It is never enjoyable to notice a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wondering what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Citroen C5? Any gearbox problem can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this content page to help you resolve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Citroen C5, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Citroen C5 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Citroen C5 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 generated by the reversing of your Citroen C5 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 employed for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce 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 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 choice. In fact, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be enormous and you will develop 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 common if you experience a reverse noise on your Citroen C5 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Citroen C5 reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this page, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Citroen C5. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Citroen C5, 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 generated by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore plausible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to check out this content for more information about strut mount noises on Citroen C5.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Citroen C5X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Citroen C5 and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are dealing with a serious problem that needs to be fixed right away before wrecking your entire gearbox. In fact, 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 document about gearbox noise on Citroen C5 for more information.
I find out a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and linked to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Citroen C5 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
