Car will not go into gear if engine is turned on, will if its off

Mengosha

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Aug 13, 2014
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Hey guys I am in need of help! 1jz swap, r154 transmission. Car starts fine but will not go into gear. If I turn off the car, it will go into gear just fine. Car was running fine this morning. Drove it to work, got off 8 hrs later in about 32 degree weather, started car, but it wouldn't go into gear. Help please. Fork? Master cylinder? Slave? I noticed brake fluid was low, filled it up, still same issue. Thanks for any help!!
 

MarkIII4Me

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Same thing happened to me when my clutch disk welded to my flywheel. Assuming you weren't slipping your clutch the whole way to work, I'd say that your release bearing might be toast.
 

Mengosha

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Clutch has less than 3000 miles so I would assume it is still good. Will have to take apart once I get it towed back home. I did not think about the release bearing. Thanks for the info.
 

hvyman

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If it grinds when trying to put it in gear it's hydraulics. I'd check master and slave for leaks before anything.