Noise When Taking Off In 1st Gear & Reversing - Found & Fixed

[@michaelbixler87]

“Load shifting” Thank you! I've been searching for over an hour looking for exactly what term you call this issue Nailed it!

[@willesco5211]

You are a truly Master Mechanic Technician...........

[@PL-fc6hm]

thanks for another video. these days is very hard to find a good mechanic. the first garage clearly didn't even know the basics.

[@Shamira-l2r]

Omgg i been going through this for a few months everybody keep saying CV axle but this is the exact noise im getting 🤦🏽‍♀️ Thanks Im going to show this video!

[@MiracleMAX]

Proof of customers' complaint is a vital part of successful diagnosis. You are right, some do their road test and after that it's guesstronics and load up the parts cannon. That joint was pretty cooked! I don't think I've seen an inner that bad before. That noise must have been there for ages. It would have been a real mess had the joint finally broke free! I don't think the dust boot would have held it in place. 😁 Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thankfully it didn't, would have been a bad experience for that customer if it had 😐 We just got there in time 💪🔧⚙️🔩 A much safer vehicle on our roads for everyone 🚗 Thanks for tuning in mate 🙏👍🙏

[@cjra8235]

Amazing..thank you..I drive an automatic transmission Honda fit 2010 and it does exactly the same sound as shown on your video..got scare thought it was my transmission...lol

[@SyFyBry]

@Gerard Burke I’ve been looking for someone to address this noise under these circumstances for so long!!!! Thank you

[@stefanhearn430]

Have this exact same noise. This video definitely cleared my train of thought. Great video.

[@robertsarabia7801]

Thank you for showing the mechanics of this problem ! I am getting a loud clunking with my 5th gen Camaro . I’ve had previous problems with the thrust washer and axle nut but it sounds a lot worse now.

[@adriontaegraydon1031]

Did u ever find it? Same problem with my 5th gen

[@asianarw]

Same here , i have a 2018 Camaro SS

[@castrolgtx5064]

Thanks for sharing Ger💥🍀 last time I came across this problem was in a Fiat Ducato many years ago… we didn’t replace the driveshaft just the hardy spicer only.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Not a common fault to come across but a good one to remember 👍 Thanks for watching Eric, always appreciated 🙏

[@Truth_alz_bitter]

Thank you for sharing such an exclusive video on this issue. In my case I feel a jerking (no metallic clicking as you have demonstrated in this video) only when the gear shifter moves from drive to reverse. But when I move the shifter from reverse to drive then there is no jerking at all. What could be the possible causes in my case?

[@muhammadhashimirshad1208]

Same question

[@jjfernandez5044]

did you ever find out ? i have this problem too on my 05 maxima

[@Salvatore3333]

Hi Gerard, i just got the 4 engine mounts replaced and the mechanic didnt tell me about this, i have a rattling noise when moving off in 1st gear and reversing, parking etc... low speed vibrations, they did replace the driver side drive shaft both inner and outer boot so i guess they should have detected if it was the drivers side drive shaft so my guess is,,,since they did nothing to passenger side drive shaft then the near side drive shaft must be the culprit..correct? please tell me what you think.

[@WuTangChillaBee]

What about a rattling noise only when under load in reverse? No noise if i let off the gas... Many thanks for any hints!!

[@shanemcgovern2204]

Well diagnosticed,strange there was no vibration on open road driving.. Great video

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Cheers Shane 🙏 Customer never mentioned one (as they didn't notice any difference) and at lower speeds there was none present with my test drive. I also suspect at higher motorway speeds a vibration of some sort would have been felt with how unbalanced that shaft had become.

[@arifeewanazman6531]

force are applied in one direction, while the wheel was driven by the inner cv. Could braking cause this clunking noise while decelerating?

[@danielpromero]

@@arifeewanazman6531 yes that is what happened with mine. It would do the noise when accelerating and braking

[@eduardofortini4633]

I just bought a new 2022 Chevy Blazer 3.6 L last September. In a couple of ocasions I had a weird noise shifting in reverse when parking. The car has 2000 miles. I hope that when I take it to Chevy for the first oil change, they will be able to scan the problem.

[@JohnnyKamaron-y8f]

❤ like it cause it gives a healing peace of advice on what I can fix that problem also know it straight away

[@shazamshazam7929]

Wow so easy and precise explaination great job.i changed so many parts of my mazda3 like shocks mounting but I know understand from wer that noise is coming .appreciate sir thanks

[@bythesea2784]

That was perfect how to easily identify this kind of problem thanks to your video it's help me very well keep on making this lovely videos to help people in this awkward situation

[@TonyMontana-xf8fr]

Excellent work. Most useful information i ever seen pertaining to inner cv.

[@noumanchoudry3147]

Love a mechanic making a short to the point video 👍 have to subscribe to your channel.

[@duas7799]

What you can tell me if my truck have the same problem but is in the rear wheel driver side

[@antof1235]

Thank you again ☘️☘️☘️great, fully explained tutorial.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks Anthony, very much appreciated ☘️ :)

[@antof1235]

@@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage I miss the stone walls from your old test drives☘️☘️

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

@@antof1235 🤗 and I do some days as well 🇮🇪 (not the rainy test drives 🌧️☔🍀😅)

[@antof1235]

@@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage 😂😂🙏🙏☘️☘️

[@heavyh13]

Thanks, Gerard Burke, for the recurrent training

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated 🙏🙏

[@malihaorfani]

Hi your one of the most vise tach , we are thanksfull of you.

[@user..Aa..Bb..]

I think this could be the same noise. Clunk noise when setting off and when change to second gear but your right a load shift type noise. I thought it was mounting and a mechanic said he coudnt find anything. This could be the fault. Thank you

[@bigfish8280]

You keep saying drive shaft but to me that's called the CV axle unless I'm wrong. I'm not a mechanic. I've just been fixing my own vehicles for 20 years. But I can always learn new things. Correct me if I'm wrong

[@goatpier7570]

Drift shaft is the mechanism that transfers torque. Axle is that whole long axle that turns in the driveshaft I belive

[@emorysoto1744]

Ur right bro its the CV axles for some vehicles so either one is right

[@Thewheelguy5]

You posted this comment 2 months ago and nobody helped you. Luckily I'm here to help you. A rear wheel drive vehicle uses a drive shaft to send power from the gearbox in front to the differential at the back which transfers to the wheels while in a front wheel drive the power goes from the gearbox to the differential and the CV axle transfers it to the wheels. Hope this helped you understand better.

[@garylove2836]

@@Thewheelguy5 well said,front wheel cars don’t have drive shafts power is transfer from differential of the transmission to the cv axles.I’m glad you clear this for this gentleman.

[@tomhalf3018]

Just throwing my 2cents in but don't drive shafts use unijoints and cv axle use cv joints

[@clintonbirdsr.8598]

09 chevy equinox does that. When put it in reverse or drive, theres a click noise on front wheel drive. My thought was drive shaft end that connects into the transmission. Is there a bearing or seal there that would do that in the tranny? Just happens on driver side.

[@hollysalazar1062]

This video was so helpful! Do you have any videos on, my truck only makes a loud noise when I pull into reverse and when I drive an idol it makes a sound like something is circling and it needs more lubrication?

[@djnature6535]

I have a toyota corolla 5A fe AE110 model manual transmission its vibrating when starting to drive in the 1st gear and also when reversing ....I changed my clutch plate and the flywheel and the pressure plate got matched by engeeners but I still feel the vibration

[@chevaliercognac8757]

Nice work and video - short and clear!

[@manuelmagalhaes8186]

Very informative thanks very much.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you Manuel, I appreciate the kind words 🙏👌🤗

[@MustafaMohammed-ru1mk]

Great video always a pleasure watching. Thank you

[@adrianstacey5484]

Hi, Excellent descriptive video, I have a Skoda Fabia Vrs 2006 1.9tdi I’ve got a clunk when changing gear mainly at lower speeds. I have a quick question, in this car was there play in the driveshaft when stationary ? As I’ve checked both driveshafts and there is zero play? I intend after watching this video to jack my car safely and get a friend to change gear. Much thanks Ade

[@livinlifeat60mph]

Hey, were you able to diagnose this?

[@jordanmercier3616]

Lmao, I've had this issue on my vehicle for like a year and a half and this whole time I thought it was an issue in the driveshaft because my vehicle is known for having a clunk in the driveshaft. I'm in the middle of changing the CV and I stumble across this video just watching random things. I can't believe this may have been my issue all along.

[@honestone490]

This video shows It was indeed the drive shaft on this rear drive vehicle that was the culprit. The equivalent on a front wheel drive vehicle would be the cv axle. This vehicle in the video had a very badly worn drive shaft. The driver ignored this issue way too long. If they had caught it sooner possible only the u joint could have been replaced and would've been less costly a repair for the customer. In your case, with a front wheel drive vehicle if you catch the problem early enough sometimes only the boot needs to be replaced and if it deteriorates further then it's the cv joint or later the entire cv axle which needs to be replaced. The master mechanic should have explained these differences better when it comes to rear drive vs front wheel drive vehicles. He could have offered better advice on saving money for the consumer by catching this common place problem sooner rather than later.

[@shazilanwar7502]

I have watched your videos i am facing the same loud clunk noise when i shift from reverse to 1st gear and turn steering left then it makes a loud clunk noise which feels on floor. Even when I reverse it and turn it makes same noise. I have Suzuki Aerio/Liana 2006 model. All suspension done but the noise doesn’t clear.

[@12vLife]

My FWD 4 cylinder van got stuck in deep sand last month. Trying to get out it made some nasty popping noises. A few weeks later I noticed it makes a single popping noise now sometimes reversing or driving out when parked for a while. it does not make the noise when the van has been driving for a while. What's the best way to diagnose this?

[@12vLife]

@fluffycat6489 Mine was the transmission engine mount. Swapped and it fixed it but seems I damaged again with another minor offroad incident where I bottomed out in sand. Seems the one in my 2018 Promaster city is made out of very fragile rubber.

[@andyd1006]

My 2002 F 350 super duty 7.3 liter diesel 6 speed manual does this. When starting off from a dead stop. Also on and off the throttle. I'm thinking drive shaft u joint or one of the front axle u joints. What are your thoughts. Thank you

[@richardtorres751]

I just replaced my hub assembly and cv axle. I test drove it and now I hear the clunking sound just like in this video. Is the new part bad?

[@emaxxracer9931]

My 2007 Scion tC acts like this - clunk shifting forward to reverse and vice versa. CV axles were not worn like this but boots were tore so I replaced both. Actually replaced the left one two times since I thought the clunking was from it. The noise persists. I think it’s in the transmission now. How can you help me here?

[@manjunathreddy1773]

My Q5 is giving me glow flash error and terrible black smoke. I have already got the EGR cleaned but no joy. Please suggest what could be a permanent fix . Thank you

[@turbo3492]

I have a 2005 MK1 Ford Focus Ghia 1,8 Petrol.It started making a grinding/screeching noise when the clutch pedal engaged the biting point but as soon as the gear is engaged the car drives normally with no noise from the gearbox in any gear or speed.The fault was obviously the clutch so I had a new clutch complete including the hydraulic release bearing fitted but the problem still remains.Now I'm thinking it's the spigot bearing so I contacted the clutch fitter,he told me that my car has a solid flywheel and does not have a spigot bearing fitted he seems to think it's the lay shaft bearings causing the issue however,the gearbox is smooth and silent when driving,the sound is more apparent when using the clutch in traffic.The mechanics I have spoken to have all said it's the clutch slipping but it's not!

[@JohnAngel-y8l]

Hi Turbo did you find the problem with your ford focus, coz right now i have the same issue with my car. Maybe you can help me to know what is the problem. Thanks

[@turbo3492]

@@JohnAngel-y8l Hi, My daughter owns the car now.I got fed up listening to various so called mechanics.Yes your car has a spigot bearing ,replace it because your clutch has a standard flywheel.I decided to drop the gearbox myself and have a look at the clutch fitted. Well the fitted clutch fitted was a cheap version,I fitted a sach's clutch system and spigot bearing,the car 14,000 miles on drives perfectly,I should have done the job myself in the first place, I don't trust anyone these days. Hope this helps

[@JohnAngel-y8l]

@turbo3492 thanks alot. 👊

[@jinpoymixvideo3527]

Hello sir may I ask ,about my car when I shifting to 2nd gear in uphill I heard weird noise under at the back of my car what's the problem that I need to fix ? Please give an advice.

[@tupapi6989]

I have have this same issue on my 2020 Toyota Camry Se . It happens most when i shift into reverse, i csn heat the metal clunking noise. How much does it cost to get it replace?

[@jurgeenhandazola3006]

I have a similar problem, and CV axles are fine, ¿will this be related to transmission mounts?

[@jesuszuniga1257]

Hi I have a 2012 civic lx sedan with 190k miles . What can cause a grinding noise when shifting from park to reverse and drive. Doesn't make the grinding noise when driving on street or highway

[@cjyt6491]

Possibly what’s wrong with my e46 Clunky from first to second and reverse Huge shortage in mechanical minds like yourself in Ireland today Ger Badly need decent and honest mechanics here

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you Calum, I appreciate the kind words 🙏🙏 BMW e46 may have diff related issues when clunking as well, either the diff or what it's mounted to being damaged. Another possibility that I have seen in the past with those. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🙏😉

[@raga1s]

Same with my mustang 1st, 2nd and reverse

[@itsuplike9947]

I have vibration only in drive or reverse gear when idling and when i take off at lower speeds i hear a rumbling that kinda sounds like my tires are falling off the wheel but it’s definitely the engine or transmission

[@dinvenalbert5862]

Good evening sir I'm from Cameroon I have a similar nice but I have changed the shop RAV4 2001 and I still have the same problem so what can I do

[@samotszriagencija8933]

I have octavia mk3 FL 2017 1.6tdi , I have approximately the same symptoms, only a little milder, is it possible that it's the sound gearbox, or the joint

[@Mx7dm]

Hi. Is this problem possibly fatal for the car, or expensive? I have the same sound on my 2004 landcruiser vx 100 series.

[@wrkls_]

I’m having a similar sound going on intermittently when I change the position of the gear selector usually when going into reverse park and drive. It’s hard to tell where it’s coming from by myself but when I open the door it sounds as if it’s coming from the back side.. Before this I had been trying to diagnose another issue which is a noise or similar clunk that I’m getting from the front driver wheel. I can feel it when I’m either releasing the brake or pressing on the brake when changing direction. Only at very slow speeds. I suspect either the FL lower control arm and bushing or something to do with the front brake pads or calipers. But now that I am hearing this I’m not sure. Could it be the CV?

[@andrewcarey2674]

I got a similar problem knocking when pulling away in fist and second but sound like maybe coming from the gearbox I changed 1 drive shaft can you be off any help please

[@UptheWahs21]

So my 96 primera is an automatic and when I take of and it goes to shift into 2nd from first it clunks hard out. Would it be the same

[@emma-je6ty]

Question. I hope you see this, but my smart car fortwo makes a squeaking noice when I am in reverse aswell as just driving down the road/whenever I push the breaks, it may be just the break pads except that it squeaks even while I’m going 40mph (on and off with squeaking past 40mph)but I wanted to see if you could confirm. I have videos of the noise

[@ateeqafzal4444]

My 2011 ford ranger manual transmission is making a hissing sound when Im in neutral and move the shift lever all the way to the right as if I’m going towards reverse or 5th only makes this noise in neutral I’m confused any idea what it could be

[@la3102]

Very clear video, thanks Dai

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

🙏🙏💪💪

[@deejay4837]

Was there play in the shaft when you grabbed it??

[@georgegirgis6435]

Hi there , Same sound but only once at start ( on and off ) at start and only on going forward

[@aubreynorkee6854]

Help pls I did replace the the slave silnder at the gearbox of polo vivo 1.4 but if the engine is on the gears dus not link but if the car is of the gears are sifting pls can you help

[@DiamondScuff]

How did you get it so the driveshaft would rotate. I would like to perform the same test thanks.

[@remus-liviudragaescu9870]

hello, I have the same problems, I have a volvo xc60 from 2010, front transmission, automatic transmission, when I switch to R, it does the same thing as yours, is it the same problem?

[@shawnpa]

Excellent use of camera in diagnosing. I want to look into doing that.

[@sherrehman3316]

My Vehicle Corolla noise when press acceleration in neutral Gair.what is reason? Please tell me regarding of these issue.

[@leopard2008]

I have 2014 Durango, automatic transmission. the clunk sound is only when deceleration from 3rd speed to 2nd. Can you help?

[@jessieurgea9899]

I have A 2016 300 3.7 Chrysler 300..I have a Clicking noice coming from under the Transmission different then the noise on your Video; It started going in Reverse only; Now its doing it when I drive Forward!! Any tips???

[@islergucler4470]

Hi Gerard, I have the same axle movement on my BMW X5. I recorded this with my camera and added it as a (short) video to my KZbin channel. Please, if you watch it, do you see the same issue? Thank you very much!

[@mekdeshailemichael2408]

I have the same kind of sound in my new car (Suzuki Dezire), and it stopped for 3 months. Once every 3 weeks, I use it, and the KM of the car is around 300. I'm wondering if parking for a long time might cause the problem, and what could be the problem if we left it without maintenance?

[@honestone490]

Ask your dealer about any transmission updates which might be available and necessary under warranty. I'd also ask the dealer about any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) which might address this issue and some which might be viewable online and in Suzuki chat rooms addressing a similar problem. Good Luck.

[@bamgy1]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO. BUT I HAVE CHANGED THE U JOIN 3 TIMES UNDER ONE MONTH IT KEPT BROKEN TIME TO TIME AND THE NOISE HASNT STOP AFTER EACH CAHNGE

[@bradmadeira6807]

Will it make that noise when letting pressing and when letting off on the gas pedal

[@nozimanzi4020]

I also hear noise on my Volvo S80 2.5t, first I was told that it's a time belt. They change the whole thing#tensioner but the noise continued and now it's too much This time I was told it's the gearbox. What could be the problem?

[@munkhtsogtemuun8831]

Hello i have a 2010 vw tiguan whenever i switch gears it makes loud clunky noise like this any solution?

[@adanali0-01]

I have exactly same sound comin from my 19k km bmw m140i. Just when I hit brake while reversing. Not always but frequently I hear that sound. Normally driving there is no sound. Bmw told me they couldmy find any issue.

[@randomjack477]

My car has the same problem in slow 1st gear and Reverse gear, but with a Clack Clack sound is it probably the same problem?

[@horaciogaztambide8565]

I replaced the cv axel in my 2015 mazda cx9 and it's stil making clicking noise when i accelerate from a stop and take off

[@Toxins_in_children]

Our x5 m50d is in main dealer now with a similar noise Ive told them doing what you did replicates the noise, they called today saying they couldn’t replicate the noise I was asked to go and take the senior technician out and show the noise urghhh Took him out and immediately in a car park in drive moved forward then reverse and moved back each time a metallic noise Here’s the thing he heard it immediately said I know what the noise is and explained that it’s common for play in the hub or something and a process of stripping down and rebuilding solves it After seeing this im not Convinced the techie is right Thoughts ?

[@aqrealestateking]

I think you fixed me problem!!!

[@motanel]

Hi I have a question. I have a loud noise when accelerating, if the acceleration is louder it is louder, if I reduce the speed the noise decreases. Can the driveshaft break if it is new (aftermarket)? I mean the noise is very loud? Can you please answer? Thank you 😊

[@autogirl53208]

Would be nice to explain the noise...there are lots of diff noises. Humming?

[@bandenaccount]

If my car is FWD and is having the exact same sound under those conditions, could it be a front axle?

[@user-wf8wl8mc5c]

Thank you for your helpful video. 🙂 👍🏼

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

🙏🙏👌👌

[@tigarrtaz]

Really appreciate your videos, do you think it will be the same issue if it only clunk's going into first or would that be something else

[@caitlinmilewski620]

Did you find that out?

[@tigarrtaz]

@@caitlinmilewski620 turns out it was the gear stick, sticking. I've stopped parking on a hill and problem seems to have solved its self

[@tigarrtaz]

@@caitlinmilewski620 or the rear breaks, one or the other lol

[@travisparker7804]

getting out of the army in 6 days, i can do it myself but don't want to take the job on at this moment. i believe i have this exact problem the broken bearings in the joint. do you think it's safe for me to take the drive?

[@quintenelijah6586]

I mean I do have Gods angels with me and anoint my car to keep me safe and I’ve been driving my car with these issues and more perfectly fine for months. But you should also be fine

[@cosimodalessio642]

Clear and concise video! Thanks!!

[@charlesroybal4764]

I'm running into this same thing. I just wanted to be sure if there is anything else that could cause those same sounds when going into reverse and driving forward?

[@honestone490]

In some instances, it can be a transmission solenoid issue and checking the water pump as well for leaks is always a good suggestion. Be leery of mechanics who immediately recommend replacing the motor mounts which may not actually need to be replaced.

[@phumlanibrian8366]

Dude you are the best 🏆

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

🙏🙏

[@Adam.minyan]

Is this an automatic gear car or a manual?

[@raymaharaj3555]

Excellent visuals ....thanks

[@BLACKPURP_4.6]

I have this problem on my 08 mustang v6 and the gears are kinda stiff sometimes so i think its the drive shaft

[@chevr6887]

I need help my Audi s3 2015 is clicking when I turn the steering especially on the drivers side and it’s making clunking noise aswell which is annoying

[@Abdul-mh5zh]

Thank you so much for video!

[@wasp6149]

hi just had my dodge 2011 transmission swapped for a used one with 180,000km and i just got it out the shop and it’s having a weird knocking noise or not fully catching the gear feeling what do I do?

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

_It's a Dodge trade it and get a Ford better yet a Chevy🗣_

[@jgeorges3061]

AWESOME thanks for sharing.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@sasindudinusha3847]

Legend 🫡

[@DunOpondo]

Great video 👍🏿

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Yep. Mine fell apart too. It cost $350 AUD to get a mobile machenic to fix it

[@jithin1518]

Thank you…! Great video

[@tsbkttkr]

Great presentation

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks 🙏

[@LookInDJProduction]

realy great info about symptoms, and video very good ..thx

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you

[@legioner9]

Thank you 😊

[@jmdonasc]

Hi, mine does that. I replaced the cv acel. But it came back. Do you think its the transmission?

[@MrLouisianaswagg]

have you found out the issue mines doing the same i replace my acel and its still doing it

[@jmdonasc]

@@MrLouisianaswagg i have found 2. One of the leg of the passenger side motor mount is not tuching the frame and the battery tray is loose that makes a thud sound when I change from back to forward drive. There Is one more it happens ramdomly and rare. Ill be able to find it but will probably take some time.

[@CurlieGuru]

@@MrLouisianaswagg might be your differential or transfer case.

[@heraldmunguia8087]

I just change my front CV axles on my vehicle and I drove it maybe 30 miles it was perfectly fine I even changed the wheel bearing hub on front both sides And having the same issues again in less than one year I have changed maybe eight times my axles I even changed all my motor mounts thinking that was a problem but yet again no I’m just fed up don’t know what to do

[@CurlieGuru]

Might be your differential or transfer case.