It is never enjoyable to notice a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wanting to know what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that persists on your Toyota Auris 2? Any gearbox problem can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this article to support you solve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Toyota Auris 2, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Toyota Auris 2 noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Toyota Auris 2 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The sound generated by the reversing of your Toyota Auris 2 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 used for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Certainly, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the car in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the car is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad choice. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be significant 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 usual if you find out a reverse noise on your Toyota Auris 2 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Toyota Auris 2 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 origin of reversing noise on Toyota Auris 2. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I find out a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Toyota Auris 2, 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 made 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 paper for more info about strut mount noises on Toyota Auris 2.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Toyota Auris 2X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Toyota Auris 2 and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is possible that you are experiencing a serious problem that needs to be resolved fairly quickly before wrecking your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will propagate to the rest of the box and damage other gears in short order. Take your car to your auto mechanic quickly or read this document about gearbox noise on Toyota Auris 2 for more details.
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 Toyota Auris 2 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.
