hey i just recently bought a 2001 ram 1500 sport quad cab truck. When i put it in reverse, there is this kind of loud winding noise. idk what it is? anyone have an idea? my old dakota did it once or twice, but thats it. im not sure what it is? could it be soemthing serious? i am going to take it to my mechaninc sometime soon to have him check evrything out and inspect it while im at school. the trucj has 114k miles.

 

probably the pump in the transmission. mine makes a little noise in reverse when cold, not so bad when warmed up. if that's your only transmission problem, i wouldn't worry about it. shifting and shuddering and no go problems are worth worrying over.

 

Hey Townsley4, I have been told it is due to the pump in the transmission does not circulate in reverse. So it is due to lack of fluid moving through the transmission. Everyone has told me it does not hurt anything but if it annoys you just slap it in neutral for a few minutes to let the fluid circulate then leave. It helps some but you can still hear it if its not warmed up.

 

hey thanks for the help. yea i figured it was in the tranny somewhere. im only 18 if you didnt know, so im still learning, and this is onyl my 2nd truck. but anyway..thanks guys. do you guys know if the dash cover/caps they make will cover the whole dash? or just seperate parts? here is a link to what im talking about.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...Q5fAccessories

and also..about the trans fluid not working in reverse...is it suppose to work? or did it come from the factory that way?

thanks!!!!

 

any one know?? is it suppose to work in reverse or did it come like that from the factory? do they all do it or is it a problem.? thanks

 

It is a problem, but nothing to worry about yet as stated above. And no, they did not come from the factory like that.

 

Could be the torque converter. I have a new tranny and i have a whining noise when i put it into reverse. I know i need a new tq converter lol

 

Try a search, this has been covered a lot on here. Generally, it is a common issue that is not a problem (unless it is something else that is a problem).

 

You mean like if it does it in forward gears too right?

 

no it only does it in reverse. idk why? your right, it only does it when it is cold whent he truck has sat overnigth or all day. so it is a problem? how much would it cost to get it replaced/fixed?

thanks!