Goes into gears but will not drive or Move?

Tiny
NICKOLA DAVIS
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  • 2017 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 67,000 MILES
I hit a rod sticking out of pavement. The car started to tremble and made loud noises then I smelled burning and a little smoke. Pulled over and nothing looked off then drove next day the RPMs stayed revving high and lost power in acceleration sounded like gears were slipping then I shut it off. Started again it wouldn't move in any gears. All gears seem to work and when I have in third gear or any gears after I push clutch down and slowly release it just stays running doesn't shut off or move at all. I saw a foot on a pedal light once and then when I turned on the key without starting the check engine light started blinking then disappeared, yet the battery symbols the power steering symbol and an oil can symbol stays on but disappears when started. My clutch seems hard, doesn't fall to floor so I'm not sure what it could be.
Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 AT 11:31 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The first thing I would check is for a damaged CV joint/axle. If one was broken or moved, the vehicle won't move.

Here is a description of what I'm referring to:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-cv-joint-works

Take a look under the front of the vehicle and check to see if there is any play on either of the axles. It only takes one to prevent it from moving. Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle is on a flat surface.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 AT 8:23 PM
Tiny
NICKOLA DAVIS
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Joe, thanks so much for your reply. I'm still trying figure this out and with no real help, could you offer me other suggestions or anything else that would be next in line for checking. I greatly appreciate any and all help you can give me. I've got nobody else to help me. May God Bless You and Yours.
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Saturday, November 19th, 2022 AT 1:08 PM
Tiny
NICKOLA DAVIS
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I hear clicking sound while its tunning and the shifting of gears aren't hard to go into gear and the clutch doesn't sink to floor nor is it spongy. After hitting the steel bar in ground, it shuddered for few minutes and made some noise I'm hearing impaired and probably didn't hear all, but something started to smell burning and maybe a bit of smoke and then lost all acceleration and speed then I had only one gear going towards my destination before it went into no gears I believe this was limp mode. I am in Athens Tennessee and have really no money and staying in my car. Thanks Joe, for reaching out to help me and I could use any and all more suggestions. Sincerely, Nickola
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Saturday, November 19th, 2022 AT 1:14 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Is it possible for you to record the sound you are hearing and upload it for me to hear? Also, were you able to check for a broken CV joint?

Take a look at this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-cv-axle-joint

We need to get you out of the car. I'm near Pittsburgh, and it's cold. You can't be too much warmer. LOL

Let me know.

Joe
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Saturday, November 19th, 2022 AT 8:10 PM

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