My car won't move when I put it in gear, as it the clutch is not working anymore.

1999 HONDA ACCORD
219,000 MILES
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RJR1985
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I was driving up a freeway in my 1999 Honda Accord DX (2.3L) when the RPM started climbing really high and my speed started to drop. There was a very strong burning smell that resembled that of burning break pads. I pulled over and stopped to check it out. From there I could not get my car to move. It would start but no matter which gear I put it in it would not move. I can put it in 1st through reverse, remove my foot from the clutch and the engine does not die. Is this a problem with the clutch?
Mar 19, 2012 at 5:10 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Yep. A bad one, too. You're going to need to replace the clutch assembly, as well as the throwout bearing, and have the flywheel machined.
Mar 19, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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