Dead clutch?

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trahma
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Car: 2002 Malibu Blue ZX3
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On my way home from work today I noticed shifting my car was acting a little weird as if it was sticking as I'd downshift to 2nd or 4th. I got home and turned my car off. With the car off I was able to go through the gears normally.

When I started the car, I tried engaging the clutch and then wasn't able to shift at all, almost as if the clutch wasn't engaged. So I turned the car off, and shifted the car into first and turned on the car. The engine groaned and died right away. I tried to shift the car back to neutral and it felt frozen.

I got out and checked my trannsmission fluid and that looks fine. After waiting a few minutes, I could move the shifter again as well.

With the car on, I can't shift into any of the gears, it's as if the clutch isn't engaged. I'm thinking it's either the linkage or the clutch. Any ideas?
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