Oh no.. 1 week old and it clunks - Help
#1
Oh no.. 1 week old and it clunks - Help
Uh oh, I think....
I just picked up my new titanium last week. Houston, we have a problem.
It only happens once a day (the first start after being in the garage over night.). When I back out of my garage and then put it in 1st gear, I hear a pretty loud clunk. After that, nothing. Car runs fine. Even in 1st gear start up at a red light. Any ideas? When I start, I don't have my AC/Fans/etc. on so I don't believe it's the compressor or anything like that.
Any ideas?
Thanks
KF
I just picked up my new titanium last week. Houston, we have a problem.
It only happens once a day (the first start after being in the garage over night.). When I back out of my garage and then put it in 1st gear, I hear a pretty loud clunk. After that, nothing. Car runs fine. Even in 1st gear start up at a red light. Any ideas? When I start, I don't have my AC/Fans/etc. on so I don't believe it's the compressor or anything like that.
Any ideas?
Thanks
KF
#8
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If it happens beyond the very first time you put it in first when you are driving off, it isn't the ABS.
Mine has this to some extent also.
It appears the the clutch doesn't fully disengage when cold and the imput shaft "clunks" as it accepts first.
We will have to wait and see on whether or not that is a real issue.
Mine has this to some extent also.
It appears the the clutch doesn't fully disengage when cold and the imput shaft "clunks" as it accepts first.
We will have to wait and see on whether or not that is a real issue.
#9
Wow, that was fast for a lot of replies!! Thank you all. And although I didn't mention it, I DID do a search first and didn't see/find anything.
That's good to know that it's probably the ABS engaging. I kindof thought that could be it, but I wasn't sure..My stratus and durango do not seem to do this, but maybe it happens, just a lot quieter... Or could it be because their automatics vs. stick?
Anyway, thanks a lot guys/gals. At least I know that it's most likely normal. I'll keep an eye/ear on it just in case..
Thanks!
KF
That's good to know that it's probably the ABS engaging. I kindof thought that could be it, but I wasn't sure..My stratus and durango do not seem to do this, but maybe it happens, just a lot quieter... Or could it be because their automatics vs. stick?
Anyway, thanks a lot guys/gals. At least I know that it's most likely normal. I'll keep an eye/ear on it just in case..
Thanks!
KF
#10
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Originally posted by killerfish
Wow, that was fast for a lot of replies!! Thank you all. And although I didn't mention it, I DID do a search first and didn't see/find anything.
Wow, that was fast for a lot of replies!! Thank you all. And although I didn't mention it, I DID do a search first and didn't see/find anything.
#15
You may have typed "chunk" or "fhunk" or "khunk" instead of clunk. Just kidding.
My old Honda has ABS and it doesn't have the clunk. Instead, it has a sound like a thousand clicks in succession. That was ancient ABS technology. Because your other cars are Chryslers, I'm assuming their ABS systems are a different kind and/or old (the Stratus is around '95, right?).
My old Honda has ABS and it doesn't have the clunk. Instead, it has a sound like a thousand clicks in succession. That was ancient ABS technology. Because your other cars are Chryslers, I'm assuming their ABS systems are a different kind and/or old (the Stratus is around '95, right?).
#17
Thanks, that helps. My Stratus was actually '01, and the Durango is 1999. I didnt' give up on Crysler. Actually, both were great for/to me.
I just like the RX-8 so much it was a no brainer. Price/Looks/Kids in back/etc. Not to mention I get X/S-Plan pricing through my employer!
Thanks!
KF
I just like the RX-8 so much it was a no brainer. Price/Looks/Kids in back/etc. Not to mention I get X/S-Plan pricing through my employer!
Thanks!
KF
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