1990 Honda Accord Loose Clutch

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ROBIN339
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Hi,
I have a 1990 Honda Accord, 5spd Manual

I was having problem with the clucth. Now it's "loose".

The clutch won't let me disengage the transmission, I cant change the gear. Even iif i am holding down the clucth all the way in, doesnt work.

I tried starting the car with the gear in 2nd gear position, it starts to roll instantly, which tells me that the clucth can not make the gear "neutral" even if you are holding it down.

Thanks a million for any help.
Dec 8, 2006 at 10:37 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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That is not a cabled system. Not from my experience anyway. But if I am wrong is needs to be adjusted. If not, if is time to crack open the tranny and engine to replace the clutch and the throwout bearing. Sorry about the good news. If the system is not cabled and the pedal does not go to the floor, then the master and the slave are doing their job.
Dec 9, 2006 at 9:03 AM

Suggested Repair

If the clutch is cable-operated, adjust the cable. If it is hydraulic and the pedal does not go to the floor, the master and slave cylinders are working, so replace the clutch and throwout bearing.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1990 Honda Accord 5-speed manual says the clutch is loose and will not disengage, so gears cannot be changed even with the pedal fully depressed. Starting in second gear makes the car roll immediately. The expert says the system is likely not cable-operated; if it is a cable, it needs adjustment. If it is hydraulic and the pedal does not go to the floor, the master and slave cylinders are functioning and the clutch and throwout bearing should be replaced.

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