Transmission sounds

Blakeumms · Aug 18, 2017

Hello every,

I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot with about 36k miles on it, in February I slid off the road because of some snow and burned my clutch out. Haven't had an issue until I drove back to Maryland from Georgia for my sisters wedding. When the clutch is engaged it makes a sound, when the clutch is pushed in you can hear the sound "wind down" and stop. While driving the sound is like when you drive a car in reverse, that's the only way I can describe it. I would take it back to the shop that replaced it but they are 4 hours from me as I was on vacation when it happened. I kind of think they messed something up because they never replaced my horn, which I found out was jacked up. I took it to a local shop and they said they aren't sure what the sound is but they think it maybe because the wrong transmission fluid was used or no enough was put it. They suggested to flush the fluid and see.

My question is 2 fold, one has anyone ever experienced this after a clutch being replaced, and 2 how much transmission fluid do I need. I looked in the manual but it didn't say. Thanks

Also if need I can try to record the sound, not sure if it will be picked up in video though

Ignatz · Aug 18, 2017

First off, congratulations to your sister. I hope she and her new husband have a happy life together.

As for your question, you didn't say how the clutch burned out -- spinning in the snow? -- Did you ride the clutch while climbing out of the ditch? -- Was there undercarriage damage that may have affected the clutch?

My first guess is the carrier bearing. You said the sound goes away when disengaged. That suggests a transmission-side problem but it could be related to stress from a clutch injury.

Many years ago I was in an accident and it messed up my linkage. I could not fully engage the clutch but I was able to bend stuff out of the way enough to get home from Connecticut. Ultimately no harm done. Even more years ago my Parents had a Chevy with a three-on-the-tree shifter and it never shifted right. GM refused to acknowledge the problem until later there was a recall for, of all things, a bent steering column! Even though the steering column was replaced the transmission still never shifted right after that. I'd bet dollars to donuts (these days approaching parity) that because the tranny was run for a couple years and miles that way that internal damage was done. Dad sold that Chevy the month the payments ran out and became a Mopar man the rest of His life.

So yes, damage to the linkage can cause corresponding damage to the tranny, particularly if driven that way for a long time.

As for what to do, I'd start with an FCA dealer. At 36,000 you're close to the end of the warranty and there may be a defect unrelated to your ditch incident, so they may cover you. (Keep your mouth shut about the ditch!) However, if you're sure the ditch incident caused the problem and you've been driving it for 6 months since the repair, I doubt your repair garage will take responsibility for it now.

As for changing the fluid here is a thread you might find helpful: http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/22...rum/22-maintenance/7492-5-speed-manual-transaxle-transmission-fluid-change.html.

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