It is never enjoyable to listen to 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 remains on your Bmw Serie 1? Any gearbox trouble can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has made this article to support you deal with it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Bmw Serie 1, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Bmw Serie 1 noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Bmw Serie 1 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The sound induced by the reversing of your Bmw Serie 1 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 much less important 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 practice. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be monumental 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 typical if you listen to a reverse noise on your Bmw Serie 1 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Bmw Serie 1 reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this document, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Bmw Serie 1. 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 Bmw Serie 1, 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 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 situation, do not hesitate to read this article for more information about strut mount noises on Bmw Serie 1.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Bmw Serie 1X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Bmw Serie 1 and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are going through a serious trouble that needs to be solved as soon as possible before ruining 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 quickly. Take your vehicle to your auto technician quickly or read this article about gearbox noise on Bmw Serie 1 for more details.
I find out 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 Bmw Serie 1 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.
