Weird Noises from O8 Outlander
 

Just was wondering if any of you has experience this before.

Noise 1

Car is in Park and running. Apply the brake and a clicking noise comes from the shifter before I move it from park.

Noise 2

When I turn any of the climate control knobs I hear a weird creaking noise.

I haven't taken in to dealer yet but I was wondering if this is normal for this car.

Thanks

RE: Weird Noises from O8 Outlander
 

what do you drive?

RE: Weird Noises from O8 Outlander
 

2008 Outlander LS

RE: Weird Noises from O8 Outlander
 

This sound is normal, does not have of which to worry. I have 07 XLS model and too this "clicking" is listened; this has commented in some threads in the forum. . .

RE: Weird Noises from O8 Outlander
 

The clicking sound when you press the brake when in Park, is the "park lock" dissengaging. This is normal. I've heard this sound on every car with a center shiftknob that has a automatic transmission.

RE: Weird Noises from O8 Outlander
 

x2. It's a safety feature so you don't accidentally bump the car into gear without your foot on the brake. You could do this on old cars, I did it once and it was almost a disaster.

RE: Weird Noises from O8 Outlander
 

Thanks guys, does the dials on your climate controls turn smoothly.

RE: Weird Noises from O8 Outlander
 

The biggest thing I hated about the Outlander was the climate control knobs. They felt cheap and plastic like, and made those unsmooth creaking noises like somethings not right. I forgot about it right away and don't even notice anymore. Minor detail. ;)

RE: Weird Noises from O8 Outlander
 

No it does not, because Mitsubishi designed it that way. The clicking for those with autoclimate, corresponds to 1deg of temperature. So it's actually a nice idea, and I find it very useful because I don't have to look at the dial when changing temps. I can count using tactile feedback how much temperature change I want.

RE: Weird Noises from O8 Outlander
 

A creak and a click are two different things. When I turn my dials they click for each degree or setting. Mine do NOT creak when turning. Get them replaced under warranty...