It is never enjoyable to notice a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wanting to know what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that persists on your Bmw Serie 2 F23? Any gearbox trouble can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this paper to help you deal with it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Bmw Serie 2 F23, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Bmw Serie 2 F23 noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Bmw Serie 2 F23 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The sound induced by the reversing of your Bmw Serie 2 F23 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 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 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 plan. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be enormous 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 normal if you hear a reverse noise on your Bmw Serie 2 F23 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Bmw Serie 2 F23 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this content, to find out about the cause of reversing noise on Bmw Serie 2 F23. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I experience a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Bmw Serie 2 F23, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. In fact, 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 possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this case, do not hesitate to consult this content for more info about strut mount noises on Bmw Serie 2 F23.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Bmw Serie 2 F23X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Bmw Serie 2 F23 and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is possible that you are dealing with a serious trouble that needs to be fixed very fast before ruining 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 in short order. Take your vehicle to your technician quickly or check out this content about gearbox noise on Bmw Serie 2 F23 for more information.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing 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 2 F23 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
