It is never pleasing to acknowledge a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wondering what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that remains on your Citroen C5 Aircross? Any gearbox problem can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this content page to help you solve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Citroen C5 Aircross, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Citroen C5 Aircross noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Citroen C5 Aircross 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 caused by the reversing of your Citroen C5 Aircross 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 much 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:
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 plan. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant 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 normal if you experience a reverse noise on your Citroen C5 Aircross if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Citroen C5 Aircross reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this page, to find out about the origin of reversing noise on Citroen C5 Aircross. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you acknowledge a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Citroen C5 Aircross, 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 conceivable that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this case, do not hesitate to consult this content page for more details about strut mount noises on Citroen C5 Aircross.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Citroen C5 AircrossX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Citroen C5 Aircross and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are dealing with a serious problem that needs to be fixed quickly before destroying 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 very fast. Take your automobile to your mechanic quickly or browse this content page about gearbox noise on Citroen C5 Aircross for more information.
I find out a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing 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 Aircross 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.
