Car starts goes into gear but will not Move

Tiny
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  • 2009 FIAT 500
  • 1.0L
  • MANUAL
  • 84,000 MILES
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.
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 AT 12:42 AM

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Tiny
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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
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 AT 5:46 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for your help. Take it that will be an expensive repair.
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 AT 11:29 AM
Tiny
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Yes, it is but it is cheaper than replacing the transmission.

Roy
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 AT 12:44 PM

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