2012 Impreza Limited CVT makes a grinding noise (transmission?)
2012 Impreza Limited CVT makes a grinding noise (transmission?) 1.
sometimes when starting up in Park, 2. When downshifting heavily on the
tiptronic, 3. When braking hard at < 25mph. 4. Slight grinding from passenger
wheel area, when turning right at slower speeds. 5. Sometimes grinds in
reverse, especially when I stomp on it.
Seems to be coming mostly from passenger side. When I start it up and it's
making the grinding noise, I can rock the car back and forth with my body
weight and make the grinding more pronounced, like it's riding on the tranny in
park.
I am going to swap brake pads to try to help troubleshooting. I just want to see
if anyone can help before I take it to a mechanic to do the CVT pan drop and
fluid change. Sigh.
38k miles, SALVAGE for rear collision, which makes me wonder if the
driveshaft was smashed up into the CVT or something. Needless to say, it's
not under warranty. I bought this car 1k miles ago. Never any problems shifting
gears or driving. Never any check engine lights.
