It is never pleasing to find out a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Peugeot 406? Any gearbox problem can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has created this document to support you resolve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Peugeot 406, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Peugeot 406 noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Peugeot 406 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 Peugeot 406 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 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:
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. In fact, 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 usual if you notice a reverse noise on your Peugeot 406 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Peugeot 406 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this document, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Peugeot 406. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I acknowledge a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you find out a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Peugeot 406, 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 made 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 read this article for more information about strut mount noises on Peugeot 406.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Peugeot 406X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Peugeot 406 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are dealing with a serious problem that needs to be solved quickly before ruining your entire gearbox. In fact, 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 auto technician quickly or check out this content about gearbox noise on Peugeot 406 for more details.
I notice a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing 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 Peugeot 406 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.
