It is never pleasing to discover a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Fiat Idea? Any gearbox issue can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has made this content page to support you resolve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Fiat Idea, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Fiat Idea noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Fiat Idea make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The sound generated by the reversing of your Fiat Idea 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 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 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 typical if you experience a reverse noise on your Fiat Idea if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Fiat Idea reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this article, to find out about the origin of reversing noise on Fiat Idea. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I listen to a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you discover a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Fiat Idea, 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 possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to check out this content for more info about strut mount noises on Fiat Idea.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Fiat IdeaX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Fiat Idea and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are dealing with a serious issue that needs to be resolved very fast before wrecking 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 before long. Take your automobile to your repair shop quickly or browse this content page about gearbox noise on Fiat Idea for more details.
I notice a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and related to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Fiat Idea 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.
