Ok here is the deal. Im driving to work and I notice that it is difficult to engage 2nd gear, so I try 3rd. Nope 3rd doesnt work either! I am like WTF? The rest of the gears stop working too.

I pull over and turn off the car. I am able to shift into all gears when the car is off, so I know that the shifter cables are fine. I turn on the car and try again, still nothing. I cant engage any gear at all.

So what are my options here? Is it the clutch (pressure plate, disk)? Or is it my clutch master cylinder that is not disengaging the clutch.

Any ideas???

I checked the master and it looks fine, no visible leaks around it. The fluid is below the minimum line in the master cylinder. The slave has a rip in the boot and it is wet all around it. Probably leaking brake fluid.

So I guess it is the slave that is dead.

Dam ur good, u answered your own question. Congratz!

Alright I changed both the slave and master cylinders and I still cant select any gear. Bled the system, put fresh fluid in.


AHHHHH

This is a 3SGTE engine with s53 transmission. Centeforce dual friction clutch and 3sgte pressure plate.

if the clutch pedal feels fine (goes in and comes back up like normal) I would assume its an issue with the tranny itself (synchros, low fluid, etc) and not the clutch or hydraulic components.

The fluid was just changed recently ~ 5000km. No visible leaks. It seems like I am running out of options here, but I really dont feel like taking down the tranny.

i had the same problem awhile back. for me it was the friction plate. it lost one spring and a counter weight. replaced it and it runs like a champ. hope that helps

Yeah I am thinking I got the same problem. Need a new clutch disk. The thing is that I need a 5sfe clutch. Wondering if I could just change the clutch disk and be done with it. Really dont feel like buying a whole clutch kit.