It is never pleasant to hear a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that continues on your Citroen Nemo? Any gearbox problem can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has written this article to support you resolve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Citroen Nemo, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Citroen Nemo noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Citroen Nemo make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The noise made by the reversing of your Citroen Nemo 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 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:
Indeed, 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 idea. In fact, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental 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 common if you experience a reverse noise on your Citroen Nemo if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Citroen Nemo reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this content, to find out about the cause of reversing noise on Citroen Nemo. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I experience a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you hear a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Citroen Nemo, 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 produced by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore conceivable that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this situation, do not hesitate to check this document for more information about strut mount noises on Citroen Nemo.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Citroen NemoX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Citroen Nemo and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are confronting a serious problem that needs to be fixed right away before wrecking your entire gearbox. In fact, 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 in short order. Take your automobile to your auto technician quickly or read this article about gearbox noise on Citroen Nemo for more information.
I perceive a noise when I go in reverse
Listening 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 Nemo reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
