It is never pleasurable to notice a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that persists on your Ds Ds 4? Any gearbox problem can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has written this article to help you deal with it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Ds Ds 4, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Ds Ds 4 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Ds Ds 4 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The sound generated by the reversing of your Ds Ds 4 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:
In fact, 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 practice. In fact, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be monumental 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 usual if you hear a reverse noise on your Ds Ds 4 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Ds Ds 4 reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this content, to learn about the origin of reversing noise on Ds Ds 4. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I acknowledge a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Ds Ds 4, 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 made 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 situation, do not hesitate to read this content page for more info about strut mount noises on Ds Ds 4.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Ds Ds 4X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Ds Ds 4 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are confronting a serious problem that needs to be fixed rather quickly before ruining 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 quickly. Take your car to your technician quickly or check out this content page about gearbox noise on Ds Ds 4 for more data.
I perceive a noise when I go in reverse
Listening a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and connected to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Ds Ds 4 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
