Q: I can hear a slight popping noice after releasing the accelerator.
On my 1999 Lexus is200 when I accelerate then release the accelerator pedal a I can hear I slight pop or click or tick noice (just one) not multiple little. Is this normal? Could you please tell me what this is please.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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