It is never pleasurable to find out a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wondering what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that remains on your Renault Megane? Any gearbox trouble can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has created this paper to support you fix it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Renault Megane, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Renault Megane noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Renault Megane make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The sound made by the reversing of your Renault Megane 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 used 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will generate 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 perceive a reverse noise on your Renault Megane if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Renault Megane reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this article, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Renault Megane. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you find out a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Renault Megane, 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 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 circumstance, do not hesitate to consult this document for more information about strut mount noises on Renault Megane.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Renault MeganeX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Renault Megane and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are experiencing a serious trouble that needs to be solved as soon as possible before ruining your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will propagate to the rest of the box and damage other gears very fast. Take your vehicle to your auto technician quickly or browse this document about gearbox noise on Renault Megane for more data.
I discover 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 Renault Megane 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.
