The lifters move up and down inside the block, helping generate the compression and power your car needs to run. The hydraulic lifters in your car or truck's engine are an essential part of your vehicle. Have the transmission properly diagnose before committing to any repairs.Lifter noise is normally a sign your engine is experiencing significant problems. But the same clicking sound during acceleration or deceleration may also point to an issue with the drive chain in the transfer case. What could be wrong?Īnswer: A common source of clicking noise comes from a gear broken tooth.
The FPT C636 manual transmission clicking noise when shifting to 2 and 3 or when accelerating o decelerating. Question: I have a Jeep Compass Sport 2019, 3k miles. They usually cause a rhythmical, knocking type noise. A clicking noise may also be an indication of worn (helical) gear teeth or chipped teeth. Make sure this is coming from the transmission (see the Simple Transmission Noise Test in the post). Performance does not seem to be impacted, any ideas?Īnswer: Sometimes, these type of rattling noises during acceleration (with clutch sometimes depressed) come from a motor or transmission mount problem or input shaft bearing. Question: I have a clicking or rattling noise when I accelerate hard in my Mazda 3. Something is rubbing against the CV joint. Probably you'll hear the sound coming from the wheel assembly. Raise both tires off the ground and set it on jack stands set the transmission to neutral turn the wheels manually and have somebody apply the brakes gradually. Any Ideas?Īnswer: You might be able to reproduce the sound with the car parked. There is also a light whirring sound while decelerating without braking. It almost sounds like a mix of metal and rubber grinding. It is not there when cold and it does not matter what gear I'm in, neutral also makes the sound. After a couple of days, I have started to hear a rotational noise like a light clunking that comes and goes every rotation while braking slowly when the car is warm. Question: I have a 2008 Mazda 3, changed both CV axle, control arms, strut assembly, and stabilizer links. Also, a faulty axle can cause this popping noise sometimes. Question: What causes popping noise in transmission when trying to move?Īnswer: Check the motor and transmission mounts. Any ideas?Īnswer: This may be an engine/transmission mount issue or a problem with the input shaft bearing, but it's better to have it diagnosed at the shop before committing to any major repairs.Īnswer: I'm guessing you are dealing with worn differential pinion bearings. Question: My 6 speed Mazda 3 makes a rattling noise when the clutch is depressed or engaged during acceleration in every gear except 5th (didn't try 6th because of a bad synchro, which I guess could be related?). Should I check the output shaft bearing next?Īnswer: Yes, it seems like the problem is with the output bearings. The noise is still present when the clutch is to the floor and in gear but does go away when in neutral and the clutch is to the floor(still rolling at speed). It makes grinding noise notably in 1st and 2nd gear but present in higher gears also. Question: I have a 5-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive. A loose piece may produce a rhythmical sound. But damaged gear with broken teeth, even a small piece, can cause a clicking sound.
This particular noise may be heard as the vehicle begins to move.
Don't confuse this banging with a high frequency noise coming from a worn or damaged pilot bearing, bushing or release bearing.