Hi, first post

I picked up my 2006 Ram 2500 Hemi yesterday. I have the 545 transmission. Anyway, there is a pretty high pitched whining/whistling noise coming from under the truck behind the wheel wells (Transmission area). It happens in all gears whether moving or in park. It doesn't appear to change frequency or pitch with engine RPM. The truck was a Demo with 5900 miles on it. I don't remember hearing the noise on the other 2500 Hemi trucks that I test drove. The service person at the dealership says it is NOT a normal noise but I should not be worried about it.

Does anyone else experience this issue?

Thanks in advance

Jim

 

Anything that a tech says is NOT normal, I would be worried about. I don't have any idea what the noise could be, but its a brand new truck, take it back and make it their problem, not yours.

 

They are going to look into it. I crawled under the truck and it is almost definitely coming from the transmission. Based on the non-variance of sound with engine RPM, I don't think it is a bearing. I have read about leaking valves in the transmission causing noise. I'll find out next week.

 

Please keep me posted. I have an '05 Quad SWB w/HEMI and after about 800 miles it developed a whinning noise but only when it is hot. Comes from the same place you mentioned. Took it to the dealer (PA) and they also said they hear it but they are not sure what to do with it. After alot of yelling they changed the cat converter without success. According to the service team leader Chrysler knows about it but isn't offering any fix with it. Took it to aother dealer and they to hear it but say it is normal.... I have never heard any other make the same whinning noise I have. Now they seem to pretty much blow me off...

 

Keep Records who you talk times dates ect it called lemon Law make them give you a new truck or give you you'r money back.

Dont back down or there walk all over you and, you will be stuck with a problem truck you paid good money for a good truck not junk.

I think were I live it 3 or 5 time beening in the shop for the same problem make them fix it or else.

 

Have you had levels checked? Anyway, here is info from the DMV website.

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Is it the fuel pump?

The pump sits on top of the tank, just in front of the rear wheel wells.
It would sound like it's from the transmission as it's very near to it.
The pump wouldn't change in pitch either, when the truck is reved/standing/moving on down the road.
You might have a noisy fuel pump?
Mine truck has this noise when it's had a long run out.
Hope this helps?
Al.

 

I brought it in today for them to do some diagnostics. They told me that there is a pin hole leak in the Y pipe of the exhaust. I could see that causing the sound actually since when I unload the engine, the sound seems to subside alot.

Anyway, they ordered a new Y-pipe which should be installed next week. I'll let you know if it actually solves the problem. It is there dime, so anything they want to buy and replace is fine by me. If it is not the Y-pipe, I'll have them check the fuel pump (good thinking). And...I am well versed on the Massachusetts Lemon Law as I have had to enact it before. Everything, I do for a vehicle is recorded in a log with dates and times and names if applicable.

Thanks for all the responses so far, I'll keep you informed of the outcome. Other than the noise the truck is amazing. I added Polished SS Nerf bars, Chrome Gas cover, OEM mudflaps, and of course a NE Patriots Hitch cover (all easily removable if need be). Rear well skirts, Rail bars, and Performance mods are next after they make the noise go away

The truck before the mudflaps


Being used to haul

 

If anyone was following this saga, changing the exhaust Y-pipe had no effect on the noise, imagine that. They are getting in touch with the factory service reps to see if they have any insight.

One of the mechanics told me he wouldn't worry about it, So I said "what's making the noise?" He said, "I don't know" I said, "Then how can you tell me not to worry about it". He didn't have anything to say after that.

The Dumba--es left the stickers on the exhaust pipe so now the exhaust smells like burning plastic when it heats up... Dealership service departments [:@] (Shaking Head)


Attempt #1 (2 to go)

 

I share your pain. I took my truck to another dealership for a second opinion and they told me "thats normal for a hemi engine to make that noise". I challenged them to find me a truck on the lot that made this noise as loud as mine... they just looked at me stupid.

They say that the Hemi engine does make a little noise but mine is loud. If you crawl underneath the noise does sound like it is coming from the engine. Almost like noisy valves or something in that area (I am not a mechanic just a unhappy owner).

A friend who is a mechanic at the Dodge dealership said they have no idea, they are or did discuss it with Chrysler and Chrylser has no fix for it.

****'s me off so bad I am most likely going to sell the truck...

Rick