Transmission sound when stopped and starting

Maroon XJ · Feb 26, 2009

So i have searched Google, and advanced search on here, and I can't find anything on this issue.

First off I have a 99 XJ automatic, 146,000 miles. When I stop at a light in D, my transmission starts to make noises similar to rolling your knuckles across a wood surface. The sound continues when starting out, but stops when I reach 15 MPH. Any ideas what this could be?

kttate75 · Feb 26, 2009

Can't help you identify the noise, but have you checked the trans fluid level? How about the condition, does the fluid smell burnt?

birchlakeXJ · Feb 26, 2009

Level of fluid, condition of fluid should be checked as mentioned. Also, when was the last time this transmission received routine maintenance? (fluid replacement). It could be something mechanical but gotta review basics first.

jelrod · Feb 26, 2009

Loose flexplate bolts maybe?

duke000088 · Feb 26, 2009

$50 on transfer case shift lever. It is rattling. Search on the transfer case linkage... there is a fix for this (bad bushing or something).

Next time you're at a stop and you hear the noise, reach down and GENTLY pull your transfer case shift lever (NOT transmission lever) up just a hair. If the noise is gone, you're done.

Mine does it... always has. It doesn't bother me enough to fix it.

winterbeater · Feb 26, 2009

My exhaust makes rattling noises sometimes when I'm stopped. Could it be something like that? When you sit in D and it's making that noise, what happens when you drop it into N?

Maroon XJ · Feb 27, 2009

Thanks for ideas. First, No idea how long it has been since a fluid change, I have only had it 10,000 Miles. I will do that as soon as i get the dough. It's not an exhaust rattle, It does that, but this is different. I will try the t-case lever and let you know.

DenverChiefXJ · Apr 15, 2009

Maroon XJ said:
Thanks for ideas. First, No idea how long it has been since a fluid change, I have only had it 10,000 Miles. I will do that as soon as i get the dough. It's not an exhaust rattle, It does that, but this is different. I will try the t-case lever and let you know.

What was the result? I'm having the same issue, I'll check this idea later today

Maroon XJ · Apr 16, 2009

In my Jeep it turned out to be the transfer case thing. When I start out if I put some pressure on the T-Case shift lever with my hand, the noise stops. I haven't done anything about it since it isn't life threatening to the transmission.

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