Troubleshooting Clutch/Shifting issue?

[san rensho]

Check the shifter cables at the tranny. It's common for them to break.

[j.fro]

I had a similar situation in my 996. Pressing the clutch, the trans would not disengage. At a stop, I could smell the clutch burning and would have to shut it off. I could then put the car in 1st, start it, and drive. Shifting took considerable effort, even with the clutch on the floor. I tried bleeding the clutch, but there was no change. I ended up replacing the clutch and pressure plate and it solved the problem. The disc was well worn, but not down to the rivets. The flywheel and pressure plate had some heat marking, but I was able to reuse the FW.

[mgfranz]

Originally Posted by san rensho

Check the shifter cables at the tranny. It's common for them to break.

Wait... If I had a broken cable, I would not be able to place the tranny in any gear with the engine off right?