TReyX
TRX Member
Don't know if this is normal or not, but I noticed while in neutral, when I press and release brake I hear a clunk in shifter. Anyone know what this is or if it's normal?
I have an appointment next week for my exhaust so I'll ask the mechanic. I noticed it going up my driveway which is solid ice. So I put it in neutral so I couldn't drift back then get a better startCould this be the brake interlock safety? Just like pulling the shifter out of park you have to press the foot brake to get it to move.
I was thinking you are just hearing the lock solenoid click in or out????
Please report back if you find otherwise.
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You may be right the TRX has an electronic parking brake which does make a unique noise when you engage and disengage the parking brakeCould this be the brake interlock safety? Just like pulling the shifter out of park you have to press the foot brake to get it to move.
I was thinking you are just hearing the lock solenoid click in or out????
Please report back if you find otherwise.
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It's when it's in neutral and I fully press the brake and release. It's on the release that I hear the thump which I think is coming from the shifter. Also I noticed when I shut it off in park in made the same noiseYou weren't shifting from neutral to drive or reverse were you? You saying this happened when simply touching an releasing the brake, that's all..
It's normal. Same exact thing on my GC when I had it. Just a brake safety feature.It's when it's in neutral and I fully press the brake and release. It's on the release that I hear the thump which I think is coming from the shifter. Also I noticed when I shut it off in park in made the same noise
That’s my guess also. They all have a safety lock on the shifters now so children can’t accidentally put it in gear.Could this be the brake interlock safety? Just like pulling the shifter out of park you have to press the foot brake to get it to move.
I was thinking you are just hearing the lock solenoid click in or out????
Please report back if you find otherwise.
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Someone may or may not have put their dad's Chevy Blazer (from the 70's) into gear while standing in the seat many, many years ago!That’s my guess also. They all have a safety lock on the shifters now so children can’t accidentally put it in gear.
Ha, was that you?Someone may or may not have put their dad's Chevy Blazer (from the 70's) into gear while standing in the seat many, many years ago!![]()
Well, as I mentioned - "someone" may or may not have...Ha, was that you?
We can certainly understand how this noise may be concerning, @TReyX. If you are not able to determine a solution based on suggestions from fellow forum members and you decide to address this with your Ram dealer, please be sure to follow up with us via private message.Don't know if this is normal or not, but I noticed while in neutral, when I press and release brake I hear a clunk in shifter. Anyone know what this is or if it's normal?
First car I owned had a stick. Teenage me was on the freeway and wondered if there was a safety mechanism stopping you going into reverse. Teenage me tries it. Turns out the safety mechanism is hearing the gears roleplay a chainsaw cutting metalThat’s my guess also. They all have a safety lock on the shifters now so children can’t accidentally put it in gear.
Out of curiosity. What exactly would following your suggestion on messaging you in addition to taking it in do? Do you tie the cases together? To what purpose?We can certainly understand how this noise may be concerning, @TReyX. If you are not able to determine a solution based on suggestions from fellow forum members and you decide to address this with your Ram dealer, please be sure to follow up with us via private message.
Kathryn
Ram Cares
LMAO only because we all had to try that at least once.First car I owned had a stick. Teenage me was on the freeway and wondered if there was a safety mechanism stopping you going into reverse. Teenage me tries it. Turns out the safety mechanism is hearing the gears roleplay a chainsaw cutting metal
Hi Bambi, we would be happy to shed some light on how we are able to assist you here. Our role here is to monitor forums, as well as social media platforms, to assist customers who are currently experiencing vehicle concerns by connecting them with a Case Specialist to work with their dealers throughout the repair process. This provides an elevated support system that ensures all available resources are exhausted while the concern is addressed and resolved. If you have any additional questions, feel free to let us know.Out of curiosity. What exactly would following your suggestion on messaging you in addition to taking it in do? Do you tie the cases together? To what purpose?
Thanks for the replyHi Bambi, we would be happy to shed some light on how we are able to assist you here. Our role here is to monitor forums, as well as social media platforms, to assist customers who are currently experiencing vehicle concerns by connecting them with a Case Specialist to work with their dealers throughout the repair process. This provides an elevated support system that ensures all available resources are exhausted while the concern is addressed and resolved. If you have any additional questions, feel free to let us know.
Kathryn
Ram Cares
Hey it beats the old slap in the face... doesn’t it...?Thanks for the reply