It is never enjoyable to find out a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that continues on your Dacia Sandero 2? Any gearbox trouble can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has created this article to help you fix it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Dacia Sandero 2, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Dacia Sandero 2 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Dacia Sandero 2 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The noise caused by the reversing of your Dacia Sandero 2 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 chosen 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 vehicle in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the vehicle is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad plan. In fact, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be monumental 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 usual if you find out a reverse noise on your Dacia Sandero 2 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Dacia Sandero 2 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this page, to learn about the origin of reversing noise on Dacia Sandero 2. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you find out a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Dacia Sandero 2, 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 produced 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 article for more information about strut mount noises on Dacia Sandero 2.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Dacia Sandero 2X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Dacia Sandero 2 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are dealing with a serious trouble that needs to be solved fairly quickly before destroying your entire gearbox. In fact, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will propagate to the rest of the box and damage other gears in short order. Take your vehicle to your mechanic quickly or read this article about gearbox noise on Dacia Sandero 2 for more information.
I listen to 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 Dacia Sandero 2 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
