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 Does your transmission make a "Bzzzzzt" noise when shifting into 1st or reverse? (Page 1)
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JD  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:West Chester, PA 19382 |
posted 03-08-2002 07:37 PM
    
I searched the site for this but didn't find anything similar. When I shift into first or reverse from park or neutral, my 2001's transmission makes a faint ratchet/rattle ("Bzzzzzt") noise that lasts a half second or so. I notice it on the downshift too. It's especially noticable when backing into the garage. There are no performance problems at all with the car, just a funny noise. Anyone else heard this noise? Is it normal? Thanks in advance... ------------------ |
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amcmahon Prowler Junkie From:Carlsbad,Ca,US |
posted 03-08-2002 07:47 PM
My '02 has done that a couple of times as well. I thought it was strange. It hasn't done it in a few days though. *shrug* |
butchcee    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 03-08-2002 07:55 PM
I get a noise when putting it in to reverse sometimes. It's most noticable in an enclosed area like my garage. I never heard it on a downshift, but with no mufflers, I dont hear much low level noise, radio, horns, screaming passengers,etc. ------------------ |
BeWare                POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 03-08-2002 08:12 PM
Happens sometimes, but not often. I asked the Service manager about it once when he heard it while I was at the dealer. Said it was normal and not to worry. ------------------
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KatAddict POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greencastle, PA, USA |
posted 03-08-2002 08:34 PM
TAKE THIS TEST- Stand in a parking lot with a blind fold on and listen for the bzzzsst noise. When you hear it you will have found every Chrysler Automatic Tranny there...guaranteed. According to all my current and previous Chrysler cars this is Normal ------------------ *99 Yellow *Borla Exhaust *Mud Flaps *Mac Cold Air *Yellow Windshield Banner "Prowler" *MGW Prowler Hitch Cover "COOL" *Logo Valve Stem Caps *Chrome Wheels Done Aftermarket *No Front Bumpers w/Tom Mills Bumper Covers *Removed Visors *Chrome License Plate Frame *Ceramic Brake Pads *Air Patrol *Painted Black Gloss Rear Bumpers *Shimmers Bumper Yellow & Clear Tail Lights *Flames *Multiple Coats ZAINO  |
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lavka POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Marble Falls, Texas |
posted 03-08-2002 08:46 PM
yup. mine does it. ------------------ -2001 Mulholland |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 03-09-2002 05:54 AM
Mike K, can we start a thread just for noises?  We definitely need sound effects so I can start checking my car more closely. ------------------ |
ProwlerOrange2001 Prowler Junkie From:Dover, NH, USA |
posted 03-09-2002 07:21 AM
Mine does it too. ------------------ |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 03-09-2002 08:25 AM
I forget about noises. Just remove the catalytic converters & put on a set of glass packs and you don't hear any noises. Of course the Service Tech at the dealership can't hear them either. Marty ------------------  Driving my Dream This message has been edited by Marty Usher on 03-09-2002 at 08:26 AM |
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Ray unregistered Admin Use |
posted 03-09-2002 09:23 AM
Noticed that same 'bzzzzzt' sound in the car last time I drove it ... funny thing was, when I walked backwards I heard it again. Then again when walking forward ... 'bzzzzzt' here, 'bzzzzt' there ... seemed to follow me where ever I went ... then I noticed a darn fly circling my head and every time it made a pass by my ear ... 'bzzzt' ... so I grabbed my one and only 'collectible issue' of Prowl magazine and "SWAT" ... cured the 'bzzzzt'!   |
Kelly T Prowler Newbie From:Coto de Caza, CA, USA |
posted 03-09-2002 09:58 AM
Mine does it going into reverse and is noticeable down shifting into lower gears. I asked the dealer what it was and he told me that it was some sort of solenoid in the transmission that activates for shifting purposes. He said it was normal, even though I sometimes question the dealers knowledge. ------------------ |
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Lance.d Prowler Junkie From:Tulsa, OK |
posted 03-09-2002 03:11 PM
The buzz sound is the servo change the gear on the tranny is all. Its normal if you drive just about any chrysler product you will hear it ------------------ L_delk@mailcity.com |
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DjNRG Prowler Newbie From:Newmarket, ON, Canada |
posted 03-11-2002 11:03 PM
Lance.D is correct. The bzzzt sound you hear every time you slow down is the solenoid packs in the transmission. Instead of bands, our transmissions have solenoid packs to change the gears, and that is why you hear the clicking sound whenever you slow down or reverse, etc. You can't hear it at high speeds cause there is too much engine and air noise. Like Marty said, just put on a free flowing exhaust and a few glasspacks and you probabl wont hear them anymore... But I wouldn't remove the cats for 3 reasons: 1. It's bad for the environment. My buddy always says "who cares about the environment", but I dont want my kids breathing bottled air. 2. You can face fines of around 1500 bucks if you are caught without them. 3. The chrysler 3.5 V6's are kind of finnicky when it comes to low end torque, and so removing the cats will drop your low end torque, and might even make your check engine light come one, due to the oxgen sensors not knowing whats going on. It happened to my buddys 3.5. But of course, it will increase your top end power nicely... |
2kprwlr Prowler Enthusiast From:Dallas, Texas, USA |
posted 03-12-2002 01:13 PM
JD This is normal. I wasn't sure at first until I pestered by dealer (who also owns a prowler). His does it too. Then, last week I was down in Florida driving my mother-in-law's sebring conv. and when the top was down, I noticed the same sounds. It is just a quirk of Chrysler tranny. ------------------ |
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FloridaProwler Prowler Enthusiast From:Delray Beach, FL, USA |
posted 04-21-2002 05:10 PM
Mine just started. When you downshift or accelerate it makes a metallic vibration sound. I parked the car and and brought it up to 1900 rpm and the noise was constant. Took it to my local friend who's a mechanic and he thinks its the catalytic converter..taking it in on monday |
Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 04-21-2002 06:41 PM
They all "Buzzzt".....and the ones that don't have drivers who are deaf This message has been edited by Chromer on 10-05-2005 at 06:03 AM |
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halicat unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use |
posted 10-04-2005 06:30 PM
I just wanted to bring this to the top even though it old because i noticed this noise tonight when i reversed up the driveway parked, then decided to pull ahead a bit.... the top was down and I was suprised to here this ratcheting noise....my son told me he noticed this noise since we bought the car... I hadn't.... I did the search on this sight ... came up with this info.... and now feel at ease again..... This site really is the greatest, great friends and a fantastic bunch of info ..... three thumbs up for the POA !!! ...... |
RED5 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:USA |
posted 10-04-2005 06:50 PM
I heard the same noise on my '99 Sebring and on most late model Chryslers, the mini vans I hear it alot. |
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meandmykitty unregistered Admin Use |
posted 10-04-2005 11:48 PM
CAN YOU SAY TURN UP THE MUSIC OR JUST USE EAR PLUGS |
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ECurtis POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Victorville, California, United States |
posted 10-05-2005 03:01 PM
People, I was told by the people over at Ontario Chrysler that the solenoid is to prevent the hard shift shock that some cars have. I have three Chrysler products and all three have this feature. On some of my previous cars (Nissan Maxima 87 and Sentra 91 and Chevy Citation 80), what happens when I shifted into drive or even into reverse is that the transmission would shift "hard" and there would be this jolt. It couldn't have been good for the transmission. ECurtis |
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RED5 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:USA |
posted 10-05-2005 03:31 PM
What about neutral dropping it?? |
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rraite POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:lawton, oklahoma |
posted 10-05-2005 04:04 PM
thank you halicat for bringing this up! always wondered about that noise! now i know im ok! well at least the kat is! thanks again Richard |
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thedqman POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Marco Island Fl |
posted 10-05-2005 05:15 PM
I always had that little buzz and it drove me crazy. I asked another Prowler owner because he had it too... so we set about to find the buzz ! There are 2 front exhaust hangers, just south of the Catalytic converters. These hangers have a little round piece of rubber inside of them to stop vibration. Well when I checked them, one of the little rubber pieces was missing. Everytime I put the car in gear or Reverse it made that stupid buzz. Im not saying that this is everyones problem but I bet It will be 50% of them. Both of Our two cars had the little rubber insulator missing. Mike DQ Man
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halicat unregistered Admin Use |
posted 10-05-2005 05:25 PM
quote: no problem Richard... I know exactly how you feel !
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ECurtis POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Victorville, California, United States |
posted 10-05-2005 06:16 PM
quote: Don't know. I will have to ask. If I were to venture a guess I would say that neutral doesn't engage any gears but disengages from the gears and maybe much less potential of damage because no gears are engaged. However when you put it back in drive or reverse the gears re-engage. Just my guess. ECurtis |
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