It is never pleasant to listen to a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wanting to know what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that remains on your Fiat Punto 2? Any gearbox issue can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this article to help you resolve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Fiat Punto 2, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Fiat Punto 2 noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Fiat Punto 2 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 Punto 2 is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. Indeed, 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 important than with spur gears used 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 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 plan. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be enormous and you will create 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 notice a reverse noise on your Fiat Punto 2 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Fiat Punto 2 reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this content, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Fiat Punto 2. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I find out a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Fiat Punto 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 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 check out this paper for more details about strut mount noises on Fiat Punto 2.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Fiat Punto 2X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Fiat Punto 2 and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are confronting a serious issue that needs to be resolved rather quickly before wrecking your entire gearbox. Indeed, 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 vehicle to your technician quickly or browse this content about gearbox noise on Fiat Punto 2 for more data.
I perceive 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 Punto 2 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.
