It is never pleasurable to discover 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 detect a reversing gear noise that persists on your Mazda Mx5? Any gearbox problem can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this document to support you deal with it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Mazda Mx5, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Mazda Mx5 noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Mazda Mx5 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The noise generated by the reversing of your Mazda Mx5 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 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:
Certainly, 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 plan. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will generate 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 Mazda Mx5 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Mazda Mx5 reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this content, to find out about the cause of reversing noise on Mazda Mx5. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you discover a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Mazda Mx5, 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 generated 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 situation, do not hesitate to check out this content page for more information about strut mount noises on Mazda Mx5.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Mazda Mx5X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Mazda Mx5 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are experiencing a serious problem that needs to be resolved as soon as possible before wrecking your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will disperse to the rest of the box and damage other gears very fast. Take your car to your auto mechanic quickly or check out this article about gearbox noise on Mazda Mx5 for more details.
I notice a noise when I go in reverse
Listening a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and connected to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Mazda Mx5 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
