It is never pleasing to acknowledge a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that continues on your Mazda 2? Any gearbox issue can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this paper to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Mazda 2, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Mazda 2 noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Mazda 2 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The sound made by the reversing of your Mazda 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 chosen 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 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 choice. Indeed, the pressure you will exert 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 Mazda 2 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Mazda 2 reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most enthusiastic about in this document, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Mazda 2. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I experience a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you acknowledge a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Mazda 2, 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 out this article for more details about strut mount noises on Mazda 2.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Mazda 2X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Mazda 2 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are experiencing a serious issue 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 disperse to the rest of the box and damage other gears in short order. Take your vehicle to your auto mechanic quickly or read this document about gearbox noise on Mazda 2 for more details.
I listen to a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing 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 Mazda 2 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
