Manual car won't shift into gears?

I have a 97 Honda Civic EX with almost 130,000 miles. The other day when I was backing out of my driveway and went to put my car in 1st gear to go forward it wouldnand

Likely the the master or slave cylinder of the clutch has failed- tow it to the shop for diagnosis.

Your clutch master cylinder has become low on fluid. Get some brake fluid and only brake fluid! Top it off then pump the clutch pedal several times, it will get stiffer and start working again but you'll need to have the slow leak repaired.

My guess is your clutch is completely worn out and needs replacing.

Clutch ot a gear selection cable has failed.

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