It is never pleasant to listen to a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that continues on your Volkswagen Jetta? Any gearbox problem can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has created this article to help you fix it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Volkswagen Jetta, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Volkswagen Jetta noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Volkswagen Jetta 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 made by the reversing of your Volkswagen Jetta 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 implemented for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Certainly, 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be monumental and you will develop a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even destroy the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely usual if you experience a reverse noise on your Volkswagen Jetta if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Volkswagen Jetta reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this article, to find out about the origin of reversing noise on Volkswagen Jetta. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Volkswagen Jetta, 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 produced 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 details about strut mount noises on Volkswagen Jetta.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Volkswagen JettaX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Volkswagen Jetta and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is possible that you are dealing with a serious problem that needs to be solved quickly before wrecking 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 car to your repair shop quickly or check out this content page about gearbox noise on Volkswagen Jetta for more data.
I find out 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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.
