It is never pleasant to hear a sound on your automobile 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 lasts on your Fiat Scudo? Any gearbox problem can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this paper to support you resolve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Fiat Scudo, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Fiat Scudo noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Fiat Scudo make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The sound made by the reversing of your Fiat Scudo 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 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 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 plan. Indeed, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be enormous and you will produce 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 listen to a reverse noise on your Fiat Scudo if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Fiat Scudo reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this article, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Fiat Scudo. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you hear a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Fiat Scudo, 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 produced by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore plausible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this case, do not hesitate to browse this document for more info about strut mount noises on Fiat Scudo.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Fiat ScudoX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Fiat Scudo and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are experiencing a serious problem that needs to be resolved rather quickly before ruining your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will spread to the rest of the box and damage other gears before long. Take your automobile to your mechanic quickly or check out this content page about gearbox noise on Fiat Scudo for more information.
I listen to a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing 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 Scudo reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
