It is never enjoyable to listen to a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that continues on your Fiat 500 X? Any gearbox trouble can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this article to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Fiat 500 X, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Fiat 500 X noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Fiat 500 X 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 caused by the reversing of your Fiat 500 X 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 much less important 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 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 choice. In fact, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will develop 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 listen to a reverse noise on your Fiat 500 X if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Fiat 500 X reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this content, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Fiat 500 X. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Fiat 500 X, 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 produced 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 check out this content for more information about strut mount noises on Fiat 500 X.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Fiat 500 XX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Fiat 500 X and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are experiencing a serious trouble 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 propagate to the rest of the box and damage other gears in short order. Take your vehicle to your mechanic quickly or read this content page about gearbox noise on Fiat 500 X for more data.
I find out 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 Fiat 500 X reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
