It could be either one. it may be your tranny not doing its job 100% or it could be that your clutch could be bad. but you'd have to really look and see whats wrong, before you even atempt to try replacing something, when it could have been the other. then it'll have cost more.
Clutch pedal.
The clutch arm is like a teeter-todder. The clutch arm sits on a pivot point in the transmission bell housing and disengages the clutch by pushing down on the pressure place through a "throw out" bearing when the clutch pedal is pushed down.
Gears grind when trying to shift with the clutch pedal engaged due to improper disengagement of the clutch, which may not fully separate the engine from the transmission. This can occur if the clutch master cylinder is faulty, the clutch fluid is low or contaminated, or if there's air in the hydraulic system. Additionally, worn or damaged synchronizers can prevent smooth engagement of the gears. Ensuring proper clutch function is essential for smooth shifting.
The clutch pedal is the one left of the brake pedal. The clutch disk the pedal affects is inside the transmission bell housing where the engine block bolts to the transmission. Unless you have an automatic, then your car has no clutch.
manual transmission , with no clutch pedal .
That would be a standard transmission.
A manual (standard) transmission.
Transmission Input Shaft
Transmission Input Shaft
You may try checking the clutch mastercylinder for fluid level. It will be located on the firewall close to the brake mastercylinder. If it's low, it will cause the transmission to grind instead of going into gear. It could also be bad. You can tell by having someone depress the clutch pedal while you watch the clutch slave cylinder to see if it's expanding. It should move out when the clutch is pushed. If those two things work and the transmission oil is at the correct level then you've got an internal problem.
The clutch safety switch keeps the car from starting unless the clutch is pushed in. On the top of the clutch pedal there is a little black box with a plunger on it. When the clutch is pushed in the electrical connection to the starter solenoid is completed. The switch just unscrews from the bracket.
Yes, a clutch cable can be operated, typically in manual transmission vehicles. It connects the clutch pedal to the clutch mechanism, allowing the driver to disengage the engine from the transmission when the pedal is pressed. This cable can stretch or wear over time, requiring adjustments or replacement to maintain proper function.