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shifter rattle at 5 gear

Old Feb 4, 2005 | 06:04 AM
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the past few day i started taking my car to work. i commute 50 miles each way and on the way to work, i noticed a small rattling sound that only occurs when i step on the gas. then on the way home i realized it was the shifter and the rattle would go away if i rest my hand on the **** leaning it forward. if i let go, it would rattle again. anybody else have this problem? is this something the dealer would take care of? i never had a new car or warranty before this.

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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 06:20 AM
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I would take it in to the dealer for sure, explaining the exact conditions. But make sure its not a freak accident, like you didn't fully engage the gear or something.
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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Mine did the same...delearship fixed it...i believe there's a TSB out.
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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i just checked the tsp, the shifter assembly was supposed to have been replaced after vin number that ends in 50016119 and mine is 50029588. i guess it means the tsp doesn't apply to my car?
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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I noticed the exact same thing on the way home from work last night. I wasn't overly concerned about it, but I did take pause.
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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its really no big concern but its annoying hearing it rattle.
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Dude you have a 50 mile commute, that sucks major ___. How long does it take?
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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I have a 40 mile commute to school :/
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