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Jun 24, 2023 · Sometimes, this saves the transmission. 2. Gear problems. One possible issue is that one of the gears in your automatic transmission is broken or damaged. This will cause transmission rattling in certain gears. Also, if the main gear is affected, you may feel rattling whenever the transmission is in any gear.
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Mar 21, 2023 · Misaligned or loose transmission parts: Misalignment or looseness of transmission parts can lead to vibrations and rattling sounds. This can occur due to improper installation, wear and tear, or accidents. Ignoring misaligned or loose parts can exacerbate the noise and potentially damage other components.
2. Whining Noise. A whining noise from the transmission is another common issue that should not be ignored. It’s often a sign of fluid-related problems or internal wear. Possible Causes: Low Transmission Fluid: Insufficient fluid can cause whining due to a lack of lubrication and increased friction.
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- Check Engine Light comes on: Your Check Engine Light is the first indication that something has gone wrong, or is about to. It can mean any number of things, including transmission problems.
- Clunking, humming, or whining: Transmission noises can be hard to identify, but they usually sound like whining, humming, buzzing or clunking. If you hear something that you’ve never heard before, it’s always best to get it checked out.
- Shaking or grinding: Your car shouldn’t shake or jerk, and you shouldn’t hear grinding. These are all indications of transmission trouble. With a manual transmission, the most common red flag is grinding when you shift.
- Noise in neutral: If you notice a bumping sound when your car is in neutral, the problem could be as simple as low or dirty transmission fluid. If topping up the fluid doesn’t help, the fluid could be dirty, or there could be worn parts in the transmission – usually the bearings, reverse idler gear, or gear teeth.
- Drive the vehicle, making numerous stops and accelerations. If you hear a constant whining noise, accompanied by a slip in the gears as the transmission automatically shifts, it points to low transmission fluids.
- Sit in the vehicle with the engine idling and the shifter in park or neutral. Keep your foot off the brake pedal. Push the accelerator pedal, gently raising the engine rpm.
- Listen for a buzzing noise while you have the engine idling and in gear with your foot on the brake. This puts the torque converter in operational mode.
- Place your foot on the brake with the engine in neutral and idling. Raise the rpm slightly over idle. Put the shift selector in drive, while maintaining pressure on the brake.
Check the level of the fluid and its appearance to figure out whether this could be the problem. The fluid should be translucent and red or dark pink in colour. If it is instead cloudy, black, or brown, the fluid may have been contaminated or it is old or burned. You could benefit from our transmission flush service.
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If you think you might have a transmission problem, call the Central Valley transmission specialists at Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto at 209.526.1909 or schedule your service appointment online. Grinding, whining, gurgling and clunking are some noises you may hear coming from your transmission.
