clunking from 1st to 2nd gear

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Old 07-21-2010, 02:34 AM
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clunking from 1st to 2nd gear

I have 35k and no warranty on my 04 TL. About 3 weeks ago, a clunking sound started when going from 1st to 2nd gear , but it would only happen when I would start out my day from a cold start.

The clunk isn't extremely loud, but I can feel it on my foot when I accelerate on the pedal.

I tried a search on this, but no one seems to have the same exact thing as I am describing. I don't know much about stuff under the hood, but I have a hunch there is something goin on with the tranny. I have ran into some finance troubles so am trying to troubleshoot this one on my own if anyone has any ideas.

Thanks.

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Old 07-21-2010, 03:19 AM
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auto? get the dealer to check it out and if it is the trans try for goodwill assistance
Old 07-21-2010, 03:54 AM
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It's sad you're out of warranty w/ only 35k on the odometer. Just as stated above, take it to the stealer. You never know what can happen.

The clunking might be engine mounts?
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check your front engine mount. I had the same thing and the tab from the mount that bolts to the motor had snapped off
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I experienced this same problem on my 05 TL Auto w/nav. This past wednesday the transmission died while driving. Had to have the car towed to the dealer. The entire transmission needed to be replaced.
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I have an appointment with the stealership on Monday. I had someone hold the brake and hit the gas while it was in drive, and the front of the engine raised up quite a bit. However, I don't have any other symptoms of a bad motor mount ie. Vibration at idle, vibration at high speeds, rattling, or oil leaking from any of the mounts. So I will just have to see I guess.

I'm really hoping It's not the same issue that Moonhaze had.

I'll post back when I find out in case any one else runs into the same symptoms as me.
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