Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    gssusu's Avatar
    gssusu Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Feb 20, 2014, 12:41 AM
    Funny noise in park and neutral
    I have a 2001 Mazda Tribute. Today when I switched it on it started making a noise similar to the noise it makes if you try and turn the key whilst it's already running. My husband checked it out and realized that the ignition starts at the keys 2nd click and not the usual 3rd click. I can still drive the car and it only makes this noise whilst in 'Neutral or Park gears'. Any suggestions?
    TxGreaseMonkey's Avatar
    TxGreaseMonkey Posts: 16,761, Reputation: 5597
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Feb 20, 2014, 05:22 AM
    Thoughts:

    . Replace the Transmission Range Sensor (Neutral Safety Switch). AutoZone Part No. F483, $42.99.

    . Replace the ignition switch, if the problem persists.
    CaptainRich's Avatar
    CaptainRich Posts: 4,492, Reputation: 537
    Cars & Trucks Expert
    		  
    #3

    Feb 21, 2014, 08:19 AM
    It sounds to me like the starter has gotten stuck while engaged to the flywheel. Strange though it usually will make noise no matter which gear you're in...
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Car will not go into gear drive reverse neutral from the park position [ 6 Answers ]

I have a mercury grand marquis and today I put it into park when I was ready to go it would not go into gear from park position any advise

1999 dodge durango code 1899 park/neutral safety switch [ 0 Answers ]

I have replaced the park/neutral safety switch on my 99 durango after it came up with the code for it being the reason my check engine light is on. I tested the three wires leading into the switch itself but the only one without power is the black and white one. The only thing I can speculate is...

Furnace making funny noise [ 3 Answers ]

I have bryant furnace, when calling for heat it makes click click noise.it ignites But it still makes click click noise it don't sound right

Kitchen faucet making funny noise [ 2 Answers ]

I just had a new faucet installed, a Price Pfister H34-3N. A few days after installation, it is now making sort of a whistling sound and I can feel vibration of the faucet body. Can this be fixed easily or do I have to call the plumber back out?

View more questions Search