Noise when shifting manual transmission

[Adrian311]

Hi clubcivic,

My fd has slapping noise when shifting, even when the engine is off when i try to shift from gear 1-5 i hear a slap noise from below the engine, transmission is ok, all gear is engaging properly, only a hear that slap noise when i shift even the engine is on or off, haven't tried to check it from below. Any idea from you guys is appreciated...thank a lot

 

[nd4sped]

Is the shift linkage hitting a heat shield on the exhaust or something? Jack up the car and take a look.

 

[HeX]

Definitely get under there safely and check it out. It could be any number of things from something bent to a random piece of lodged road debris. All we can do is guess.