'98 Accord transmission noise

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david.bernal@gmail.com - 09 Nov 2006 23:17 GMT

I have a 1998 Honda Accord EX V-6 (~135K Miles). Sometimes when I shift
the car into reverse, it makes a very loud noise (as in so loud, that
passengers will sometimes gasp slightly). I've taken it into my
mechanic, but since the noise is intermittent I can't reproduce it.
Does anyone have an idea what this could be or how I could be of
assistance to my mechanic in diagnosing it?

About the noise:
It sounds kind of like a *CRACK* or a very pronounced click. I *THINK*
it happens after the car is already in gear. It only happens when
shifting into reverse.

Thanks

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motsco_ - 10 Nov 2006 04:35 GMT

> I have a 1998 Honda Accord EX V-6 (~135K Miles). Sometimes when I shift
> the car into reverse, it makes a very loud noise (as in so loud, that
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> Thanks

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If one of your front CV-joints is getting loose, it will smack when you
change direction of the drive. Have you tried listening to the front end
while turning tight corners on clean pavement at low speeds? Click,
click, click would be the sound.

'Curly'

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david.bernal@gmail.com - 10 Nov 2006 09:02 GMT

Thanks Curly, I tried that today, and there weren't any noises.

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Rorus33 - 12 Dec 2006 20:25 GMT

I have a 98 Accord 4-cylinder and I have the same problem when
shifting into reverse. I talked to my mechanic about it and he told
me that it was a common occurance in all models of 98 Accords with
miles over 100k. He also told me that it was nothing to worry
about... so I havent given it a second thought..

"david.bernal" wrote

> Thanks Curly, I tried that today, and there weren't any
> noises.

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