It is never enjoyable to acknowledge a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Audi A2? Any gearbox problem can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this article to help you eliminate it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Audi A2, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Audi A2 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Audi A2 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The noise caused by the reversing of your Audi A2 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 more quiet than with spur gears used 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be monumental and you will generate 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 normal if you hear a reverse noise on your Audi A2 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Audi A2 reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this content, to find out about the cause of reversing noise on Audi A2. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you acknowledge a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Audi A2, 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 case, do not hesitate to check out this content for more details about strut mount noises on Audi A2.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Audi A2X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Audi A2 and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are experiencing a serious problem that needs to be fixed as soon as possible 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 very fast. Take your vehicle to your repair shop quickly or check out this content about gearbox noise on Audi A2 for more details.
I listen to a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out 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 Audi A2 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.
