It is never pleasurable to listen to a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wondering what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Renault Modus? Any gearbox trouble can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has created this document to help you solve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Renault Modus, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Renault Modus noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Renault Modus make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The noise induced by the reversing of your Renault Modus 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 strong than with spur gears employed for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
In fact, 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 significant 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 typical if you notice a reverse noise on your Renault Modus if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Renault Modus reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most enthusiastic about in this document, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Renault Modus. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Renault Modus, 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 conceivable that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to read this content page for more details about strut mount noises on Renault Modus.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Renault ModusX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Renault Modus and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are going through a serious trouble that needs to be fixed rather quickly before ruining 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 repair shop quickly or browse this content about gearbox noise on Renault Modus for more data.
I listen to a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and connected to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Renault Modus reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
