My 8 makes a clunk sound when in reverse. I put it in reverse, and if the clutch isn't all the way out it doesn't do it. When I release the clutch all the way I get a little "clunk" from what sounds like the front of the vehicle. Any ideas?

Trevor

 

You may to do a search on that... if I remember correctly, it's the ABS system setting itself. Normal "noise".

 

Its probably the ABS self test as above mentioned, i hear it every time i back out and it always sounds like i've clipped something with a fender :x

An easy way to test is to go forwards initially(back in next time you park) and you will hear it all the same as when you're backing out.. just a quick 'clunk' noise.

 

read the section of your manual about the ABS.

 

cmon, zoom! why not close this thread?

 

Ummm, yeah... that's it. I'll come out and give you $1000 cash for that defective POS.

 

cause we dont know yet if that is what he is hearing.

read these search results for "clunk" if thats what you are hearing than you're good. if not let us know

 

Thanks for the replies. I read the section on ABS when I bought the car. I thought it said you would have some noise and "grinding" or something like that when you started the car.

What I am experiencing seems plausible with the ABS deal. I have ABS on other cars, but they are auto trannys, and the brakes do something funny when I start.

thanks,
Trevor

 

It's the ABS self-test clunk. Closing.