As the title states, whenever I put my car in reverse, there's a clunk noise. It's just one sound and only happens in reverse. My brother thinks it might by the CV, but doesn't know what a CV that needs to be replaced looks like.
So if anyone has had the same problem and knows what it is-can you help me out? Can anyone explain to me the difference in appearance of an ok CV vs one that needs to be replaced?
Car is 2008 civic lx 4 door auto. thanks in advance.
Same thing happens to mine after I got 3rd gear replaced. Like the previous person said, just put it in first then reverse, or put it in reverse before you turn the car on.
Lol, JK. You can't really tell if a CV axle is bad just by looking at it unless you remove it from the car and take it apart, which I doubt you want to do.
Usually bad CV joints will make an odd noise when you turn a corner, like a clicking or moaning.
BUMP?!
Anyone have an answer for the Automatic Transmission Clunk? It's happening to me too.
Going to the dealership this weekend and hope that they'll give me lube.
i have a 08 civic si and its doing the same thing but the thing is the clunk noise is not consistent its like you'll hear it and next time is gone very same problem in reverse thats when i hear it pls advice thanks
Mine would "clunk" every time I put it into reverse as well.. but here's the million dollar question: Are you parked on a slight incline when you shift into reverse? My driveway had a slight incline to it and the AT would make a clunking noise every time I shifted into reverse (or even drive if facing forward).
From my understanding, this is completely normal and happens with ALL AT's. The only way around it that I found was by setting the parking brake BEFORE you release the foot brake and AFTER you've shifted into park. The trick is to keep tension off the transmission while parked.
Try it.
Hope this helps!
(BTW - another way to test it would be shifting while parked on a flat surface - like thos found at wally world)
I know I have this problem with my accord, but it only does it when I'm on an incline, which leads me to believe its the pin that locks the transmission when in park being pulled out to go into gear. I would call it normal if it only happens on an incline.
Mine would "clunk" every time I put it into reverse as well.. but here's the million dollar question: Are you parked on a slight incline when you shift into reverse? My driveway had a slight incline to it and the AT would make a clunking noise every time I shifted into reverse (or even drive if facing forward).
From my understanding, this is completely normal and happens with ALL AT's. The only way around it that I found was by setting the parking brake BEFORE you release the foot brake and AFTER you've shifted into park. The trick is to keep tension off the transmission while parked.
Try it.
Hope this helps!
(BTW - another way to test it would be shifting while parked on a flat surface - like thos found at wally world)
I did notice the noise on the incline compared to just the flat surface. It's still disturbing though. Any long term damage?
Thanks
Dave
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