Q: There is a ca clunk sound when shifting into reverse.

asked by on March 11, 2016

Whenever I shift my car into reverse from park it makes a ca clunk sound that slightly moves the car. I was wondering what it could be it is coming from the engine bay. I talked to a mechanic they didn't diagnose it but they said it could be the motor mounts. What do you think?

My car has 162000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Hello. The technician you had look at the vehicle is correct. The symptoms you describe are that of faulty engine mounts, the torque mounts more specifically. This is a common issue on your particular vehicle and can be resolved in a short amount of time. If you need further assistance, I recommend you have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, replace the motor mounts on your vehicle and check for other irregularities.

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