It is never pleasurable to perceive 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 remains on your Suzuki Vitara? 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 help you solve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Suzuki Vitara, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Suzuki Vitara noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara 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 more quiet than with spur gears chosen 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 choice. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will develop 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 usual if you perceive a reverse noise on your Suzuki Vitara if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Suzuki Vitara reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this content, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Suzuki Vitara. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I acknowledge a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you perceive a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Suzuki Vitara, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. In fact, 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 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 document for more information about strut mount noises on Suzuki Vitara.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Suzuki VitaraX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Suzuki Vitara and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are experiencing a serious trouble that needs to be fixed very fast before ruining 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 very fast. Take your vehicle to your mechanic quickly or read this content page about gearbox noise on Suzuki Vitara for more details.
I listen to 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 Suzuki Vitara 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.
