It is never enjoyable to perceive a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Fiat Bravo 2? Any gearbox issue can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this document to help you resolve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Fiat Bravo 2, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Fiat Bravo 2 noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Fiat Bravo 2 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The sound induced by the reversing of your Fiat Bravo 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 used 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 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 idea. In fact, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be enormous and you will develop 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 normal if you listen to a reverse noise on your Fiat Bravo 2 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Fiat Bravo 2 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this page, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Fiat Bravo 2. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I listen to a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you perceive a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Fiat Bravo 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 generated 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 check this document for more details about strut mount noises on Fiat Bravo 2.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Fiat Bravo 2X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Fiat Bravo 2 and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is possible that you are experiencing a serious issue that needs to be fixed 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 automobile to your technician quickly or browse this document about gearbox noise on Fiat Bravo 2 for more data.
I listen to a noise when I go in reverse
Listening 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 Fiat Bravo 2 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
