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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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clunk sound when put in reverse gear

this is for the automatic tranny. when i put shift from park to reverse, i would hear a clunk sound. i don't get this sound when in other gears. also, when i put it from drive to reverse, there is no sound either. just from park to reverse. what could this be? i've been having this sound for awhile, just can't figure out what it is.
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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You parking on a slight hill? If so your tranny is probably resting on the park pin. Once you move the shifter it will sort of pop off the pin with a bit of a clunk.

That sound like what's going on? Otherwise check your motor mounts.
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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+1 on the hill. Next time use your e-brake so it doesn't sit on the tranny. Or park not on a hill.
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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clunking sound

check your mounts and cv axles
mounts will most likely be the cause
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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you guys are all wrong! it's the U-joint on the drive shaft
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by djipka
you guys are all wrong! it's the U-joint on the drive shaft
ID10T virus got hold of you?
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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HAHA!!! Just kidding guys.
I agree with the hill park and using the e-brake. I always use my e-brake even on flat.
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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no, i didn't park on a hill. just my driveway. the mounts and axles are all changed within this year.
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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When you put the car in P and then shut it off...does it roll back or forward even the slightest bit? If so, it's resting on the park pin. Yes...even if it rolls 3 inches either way it'll get to the pin.

This is normal.
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