It is never pleasant to acknowledge a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that continues on your Renault Scenic? Any gearbox issue can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this article to support you solve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Renault Scenic, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Renault Scenic noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Renault Scenic make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The sound induced by the reversing of your Renault Scenic 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 used 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 car in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the car is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad choice. In fact, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be significant 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 notice a reverse noise on your Renault Scenic if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Renault Scenic reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this article, to find out about the cause of reversing noise on Renault Scenic. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you acknowledge a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Renault Scenic, 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 conceivable that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to check out this document for more info about strut mount noises on Renault Scenic.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Renault ScenicX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Renault Scenic and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are dealing with a serious issue that needs to be solved very fast 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 before long. Take your car to your mechanic quickly or read this article about gearbox noise on Renault Scenic for more details.
I listen to a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out 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 Scenic reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
