It is never pleasing to listen to a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that continues on your Citroen C4 Picasso 2? Any gearbox trouble can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this paper to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Citroen C4 Picasso 2, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Citroen C4 Picasso 2 noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Citroen C4 Picasso 2 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The noise induced by the reversing of your Citroen C4 Picasso 2 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 implemented for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Certainly, 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 plan. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be enormous and you will develop 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 perceive a reverse noise on your Citroen C4 Picasso 2 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Citroen C4 Picasso 2 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this document, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Citroen C4 Picasso 2. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I find out a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Citroen C4 Picasso 2, 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 circumstance, do not hesitate to consult this content page for more info about strut mount noises on Citroen C4 Picasso 2.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Citroen C4 Picasso 2X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Citroen C4 Picasso 2 and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is possible that you are experiencing 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 spread 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 C4 Picasso 2 for more information.
I hear a noise when I go in reverse
Listening 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 Citroen C4 Picasso 2 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
