It is never pleasant to discover a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wondering what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Nissan Note? Any gearbox issue can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has created this article to support you solve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Nissan Note, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Nissan Note noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Nissan Note make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The sound generated by the reversing of your Nissan Note 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 employed for the reverse gear.
Tips to limit 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will exert 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 normal if you notice a reverse noise on your Nissan Note if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Nissan Note reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most enthusiastic about in this document, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Nissan Note. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you discover a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Nissan Note, 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 article for more details about strut mount noises on Nissan Note.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Nissan NoteX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Nissan Note and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is possible that you are dealing with a serious issue that needs to be fixed rather quickly before destroying 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 vehicle to your repair shop quickly or read this article about gearbox noise on Nissan Note for more data.
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 Nissan Note reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
