say what

I am a fairly new owner of my 07 RDX and have some questions about shifting gears. Recently I've been hearing a single loud clicking noise when shifting from reverse to drive or vice versa. The sound seems to be less louder if I leave it on neutral a few seconds when shifting to drive/reverse. Also the shifter seems to be a bit stiffer than other cars I've driven in the past. Has anyone else experienced these problems? Sorry if this is the wrong place.

SimonKane

Had the same concern on my 07 and my mechanic said its normal for the AWD transmissions to do that.

swoosh

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^^^ it is normal even for the FWD cars....

I saw the similar thread in the 3G garage....there is a slight clicking noise.....which is normal...

hhrdx08

It happened to mine and my other FWD cars too, especially when I go from reverse to drive. The 'click' doesn't come in the gear shift, it comes after the shift, right when the wheels start rolling.

say what

Just that I've never experienced this loud click sound in my other hondas or toyotas. Glad to hear its normal..whew

zerogravity

I get the same clicking noise and I honestly don't think its normal. The clicking at times is louder that other time and sometimes it doesn't even click. Wish it didn't click at all

vaprea

I think its common in automatic honda transmissions...

I noticed this on my AWD Element, 08 Civic, 2010 accord coupe, and now 08 RDX- ALL are automatic transmissions / made the same click once load & motion was placed on trans.

I also noticed if you come to a complete stop, then shift gears and s l o w l y allow the car to role into motion; the click is very minimal or simply wont accrue.

I think its safe to say ur good, although i'm no honda tech.