It is never pleasurable to experience a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that persists on your Renault Grand Modus? Any gearbox problem can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has made this content page to help you eliminate it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Renault Grand Modus, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Renault Grand Modus noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Renault Grand Modus make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The sound made by the reversing of your Renault Grand Modus 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 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 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 practice. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant and you will create 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 find out a reverse noise on your Renault Grand Modus if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Renault Grand Modus reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this page, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Renault Grand Modus. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I listen to a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you experience a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Renault Grand Modus, 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 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 situation, do not hesitate to browse this paper for more info about strut mount noises on Renault Grand Modus.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Renault Grand ModusX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Renault Grand Modus and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are going through a serious problem that needs to be resolved fairly 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 before long. Take your vehicle to your mechanic quickly or check out this article about gearbox noise on Renault Grand Modus for more details.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and related to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Renault Grand Modus 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.
