What could cause a clicking sound in Honda Civic when its in parking gear?

Question

I have a 2007 Honda Civic LX. A couple of days back, I noticed that if I step on the brake pedal after parking the car, I hear a clicking sound. The sound seems to be coming from somewhere near the hand gear. I don't hear this when it is out of the parking gear, or if the car is off. What could be causing this? Is this normal?

Answer 1

There is a lock on the gear shift lever that requires you to step on the brake pedal to disengage it. This is so you can't pull it out of park without having your foot on the brake. My 2004 VW makes a similar noise when you step on the brake with the lever in park.

Answer 2

Renpen is right. Try to move the gearshift out of park without pressing brake pedal. I bet you can't do it. Now step on brake and shift from park. Its a safety interlock that prevents shifting from Park without pressing brakes. Keeps the car from moving suddenly when you put it in gear.

Answer 3

i own a repair shop,and i think its a normal sound for it,but if you think it has problem ,id take it back to the dealer,and have the check it,use that warranty while you can to get all the bugs out of it,,good luck i hope this help,s,,and have a happy thanksgiving.

Answer 4

attempt placing your parking brake first, then position it in park. I have a feeling that the "Park Pin" isn't protecting impressive and that is not transferring thoroughly into park. you may placed the motorcar in impartial, turn it off, then placed it in park so that you do not damage inspite of is causing the noise. solid success.

Answer 5

it is not normal to hear this noise. something is loose.take it back to the dealer for warranty.

Answer 6

If you have ABS it may just be that.Hard to say could be a lifter.