It is never pleasant to hear a sound on your vehicle 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 Renault Laguna 2? Any gearbox problem can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has written this paper to help you deal with it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Renault Laguna 2, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Renault Laguna 2 noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Renault Laguna 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 noise caused by the reversing of your Renault Laguna 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 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 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. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be enormous 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 common if you experience a reverse noise on your Renault Laguna 2 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Renault Laguna 2 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this page, to find out about the origin of reversing noise on Renault Laguna 2. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you hear a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Renault Laguna 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 produced 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 case, do not hesitate to browse this paper for more info about strut mount noises on Renault Laguna 2.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Renault Laguna 2X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Renault Laguna 2 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are confronting a serious problem that needs to be resolved very fast before destroying 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 quickly. Take your vehicle to your auto mechanic quickly or browse this article about gearbox noise on Renault Laguna 2 for more information.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out 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 Renault Laguna 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.
