It is never pleasant to experience a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Renault Grand Scenic 4? Any gearbox problem can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has created this document to help you resolve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Renault Grand Scenic 4, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Renault Grand Scenic 4 noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Renault Grand Scenic 4 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The noise created by the reversing of your Renault Grand Scenic 4 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 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 automobile in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the automobile is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad practice. In fact, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be enormous and you will make 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 normal if you hear a reverse noise on your Renault Grand Scenic 4 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Renault Grand Scenic 4 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 Scenic 4. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you experience a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Renault Grand Scenic 4, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Certainly, 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 case, do not hesitate to check out this content page for more details about strut mount noises on Renault Grand Scenic 4.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Renault Grand Scenic 4X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Renault Grand Scenic 4 and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are confronting a serious problem that needs to be resolved as soon as possible 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 automobile to your repair shop quickly or read this document about gearbox noise on Renault Grand Scenic 4 for more details.
I find out a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing 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 Renault Grand Scenic 4 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.
