Please offer some advise or if you ever had this problem...
I'm having trouble shifting into 1st, 3rd & 5th gear. When I try to shift It seems like it's staying on neutral and doesn't want to go into those gears. I'm able to go into reverse, 2nd and 5th gear without any problems. I called Honda's repair and parts service. They said it will cost me anyway from $1200-1300 to replace the clutch. I also spoke with a local auto repair shop and was told it was the tranny instead any where from $1000-1500. I'm not quite sure what the problem or go about having this problem fixed without getting ripped off. Please help!

Thanks

 

Regardless of what else you read here, it's impossible to diagnois your shifting problem on line. It could be something relatively inexpensive to repair, like a shifting cable or master cylinder. The only way you are going to know is to take your car to someone who repairs automobiles for a living. (It would help if you didn't start out thinking those who are able to do the work that you cannot do are out to cheat you.) In the meantime, if the clutch/throw-out bearing are going out and you continue to drive it like that, you will quickly buy yourself tranny repairs as well.

 

Thanks, I will be taking it to the shop this weekend for them to check it out.