Q: I own a Volvo C70 2007. There is a clunking noise when shifting from Forward to reverse.

asked by on December 02, 2016

The clunking noise is also accompanied by the a mild shock, presumably when the mechanical play..whatever it is reaches the end of its interval. Like something is loose. Same effect when driving at low speed as in a traffic jam and repeatedly opening and closing the throttle.

My car has 64000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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