It is never pleasurable to notice a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that continues on your Mitsubishi Eclipse? Any gearbox issue can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has made this paper to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Mitsubishi Eclipse, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Mitsubishi Eclipse noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 generated by the reversing of your Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 employed 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 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 idea. In fact, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant and you will develop 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 usual if you perceive a reverse noise on your Mitsubishi Eclipse if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Mitsubishi Eclipse reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this page, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Mitsubishi Eclipse. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I find out a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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 case, do not hesitate to consult this content for more information about strut mount noises on Mitsubishi Eclipse.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Mitsubishi EclipseX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Mitsubishi Eclipse and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is possible that you are confronting a serious issue that needs to be solved right away before wrecking your entire gearbox. In fact, 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 quickly. Take your vehicle to your auto technician quickly or read this content page about gearbox noise on Mitsubishi Eclipse for more details.
I hear a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and linked to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Mitsubishi Eclipse 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.
