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Pinging sound when going into reverse??

Old 08-10-2009, 11:32 AM
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I just bought an A4 99 Trans Am and when I put it in reverse it makes a pinging sound. I changed the u-joints in the drive shaft thinking thats what it was but no change.... HELP!
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Originally Posted by ninetynineta
I just bought an A4 99 Trans Am and when I put it in reverse it makes a pinging sound. I changed the u-joints in the drive shaft thinking thats what it was but no change.... HELP!
That's common, all A4's with the aluminum driveshaft do it. Not much you can do really. It won't hurt anything.
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mine does it too. and when my brother bought his z28 brand new in 2000 it did it. just gm man.
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ahh.... makes me feel better.... was worried about it... I wonder if it will do it as bad after I get a 3800 or so Stall? It should be less force on the drive shaft until I give it gas right....
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well mine makes the ping noise one time as soon as i put it in revers and then thats it. it isnt continuous
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Originally Posted by DannoWS6
That's common, all A4's with the aluminum driveshaft do it. Not much you can do really. It won't hurt anything.
mine doesnt do it


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