Strange noise form gears
12-06-2004, 07:31 AM
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Strange noise form gears Hello all,
I just bought an 02 Trans am A4 and I am new to this stuff. I am trying to learn as much as I can about this awesome car. I have been listening to the vehicle very closely for any problems. The only noise I hear that I don't know is normal or not is coming from what I guess is the transmission. When I am coasting at about 1-30 mph and step back on the gas, it makes a "clunk" noise as the car goes back into 1st gear. It seems like it jumps into first gear and gives you a little bit of a jerk. Is this normal or should I have it looked at?
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Greg
I just bought an 02 Trans am A4 and I am new to this stuff. I am trying to learn as much as I can about this awesome car. I have been listening to the vehicle very closely for any problems. The only noise I hear that I don't know is normal or not is coming from what I guess is the transmission. When I am coasting at about 1-30 mph and step back on the gas, it makes a "clunk" noise as the car goes back into 1st gear. It seems like it jumps into first gear and gives you a little bit of a jerk. Is this normal or should I have it looked at?
Thanks,
Greg
12-06-2004, 12:09 PM
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The car isn't going into first gear when coasting above 10 - 15 mph unless you are getting deep into the throttle. Some automatics hesitate for a split second and then shift hard if you are coasting then hammer the gas. However, if this happening at a light throttle, you may have something up.
The first thing to check is to make sure your fluid level is good and clear. If you have a lot of miles, you might also consider having the fluid and filter changed too.
The first thing to check is to make sure your fluid level is good and clear. If you have a lot of miles, you might also consider having the fluid and filter changed too.
12-06-2004, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
The car isn't going into first gear when coasting above 10 - 15 mph unless you are getting deep into the throttle. Some automatics hesitate for a split second and then shift hard if you are coasting then hammer the gas. However, if this happening at a light throttle, you may have something up.
The first thing to check is to make sure your fluid level is good and clear. If you have a lot of miles, you might also consider having the fluid and filter changed too.
The first thing to check is to make sure your fluid level is good and clear. If you have a lot of miles, you might also consider having the fluid and filter changed too.
The car does have a slight leak in the transmission which will be fixed soon. Is this the porblem? It is happening at mid throttle around that speed range of 10-15mph. What da y a think?
12-06-2004, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GT Griller
Is it only when it shifts? My guess would be a tranny mount, but that gives more of a bang sound.
Yes it is only when it shifts. It is only when you are doing under 20 mph i guess. It is not loud at all but it just weird to me. The car only has 22k on it and is still under warranty.
