It is never pleasing to discover a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking about what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that persists on your Renault Espace 5? Any gearbox issue can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this document to support you resolve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Renault Espace 5, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Renault Espace 5 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Renault Espace 5 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The noise generated by the reversing of your Renault Espace 5 is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. Indeed, 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 much less important than with spur gears chosen for the reverse gear.
Tips to limit wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
In fact, 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be enormous and you will develop a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even break the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely typical if you hear a reverse noise on your Renault Espace 5 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Renault Espace 5 reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most enthusiastic about in this content, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Renault Espace 5. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you discover a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Renault Espace 5, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Certainly, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations generated by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore plausible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this case, do not hesitate to check out this document for more info about strut mount noises on Renault Espace 5.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Renault Espace 5X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Renault Espace 5 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are confronting a serious issue that needs to be resolved right away before ruining your entire gearbox. Indeed, 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 very fast. Take your vehicle to your mechanic quickly or read this document about gearbox noise on Renault Espace 5 for more data.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Listening a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and relating to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Renault Espace 5 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
