clunking noise when engine is idling in park

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
18,700 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CRICKET HARRIS
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when my car is running in park there is a clunking sound as if something is loose. sounds like it is around the alternator but when i give it gas the clunking sound stops.
Jun 28, 2021 at 4:35 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Can you post a video of the noise so I can hear it and identify the possible failure?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

The noise could come from so many places. It could be internal engine related, something belt-driven among the top 2.

Roy
Jun 28, 2021 at 10:39 PM
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