It is never enjoyable to notice a sound on your automobile 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 remains on your Tesla Model S? Any gearbox trouble can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has made this content page to help you solve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Tesla Model S, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Tesla Model S noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Tesla Model S make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The noise induced by the reversing of your Tesla Model S 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 less important than with spur gears chosen for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce 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 automobile in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the automobile is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad practice. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will make 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 hear a reverse noise on your Tesla Model S if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Tesla Model S reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this page, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Tesla Model S. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I listen to a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Tesla Model S, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Indeed, 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 possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to check out this content page for more info about strut mount noises on Tesla Model S.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Tesla Model SX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Tesla Model S 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 resolved rather quickly before ruining your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will spread to the rest of the box and damage other gears very fast. Take your automobile to your auto mechanic quickly or browse this content page about gearbox noise on Tesla Model S for more details.
I hear a noise when I go in reverse
Listening a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and connected to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Tesla Model S 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.
