It is never enjoyable to notice a sound on your vehicle 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 lasts on your Fiat Punto? Any gearbox problem can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this article to support you fix it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Fiat Punto, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Fiat Punto noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Fiat Punto 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 Fiat Punto 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 less strong than with spur gears chosen 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 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 practice. In fact, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will produce 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 notice a reverse noise on your Fiat Punto if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Fiat Punto reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this document, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Fiat Punto. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I acknowledge a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Fiat Punto, 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 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 situation, do not hesitate to check this article for more information about strut mount noises on Fiat Punto.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Fiat PuntoX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Fiat Punto and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are going through a serious problem that needs to be fixed very fast 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 repair shop quickly or check out this document about gearbox noise on Fiat Punto for more data.
I acknowledge 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 Fiat Punto reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
