I have been noticing a weird clunking noise coming from the tranny. It happens only when changing from R to D and back. For example when I pull into a parking spot "forward" and then later apply some more gas when backing out of it I hear this clunking noise. It could be heard only with the radio off and the windows open. It could be normal occurrence but I have not experienced it with other brands automobiles. If you heard something like that with the ZF brand Audi transmission usually meant bad news. Any thoughts?

2005 Accord Hybrid
2005 Durango HEMI (wife's wheels)
1998 AUDI A8 4.2Q

I don't have an Accord Hybrid, but an EX-V6 sedan. However...

The '98-'02 V6 Accords were known to have this issue, but not so much with the 7th-gen cars ('03-current). While it's a disconcerting noise (I've heard in friends' cars, but not my own), it's not generally regarded to indicate an actual problem, per se. It's not related to the 2nd / 3rd clutch failure issues with the 6th-gen V6 AT, AFAIK.

Engaging the parking brake may help with this. Try engaging the e-brake when you park on an incline / decline, at least.

If it's especially bothersome, take it in on your next visit and mention it - see what they have to say. At the price point of the HAH, you're entitled to complain a little bit about lack of refinement.

similar noise, thought to be brakes:

http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/m...lunk.2448.html

the question was never solved...

I'm not hearing this noise so much anymore (>10k miles now) but I do hear what you are speaking of, Mitaka. I get it going from R to D too. It doesn't sound bad, just a metallic clunk, like a dental gear falling into place (though it obviously is not exactly that).

So I am not the only one. That makes me feel better. It looks like many people are experinecing similar issue.

2005 Accord Hybrid
2005 Durango HEMI (wife's wheels)
1998 AUDI A8 4.2Q