I have a Honda Civic 1997 LX 205,500 miles I think I may have destroyed my transmission, when the car should be in neutral it drives in 2nd?

I have a Honda Civic 1997 LX 205,500 miles I think I may have destroyed my transmission, when the car should be in neutral it drives in 2nd?

Also when I start the car I have to keep the clutch in other wise it will stall & will not drive in any gears. It will only move if in neutral and will not reverse please help give me an idea what's going on.

Looks like you are answering your own question ( too many people here shown as "?" ) + you don't state if the trans is auto or manual… Either way, the 1st thing to do is check the fluid and if it's low, top it off… If that doesn't help, then you need to have several trans repair shops look at it and give you estimates… It may be time to look for a "new" vehicle

The first thing to check is the shifter linkage. If the linkage has come loose, with the car in 2nd, it will not shift the gears. The car will remain in 2nd even if the shifter is in the neutral spot

Stick or automatic?
Manuals had shift linkage bushing problems with them seizing up.

Linkage problem. Find local shop at ATRA.COM for more help

Get new car

It is time for a new or newish vehicle. Sell the car and let the new owner fix it.