Transmission clicking noise while parking.

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  1. James Chiu

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    I notice this lound noise while I change from P to R/N/D.
    Is this normal?

     
    #1 James Chiu, Jul 8, 2015
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    doesn't sound right. not the door locks?
     
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    The sound comes from engine for sure.
     
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    i wonder if it could be the parking pawl releasing.
     
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    Wow, that doesn't sound right at all. Don't know how and where you recorded this, but I've noticed a slight click when changing gears on my 2010 if it's parked next to a wall or another car. That way the sound bounces from that object nearby and I can hear it. But not those amounts, not even close. I would change the fluid first, check the drain plug for metallic "leftovers" and try again.
     
    #5 Tapio Kuosma, Jul 9, 2015
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    Its the shift actuator
     
    #6 Z28PRIUS, Jul 9, 2015
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    Its fine, that sound is from the parking pawl actuator engaging and disengaging when you shift in and out of park.
     
    #7 A617, Jul 11, 2015
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