The head of the motor went bad, and it cost me around $1200 dollars to fix, not to mention it damaged several other parts, including a speed sensor that cost me $500 dollars.
Transmission went bad about 3 months after I had purchased it. Started slipping and wouldn't shift into third. Had to get it fixed, and it cost me $700 dollars to fix. Just got it back and again the transmision went bad, and this time it won't even shift into drive anymore.
This is a horrible car, it's a nightmare on people who have a fixed budget. Possibly be the worst decision I have ever made to purchase this car. Wouldn't even wish this car on my worst enemy.
You can fix your problem, heres how.
The reason your transmission will not shift into gear is because your brake/stop switch has gone out. I believe it may also be called a brake/interlock switch. It should be by the brake pedal. You already know that you can never select a gear unless driving along or your foot is on the brake pedal at stop. I am sure this will get you by for a while, although I agree they are not good cars.
Your transmission may also have a bypass on or near the stick. It has on my 1991 Accord. If so, you can insert a small flat blade screwdriver into that and it should release the gear shifter. Let me know how you get on, you should be able to buy the brake/whatever switch at Autozones, tell them your problem, believe me they will know.
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