Thanks for the input! I have that same problem, it was hard to put it into first at times even when it was fully warmed up. Recently it wouldn't go into 5th or any gear when I was getting off the highway. That's when the whining noises started. I hope it's the transmission and it gets replaced.

Hello, I just started having the same problem 3 days ago. Same whining noise during idle and I can hear it all the up until 3rd and 4rth gear. It goes away if you press the clutch. I had my clutch, slave cylinder and full motor replaced early this year. That means new clutch assembly, pilot...