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the clutch fluid level and look out for signs of leakages at the slave cylinder and inside vehicle at master cylinder push rod area.

Try bleeding the system to see if it helps.
Nov 27, 2009 at 12:31 AM