It is never pleasurable to listen to a sound on your automobile 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 remains on your Citroen C3 Pluriel? Any gearbox issue can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this paper to support you resolve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Citroen C3 Pluriel, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Citroen C3 Pluriel noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Citroen C3 Pluriel make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The noise created by the reversing of your Citroen C3 Pluriel 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 implemented 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 automobile in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the automobile 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 make 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 common if you notice a reverse noise on your Citroen C3 Pluriel if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Citroen C3 Pluriel 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 cause of reversing noise on Citroen C3 Pluriel. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I acknowledge a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Citroen C3 Pluriel, 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 circumstance, do not hesitate to consult this paper for more information about strut mount noises on Citroen C3 Pluriel.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Citroen C3 PlurielX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Citroen C3 Pluriel and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are going through a serious issue that needs to be resolved fairly quickly before wrecking 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 in short order. Take your automobile to your repair shop quickly or check out this article about gearbox noise on Citroen C3 Pluriel for more data.
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 Citroen C3 Pluriel 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.
