check the netural safety switch on the transmission valve body. only if auto trans
It might be the brake pedal switch
Check the operation of the brake light switch located usuallyat the upper section of the brake pedal under dash area
Shift cable? or bar.
There are two shift solenoids on the Honda Civic. They are mounted on the side of the transmission that is closest the radiator.
brake switch
You might have a bad brake light switch. If you don't have brake lights the switch is bad. When your brake light switch isn't working it wont send a signal to the shift solenoid.
If a 2001 Honda Civic will not go into gear, the problem is probably the transmission. Otherwise, it may be the shift mechanism that is the cause.
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There is a shifter interlock switch on the brake pedal which also controls the brake lights
If I'm not mistaken, the brake lights and the shift lock cicuit is protected by the same fuse, so if the brake lights are out, replace the fuse.
Check the fuses- Shift interlock is the same circuit as brake lights. As a temporary measure - try to turn the key to 1st (unlock) position shift to neutral to start vehicle and then shift to Drive.
It's a smallish car with a manual transmission