Hello, I've been trying to find some more information in these groups on a potential problem with my '98 Neon Highline (4 cyl, DOHC). Recently about a year ago, the transmission started to make a "whining" noise when put into reverse, both hot and cold (right away or with engine warmed up). Putting the transmission in D and other gears is fine. I changed the trans fluid & filter at around 50K miles, and it is still doing the same thing (the fluid was OK, no big metal flakes or weird foreign material). I've checked the fluid regularly since the car was new, so I know the level has been fine. Can anybody tell me what might be the cause of the "whining" noise, and if it is serious or not????
The other weird problem is we cannot press the accelerator pedal down as far as it should go, as it stops part-way, almost feels like something under the pedal that is blocking it but we checked for that inside the cab. Forcing the pedal past this stopping point actually causes the transmission to shift to Neutral. I have started to check the linkage and cabling from the trans to the intake area, etc. But also wonering if anybody has seen or heard of this as well.
Thanks a lot for all feedback on these two problems! I hope the info here can also help others.
-- Chris