It is never pleasurable to acknowledge a sound on your car 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 Ds3? Any gearbox trouble can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this document to support you solve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Citroen Ds3, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Citroen Ds3 noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Citroen Ds3 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The sound created by the reversing of your Citroen Ds3 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 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be enormous and you will produce 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 typical if you hear a reverse noise on your Citroen Ds3 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Citroen Ds3 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this content, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Citroen Ds3. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you acknowledge a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Citroen Ds3, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Indeed, 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 situation, do not hesitate to browse this content page for more info about strut mount noises on Citroen Ds3.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Citroen Ds3X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Citroen Ds3 and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are experiencing a serious trouble that needs to be fixed as soon as possible 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 car to your auto mechanic quickly or check out this content about gearbox noise on Citroen Ds3 for more information.
I perceive 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 Citroen Ds3 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
