It is never pleasing to notice a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking about what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that continues on your Fiat Panda 3? Any gearbox problem can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this content page to help you deal with it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Fiat Panda 3, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Fiat Panda 3 noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Fiat Panda 3 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 made by the reversing of your Fiat Panda 3 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 more quiet 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 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 choice. In fact, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant and you will make 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 typical if you notice a reverse noise on your Fiat Panda 3 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Fiat Panda 3 reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most enthusiastic about in this document, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Fiat Panda 3. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Fiat Panda 3, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. In fact, 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 situation, do not hesitate to read this content page for more information about strut mount noises on Fiat Panda 3.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Fiat Panda 3X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Fiat Panda 3 and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is possible that you are dealing with a serious problem that needs to be resolved 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 quickly. Take your car to your mechanic quickly or read this document about gearbox noise on Fiat Panda 3 for more information.
I notice a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing 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 Panda 3 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
