It is never pleasant to hear a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wanting to know what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that persists on your Jeep Patriot? Any gearbox problem can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this article to support you solve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Jeep Patriot, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Jeep Patriot noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Jeep Patriot 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 caused by the reversing of your Jeep Patriot 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 strong than with spur gears implemented 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 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant and you will produce 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 common if you listen to a reverse noise on your Jeep Patriot if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Jeep Patriot reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this content, to find out about the cause of reversing noise on Jeep Patriot. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you hear a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Jeep Patriot, 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 consult this document for more details about strut mount noises on Jeep Patriot.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Jeep PatriotX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Jeep Patriot and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are experiencing a serious problem that needs to be resolved very fast before ruining 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 quickly. Take your car to your mechanic quickly or browse this document about gearbox noise on Jeep Patriot for more data.
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 Jeep Patriot reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
