What causes a small clunk when starting a car?
There is always some slack between the transmission shaft and the gear internal splines. Slack between the gears, slack here and there, even though it is just a few thousandts of an inch will all add up to a small “clunk”. Ok, this sounds like you have a clutch drag issue. This can happen with wet clutches.
Can a Mazda 5f31j fail to engage reverse gear?
There will be a P0708 code stored in the memory. Replacing the switch solves the issues. Loose connector on the neutral safety switch or damaged wiring. Performing a visual check will reveal potential issues. Mazda MPV models that use a 5F31J 5-speed transverse automatic transmission can fail to engage reverse gear.
What makes a clunk when engaging first gear while stopped?
If I am stopped with the bike in neutral, then hold the clutch all the way in while I put the bike in first gear (while at idle) the bike surges forward with a quick jerk. It makes a CLUNK sound too. The bike doesn’t move enough to make me have to move my right foot on the pavement.
What are the symptoms of a Mazda transmission problem?
Common symptoms of Mazda transmission problems: 1 Harsh shifting 2 Transmission won’t engage. 3 Shifts are delayed 4 Engine revving at high RPM 5 Burning smell 6 Check engine light comes. 7 Mazda won’t move when in Drive or Reverse. 8 Stuck in limp mode 9 Won’t shift gears
Why is my Mazda B2500 stuck in 4th gear?
I have an standard 01 Mazda B2500. While driving down the road both rear wheels locked up and it got stuck in 4th gear. Could not get out of gear until finally after rocking the truck back and forth it came out of gear and was able to shift. But drove about 1/4 mile and it did same thing.
There will be a P0708 code stored in the memory. Replacing the switch solves the issues. Loose connector on the neutral safety switch or damaged wiring. Performing a visual check will reveal potential issues. Mazda MPV models that use a 5F31J 5-speed transverse automatic transmission can fail to engage reverse gear.
Why does my car make a clunking noise when I shift gears?
Broken or loose transmission or engine mounts cause the transmission to move… If your transmission mount or engine mount becomes loose or breaks, you may hear clunking noises whenever you make a sudden change in speed or whenever you shift gears, due to the movement of the unsecure mount.
When was the last time a Mazda transmission failed?
From 2005 to 2020, Mazda automatic transmissions in Mazda 3, 5, 6, CX-7, CX-9 have been very reliable with very few transmission issues. That doesn’t mean that Mazda transmissions never fail.