It is never pleasing to experience a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that continues on your Ram ProMaster? Any gearbox problem can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has created this document to support you fix it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Ram ProMaster, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Ram ProMaster noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Ram ProMaster 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 generated by the reversing of your Ram ProMaster 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 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant and you will create 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 normal if you find out a reverse noise on your Ram ProMaster if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Ram ProMaster reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this article, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Ram ProMaster. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I acknowledge a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you experience a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Ram ProMaster, 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 conceivable that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to consult this document for more information about strut mount noises on Ram ProMaster.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Ram ProMasterX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Ram ProMaster and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are dealing with a serious problem 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 propagate to the rest of the box and damage other gears before long. Take your vehicle to your auto technician quickly or read this content about gearbox noise on Ram ProMaster for more information.
I acknowledge a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out 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 Ram ProMaster reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
