Transmission Question

[Coloviper]

Hey fellows;

I have a transmission question. Every since we pulled my 06' Coupe off the showroom floor with 27 miles on it, third gear makes a ticking sound which you can actually just feel when loaded (stepping on the gas) and when coasting it is about 75% quieter but ticking sound is still there.

I am going to take it back to the dealer for warranty work on this problem as I only have 395 miles on it, but anyone experienced this before?

The transmission works just fine and shifting is not a problem, though I have not opened it up fully yet still breaking it in), but the sound is very annoying.

I thought it might be because the car sat so long before I bought it (lot rot type of thing), but after 395 miles it is still there. It is almost like the synchros are out just a tad on thrid gear only.

As said, I am taking it back to the dealer to fix this but if someone has experienced it, I can at least point them in the right direction.

Thanks
Rick

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

The synchros are all synchronized and moving as one when in gear. If the noise is when in gear, it might be a gear tooth on the third gear or the mainshaft.

You feel that in the vehicle motion or in the shifter handle?

That's unusual. Let us know what you find out.

 

[valentine_viper]

I experienced a transmission noise/vibration on my '04. Had the problem when I bought it with 2400 miles on it. However, it was different than what you're discribing. In my case, it was a scraping noise at low speed that would come and go. It was pretty loud and getting louder. There was also a slight vibration you could feel when the noise was happening.

I took it to a dealership to have it looked at but they couldn't figure out the cause, so they replaced the trans under warrantee. Didn't cost me anything. New trans works great.

 

[Coloviper]

Thanks Guys;

I will keep you posted. I will not have time to take it in until after the holidays, but will keep everyone posted.

As I stated, the car shifts great and holds the shift in (no popping out). It is just a slight vibration that coincides with a ticking sound , only in third gear thought.

Guess we will see after the holidays.

Rick

 

[Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder]

Hi Rick,

Suggest you make sure the dealership has a good Viper service history. This should be fixed without any problems.