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I have the automatic. When shifting to drive and starting to roll down the road, I hear a clunk in the very front of the car. I've been assuming something in the ventilation is closing. But I'm starting to wonder if there is an issue with the transmission. Anyone heard of this condition? Thanks.
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there is a similar thread somewhere else...I hear it to, more of a springy boing than a clunk, I think people learned it was the ABS priming itself, a safety feature that ensures brakes are working properly everytime you start moving. Hopefully someone else can confirm this as well.
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My MSM/auto has about 1800 miles on it and I've just started to notice this clunking in the right front. It happens everytime I start from a dead stop or if I'm moving very slowly (in a parking lot) and apply the brakes. I don't think it has anything to do with the ABS because I have that noise also (that occurs every morning when I first take off and never again) and this is totally different. It sounds like what I would think a lose control arm or CV joint with too much play in it would sound like. Last night I put the car up on the jack and banged around in the right front wheel area and nothing. Anyway, I'll be taking it to the dealer shortly- we'll see what they have to say...
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My 6MT does this too. it has since may when i bought the car, and i believe its normal...?? It seems like it happens exactly at 2000 rpms, happens once, only when the engine is cold.
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If it happens only when the car is cold it's actually the ABS pump priming and firing @ ~ 10mph. If it's all the time take that thing in. Could be any number of suspension components or even brakes that aren't calibrated right.
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Originally posted by RogerPodacter
My 6MT does this too. it has since may when i bought the car, and i believe its normal...?? It seems like it happens exactly at 2000 rpms, happens once, only when the engine is cold.
My 6MT does this too. it has since may when i bought the car, and i believe its normal...?? It seems like it happens exactly at 2000 rpms, happens once, only when the engine is cold.
Now if you are talking about a constant clunking when taking off from a stop light or tapping the brakes at slow speeds- that is something different and very wrong in my opinion...
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Originally posted by ryanc44
I assume you're talking about the grind/buzz sound when you first take off in the morning that last for about a second? That I believe is the ABS.
Now if you are talking about a constant clunking when taking off from a stop light or tapping the brakes at slow speeds- that is something different and very wrong in my opinion...
I assume you're talking about the grind/buzz sound when you first take off in the morning that last for about a second? That I believe is the ABS.
Now if you are talking about a constant clunking when taking off from a stop light or tapping the brakes at slow speeds- that is something different and very wrong in my opinion...
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Originally posted by ryanc44
My MSM/auto has about 1800 miles on it and I've just started to notice this clunking in the right front. It happens everytime I start from a dead stop or if I'm moving very slowly (in a parking lot) and apply the brakes. I don't think it has anything to do with the ABS because I have that noise also (that occurs every morning when I first take off and never again) and this is totally different. It sounds like what I would think a lose control arm or CV joint with too much play in it would sound like. Last night I put the car up on the jack and banged around in the right front wheel area and nothing. Anyway, I'll be taking it to the dealer shortly- we'll see what they have to say...
My MSM/auto has about 1800 miles on it and I've just started to notice this clunking in the right front. It happens everytime I start from a dead stop or if I'm moving very slowly (in a parking lot) and apply the brakes. I don't think it has anything to do with the ABS because I have that noise also (that occurs every morning when I first take off and never again) and this is totally different. It sounds like what I would think a lose control arm or CV joint with too much play in it would sound like. Last night I put the car up on the jack and banged around in the right front wheel area and nothing. Anyway, I'll be taking it to the dealer shortly- we'll see what they have to say...
It's funny how everytime I take a car to a dealership something happens that re-inforces my belief in doing all my own car repairs and maintenance. If only I had my own alignment machine...
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