It is never pleasurable 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 detect a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Cadillac SRX? Any gearbox trouble can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has created this document to help you resolve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Cadillac SRX, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Cadillac SRX noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Cadillac SRX make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The noise caused by the reversing of your Cadillac SRX is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. In fact, 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 implemented 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 practice. In fact, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be enormous and you will generate 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 typical if you hear a reverse noise on your Cadillac SRX if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Cadillac SRX reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this article, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Cadillac SRX. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I listen to a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Cadillac SRX, 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 possible 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 info about strut mount noises on Cadillac SRX.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Cadillac SRXX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Cadillac SRX and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is possible that you are going through a serious trouble that needs to be resolved fairly quickly before wrecking your entire gearbox. In fact, 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 car to your technician quickly or read this content page about gearbox noise on Cadillac SRX for more data.
I find out a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and relating to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Cadillac SRX 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.
