Deceleration noise

I also found this in the faq in this group.

4. Transmission noise: when shifting/stopping, buzzng/ratcheting

Bob Meyer > wrote about the Stratus (Cirrus/Breeze)'s
automatic transmission making a buzzing/ratcheting noise when shifting
gears or pulling to a stop. He said this noise, which also occurs on the
Acclaim and other cars, is normal and comes from the solenoids. It is most
noticeable from outside the car. He warned that a continuous buzz or whine
could indicate low fluid or a bad pump, "But if what you're hearing is only
during shifting from park into reverse or drive or coming to a stop, then
the dealer is probably telling you the truth."




(pete) wrote in message . com>...
> On a 1997 Chrysler Grand Caravan w/ 3.3L and 4 speed auotmatic w/
> 78,000. When decelerating in 1st gear there is a knocking type noise
> that slows down as the van slows. If you accelerate a little and it
> shifts into second it goes away. Anyone have any ideas?