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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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Question weird noise

I have a 03 v8 Dakota, I have recently been hearing a high pitched sequel come from my truck, it sounds like it is come from underneath my cab. It only happens when I accelerate from a stop.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 09:42 PM
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Under the cab? Maybe an exhaust leak?

Are you sure it isn't under the hood? Bad tensioner maybe?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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I agree with 00DakDan here. Sounds like a new tensioner and belt may be in order.

With the engine at idle, watch the tensioner for bounce or any movement at all; there should be no "real" movement. If it bounces, then it's bad.

Report back if it's steady, then we'll direct you to a better place to look.

Good luck!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 09:54 PM
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I checked it out the only thing that is moving the slightest bit, is the bottom pulley.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:45 AM
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Do you mean the one on the crank? Is it slipping?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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It not slipping, it has a slight wobble
 
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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If you can gas the engine by hand while under the hood and repeat the noise, you can spray WD-40 on the belt/area to see if that is the cause. Otherwise, you can spray WD-40, get in and drive, to see if the sound has immediately stopped.
 
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