It is never pleasing to listen to a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that remains on your Volkswagen T-Cross? Any gearbox problem can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this content page to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Volkswagen T-Cross, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Volkswagen T-Cross noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Volkswagen T-Cross 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 generated by the reversing of your Volkswagen T-Cross 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 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 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 plan. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will make 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 normal if you listen to a reverse noise on your Volkswagen T-Cross if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Volkswagen T-Cross reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this article, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Volkswagen T-Cross. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Volkswagen T-Cross, 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 conceivable 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 details about strut mount noises on Volkswagen T-Cross.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Volkswagen T-CrossX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Volkswagen T-Cross and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are going through a serious problem that needs to be resolved right away 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 in short order. Take your car to your mechanic quickly or check out this document about gearbox noise on Volkswagen T-Cross for more details.
I listen to a noise when I go in reverse
Listening 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 Volkswagen T-Cross reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
