It is never pleasant to perceive a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking about what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that continues on your Citroen C-zero? Any gearbox trouble can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this article to help you resolve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Citroen C-zero, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Citroen C-zero noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Citroen C-zero make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The sound caused by the reversing of your Citroen C-zero is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. In fact, the gears used for conventional speeds (1st to 5th or 6th) are so-called “helical” gears (oblique gears) . The use of such a pinion makes the noise caused by the gears more quiet than with spur gears used for the reverse gear.
Tips to limit wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Indeed, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the vehicle in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the vehicle is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad choice. In fact, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be monumental and you will produce a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even destroy the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely normal if you perceive a reverse noise on your Citroen C-zero if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Citroen C-zero reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this document, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Citroen C-zero. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I experience a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you perceive a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Citroen C-zero, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. In fact, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations produced by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to consult this document for more details about strut mount noises on Citroen C-zero.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Citroen C-zeroX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Citroen C-zero and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are confronting a serious trouble that needs to be solved right away before destroying your entire gearbox. In fact, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will disperse to the rest of the box and damage other gears quickly. Take your vehicle to your auto mechanic quickly or read this document about gearbox noise on Citroen C-zero for more information.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and related to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Citroen C-zero reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
