odd noise in reverse?
02-19-2009, 02:03 PM
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odd noise in reverse?
Ok, so sometimes when I put my car in reverse and start backing up I get a very weird noise that doesn't sound good and has me worried.
I don't think it happens when coasting backwards in neutral, and definitely does NOT happen when going forwards in any gear. If I push the clutch in or put the brakes on it stops. But usually comes back as soon as I continue to reverse. Like I said though, it doesn't happen all the time, just sometimes. It could be my imagination but it seems like the noise only happens when the car is cold, I can't recall it making the noise after the car was warmed up and using reverse, but like I said, I could be wrong, or it could be a coincidence.
The only way I can describe the noise (I know this is a weird analogy, but its all I can think of lol) is it sounds kind of like when you pull a desk across a classroom. Kind of a groaning noise? Sorry, I'm not very good at describing noises, and thats all I could think of to compare it to.
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I don't think it happens when coasting backwards in neutral, and definitely does NOT happen when going forwards in any gear. If I push the clutch in or put the brakes on it stops. But usually comes back as soon as I continue to reverse. Like I said though, it doesn't happen all the time, just sometimes. It could be my imagination but it seems like the noise only happens when the car is cold, I can't recall it making the noise after the car was warmed up and using reverse, but like I said, I could be wrong, or it could be a coincidence.
The only way I can describe the noise (I know this is a weird analogy, but its all I can think of lol) is it sounds kind of like when you pull a desk across a classroom. Kind of a groaning noise? Sorry, I'm not very good at describing noises, and thats all I could think of to compare it to.
Any ideas?
Any and all help will be appreciated. If you need more info on something just let me know.
02-19-2009, 02:31 PM
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Its definitely not rapid clicking. Like I said, the times it does happen it starts when I begin to back up, but will stop if I push in the clutch or brake, but then starts again when I continue to back up.
But like I said it doesn't happen all the time...
But like I said it doesn't happen all the time...
02-19-2009, 06:59 PM
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the whining is due to reverse cut as how bullydog gears are set up or ppg reverse cut gears on STis.
however i dunno if it would be your differential. videos? lol
however i dunno if it would be your differential. videos? lol
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02-19-2009, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mondo131,Feb 19 2009, 08:02 PM
All cars have a "whining or groaning" in reverse.
His problem sounds different.
His problem sounds different.
I'll try and take a video ASAP.
