Transmission problem
1995 BMW M3 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 130000 miles
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The other day I drove home from work in a flash-flood. Turning on my street I found myself in several feet of standing water, but had no trouble driving through it as it was only about 5 feet in diameter. (I didn't know it was that deep or I would have gone another route). Nothing seemed to be wrong with my car but the next day I started it without a problem but couldn't get into gear. I had the clutch (which has never had any problems previously or even had much wear despite the high mileage) completely pressed down but I couldn't even shove it into gear. When the car is turned off, though, it goes into gear fine. If I try starting the car with it already in gear it acts as though the clutch is not depressed and leaps forward into a stall. I've tried all the gears and none will work, even several days after drying out. I'm just praying it's something I can fix myself, please tell me what can be done without pricey mechanics - I'm still in school and have enough problems paying bills as it is. Thanks for your help!

For a problem to present with the issues stated it seems like the issue may not be the clutch but the hydraulics. Please inspect the clutch master and slave cylinders and if there is evidence of fluid leakage I recommend replacement of both units before removal of the transmission for a visual inspection for possible issues relating to this problem.

someone said that it could be electrical bc that is not a cable clutch ... that i should try to unplug the battery for a while and let the computer reset bc it could be something electrical since i drove through water.

any use in trying this??

There is no electrical issue that I know of that could cause this to occur. The clutch is not connected to anything electronic.