It is never pleasing to perceive 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 persists on your Renault Maxity? Any gearbox trouble can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this content page to help you fix it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Renault Maxity, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Renault Maxity noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Renault Maxity make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The sound induced by the reversing of your Renault Maxity 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 important than with spur gears chosen 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 choice. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant and you will produce 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 typical if you notice a reverse noise on your Renault Maxity if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Renault Maxity reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most enthusiastic about in this content, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Renault Maxity. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you perceive a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Renault Maxity, 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 made 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 situation, do not hesitate to read this article for more info about strut mount noises on Renault Maxity.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Renault MaxityX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Renault Maxity and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are going through a serious trouble that needs to be resolved quickly before wrecking your entire gearbox. Indeed, 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 mechanic quickly or browse this document about gearbox noise on Renault Maxity for more details.
I notice a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing 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 Renault Maxity 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.
