GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 06-15-10, 02:27 PM
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a "click" when the car is on park with the engine running and they push down the break to change it to gear?

yesterday i went driving. and when i when i got in, i turned on the car and when i hit the brake to get the car into gear i heard a click coming from the
selector leveler (where the shift **** is).

is this normal? it didnt sound dangerous or anything, but just curious that i hadnt ever noticed it.
Old 06-15-10, 02:34 PM
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You've never driven an automatic before?
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Originally Posted by sam430
You've never driven an automatic before?
are you trying to imply that all automatics do this?

..and yes i have. ive been driving this gs for 5 years now. thats why i said, im just curious, because ive never noticed it before.
Old 06-15-10, 03:22 PM
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The "click" is the brake shift interlock. This is the device that prevents the gear shifter from moving when your foot isn't on the brake.
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Yes...there's a "click" every time you move the shifter.

It's louder than some other automatics I've owned, but it's normal.
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Originally Posted by 1UZ-GS
Yes...there's a "click" every time you move the shifter.

It's louder than some other automatics I've owned, but it's normal.
Originally Posted by hypervish
The "click" is the brake shift interlock. This is the device that prevents the gear shifter from moving when your foot isn't on the brake.
awesome. thanks you guys. i wasnt too worried, because i know ive never messed with the brakes, so i knew it was either normal, or something that messed up on its own and not by me lol.
was just wondering, i hadnt noticed it before. but yeah it makes sense.
just wanted to make sure it wasnt anything to worry about. i was thinking it was a sign of old age
Old 06-15-10, 10:33 PM
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i love that sound lolll
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love that sound. wayy better then grinding =P
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^^^55555555
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I'd be worried if I don't hear that sound anymore. lol

Yeah, love that sound too.
Old 06-16-10, 11:06 AM
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lol pop the wrong fuse like me and you'll wish that you could hear that sound.
happend to me and noo click. witch meant i was stuck in park ! and had to use that manuel override button to get to checkers lol.
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