It is never enjoyable to notice a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that persists on your Audi A5? Any gearbox trouble can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this article to support you deal with it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Audi A5, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Audi A5 noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Audi A5 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The sound made by the reversing of your Audi A5 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 limit 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 car in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the car is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad idea. Indeed, the pressure you will exert 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 usual if you hear a reverse noise on your Audi A5 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Audi A5 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this article, to learn about the origin of reversing noise on Audi A5. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Audi A5, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Indeed, 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 check this content for more info about strut mount noises on Audi A5.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Audi A5X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Audi A5 and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are experiencing a serious trouble 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 before long. Take your car to your mechanic quickly or browse this document about gearbox noise on Audi A5 for more information.
I hear a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing 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 Audi A5 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.
