Clunk when you press the brake in Park?
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Burning Brakes
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Clunk when you press the brake in Park?
Does your RL emit a clunk in the center console when the shift lever unlocks after the brakes are pressed? Mine does, and I can't remember if it used to.
The problem is that I've started to notice a similar clunk when I accelerate from a stop with the lever in Drive. Now I can't remember if the car made the same sound when the brake is pressed in Park. Its making me wonder if the shift release mechanism is faulty.
Rob144
The problem is that I've started to notice a similar clunk when I accelerate from a stop with the lever in Drive. Now I can't remember if the car made the same sound when the brake is pressed in Park. Its making me wonder if the shift release mechanism is faulty.
Rob144
#3
Burning Brakes
I'm pretty sure there's a solenoid in the console that keeps you from moving the transmission out of park unless your foot is on the brake. The soleniod activating is probably what you hear. I can defintely hear mine but it's more of a click than a clunk.
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#5
Burning Brakes
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I'm guessing there's something wrong with my solenoid, then. I'm further guessing that whatever is in the solenoid is held in place via a current, but in my car something isn't holding right which is why I hear a the click/clunk under acceleration or braking. The mechanism in the solenoid is rattling around on its own in there after the lever leaves Park.
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Burning Brakes
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Well, the shop said this is a "normal characteristic", which seems just a bit flaky. Seems out of character to have a clunk every time you take off from a stop, and then stop.....
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Yes, it is like a metal bearing rolling around. I have the same symptoms and the same diagnosis from my dealer. They seem to have an excuse for everything until warranty expires and then "...we can fix that for your for $$$$$$." I have been buying Hondas/Acuras since 1991 - this will most likely be my last one, mainly due to dealer support of fixing issues just like this one.
#9
Burning Brakes
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While I'm a bit disappointed with the outcome on this particular issue, my service rep and the service team has been excellent throughout the years I've owned Acuras. They've been accommodating, flexible, and fair with the pricing.
In fact, it's part of the reason I went with an RL in 2006 to replace my '95 Legend -- happiness with the dealer service department.
I'll probably continue to mention it and see if there's been a TSB for it over time.
Rob144
In fact, it's part of the reason I went with an RL in 2006 to replace my '95 Legend -- happiness with the dealer service department.
I'll probably continue to mention it and see if there's been a TSB for it over time.
Rob144
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Check the official TSB thread at the top of the forum. I don't recall a TSB on this issue, though.
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