JohnLX300

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I wanted to know if anyone else has this same issue and/or have gotten it fix. Whenever I start my '08 IS250 RWD, and go to put it into any gear from P to D or P to R or R to P, you can hear the clanking as if something is slapping up against something else. It is a metal to metal noise. Car has about 58k now. Anyone experience similar noises?

Gville350

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You only hear the noise putting it into Park or out of Park? Does it do it when the engine/trans is cold or hot or both?

Chrisyyo

I get that when parked uphill going from P to R occasionally & D to P, IMO just try to be gentle with the **** & it will be less loud ive learned. Nothing drastic just a little less loud.. as far as being worried about it I dont think its doing any harm most cars do that when shifting if you listen close enough.

Gville350

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Could it not be the Shift Lock mech?

triple_c

I don't have any noise when shifting from P unless I'm parked on an incline. Try putting your car in neutral first, bury the parking brake, take your foot off the brake, and then shift to park.

GoGiantsNJ

I agree with putting the parking brake on if on an incline. My driveway has a steep incline. One time I forgot to depress the parking brake and I did have a clunk when I put the car into reverse.

The stress on the transmission is much less with the parking brake on if on a hill

SGMIS3

The problem is that the transmission mounts are wearing out. Needs to be replaced.

B16da9

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If he's correct it's covered under the powertrain warranty.