It is never pleasant to notice a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that continues on your Hyundai Genesis? Any gearbox issue can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has made this content page to help you solve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Hyundai Genesis, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Hyundai Genesis noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Hyundai Genesis 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 created by the reversing of your Hyundai Genesis 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 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. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be significant and you will produce 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 find out a reverse noise on your Hyundai Genesis if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Hyundai Genesis reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this content, to find out about the cause of reversing noise on Hyundai Genesis. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Hyundai Genesis, 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 generated 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 case, do not hesitate to read this document for more details about strut mount noises on Hyundai Genesis.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Hyundai GenesisX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Hyundai Genesis and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are dealing with a serious issue that needs to be fixed fairly quickly before destroying 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 technician quickly or check out this document about gearbox noise on Hyundai Genesis for more information.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Listening 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 Hyundai Genesis 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.
