# Honda's 5th-Gear (Manual Transmission) Pops-Out Into Neutral **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** transmissions, manual-transmissions\ **Created:** [February 17, 2009, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hondas-5th-gear-manual-transmission-pops-out-into-neutral/26593 "2009-02-17T18:57:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anikar71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/43a26b/32.png) [@anikar71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anikar71)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hondas-5th-gear-manual-transmission-pops-out-into-neutral/26593/1 "2009-02-17T18:57:22Z")
Hello, my 92 Honda Accord Ex’s(2-door)5th-gear (Manual Transmission) pops-out into neutral every time I attempt to shift from 4th to 5th gear. This problem started last Tuesday, Feb. 10th while driving on the freeway on my way to work . All six gears(including reverse) work just fine. Just 5th gear pops-out into neutral every single time I purposely or accidently attempted. It just won’t work, and the 1 to 2 times that I experimented in trying to hold it into place, it would faithfully push-back and would shake right into neutral. I’m not 100% sure, but I think I might have been successful in shifting from 4th to 5th only once (driving at a lower speed of approx. 30 to 35 mph.). This would have happened yesterday, but now I’m doubting myself, because after that, I once again attempted to drive using my fifth gear, but with no success. Therefore, I would like to figure-out whether it’s a small, simple easily replaceable 5th-gear part, or an expensive transmission-related issue . My car has approximately 385,000 miles and runs pretty good. Also, I would like to know whether or not it’s advisable for me to continue driving my car to work -I work approximately 12-miles away? If not, what is the worst case scenario, if I continue driving my car. Now, I understand you might not be able to give me a clear-cut, full-on guaranteed diagnosis on my car, but I will appreciate your direction and clarity in relation to any possible problem/s my car might be having. Just like most consumers, I too would like to have access to the smartest and most affordable options available to me. Thank you, and I’ll be awaiting your response. God bless! ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hondas-5th-gear-manual-transmission-pops-out-into-neutral/26593/2 "2009-02-17T19:36:44Z")
Ignore - This is a duplicate post answered here: [http://community.cartalk.com/posts/list/2118454.page](http://community.cartalk.com/posts/list/2118454.page) ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hondas-5th-gear-manual-transmission-pops-out-into-neutral/26593/3 "2009-02-17T19:45:14Z")
Have the shift linkage checked for wear and if that’s OK, Like Mac said, you now have a 4-speed. Start shopping for a replacement car…