I've got case # 999,999 of the mysterious noises for you experts out there...

When I first sit in the car, or get out, or put the car into gear our out of gear, there is a little click or sharp pop almost like the struts or springs waking up since they have been sitting. Maybe I need to lose weight, ha ha! It's almost like the car is stiff???

I live in Texas, so my garage keeps her warm in between drives once a week, but we have replaced motor mounts, looked at the tranny (fine) shocks and struts were fine. They did replace the control arm last time, but what else could it be?

2002 with 25k on it. Motor mounts replaced recently under warranty, control arm, shocks/struts, tranny all checked out recently as well. Any thoughts?

 

Yep, I have the same problem and I found out what it is... I just havn't had time to change mind out yet... Its is the breaks... Yep the breaks. I live in texas IDK there is something about texas that the only people getting the noise is us.

 

You might be hearing the transmission claw that engages to prevent movement when parked on an incline. If you parked on a level area the claw would not have engaged until you slightly move the car when you enter. If so, perfectly normal.

 

I have the same noise. Mostly when the car has sat for some time. Not the transmision. The car is on level ground with no tension on the park gear. If it is the brakes is there a problem?

 

Oh, I have the same problem, dont change your whole break out, to be more exact guys its the break clip. If you guys live in Houston TX. There is a great auto shop that really good with weird sounds and noise in cars. Just let me know and ill give u the shop name.

 

Suspension bushings that dry out can make those squeaking noises, too, especially first ride of the day. You can grease 'em up and see if the noise disappears.

 

Same noise on my 03.

Level ground, no tension.

I can't wait until you guys figure it out so I can have it fixed.