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Makes horrible rattle sound in park and reverse

Tiny
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  • 2006 DODGE STRATUS
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
My car makes a horrible rattle sound in park but goes away when I am driving. The noise comes back if I am at a stop sign as well. But again when I am driving the sound goes away. Also my anti freeze seems to disappear but no antifreeze on the ground. Could this be a water pump and timing problem?
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Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 AT 6:33 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like a classic broken flex plate problem which is located between the transmission and engine. Use a flash light to see if you can tell if there is any rust colored dust on the flex plate close to the crankshaft. Or raise the car on a hoist to and stand under the car when someone is inside while putting the car in park.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/rattle-noise

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken
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Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 AT 7:48 AM
Tiny
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I took it to a mechanic and he said what you said, a bad flex plate. I have since had it fixed and the part was $60 dollars and the labor only $300. So on the road again
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Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 AT 2:25 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Glad you could get it fixed please use 2CarPros. Com anytime we are here to help

Best, Ken
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Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 AT 3:31 PM

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