'03 Dodge Ram automatic "noise"

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HD in NY - 21 Apr 2005 01:33 GMT

Has anyone had a problem with the automatic used with the
Hemi engine? By that I mean a failure of any sort. Mine has
a sound I can best describe as sounding like a valve opening
and closing rapidly. Happens when the transmission is close
to a downshift but not quite ready to do so. I've been
assured by the service department it's common and not a
cause for worry. It happens in 3rd, 4th and 5th.
HD in NY

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HD in NY - 21 Apr 2005 18:05 GMT

> Has anyone had a problem with the automatic used with the Hemi engine?
> By that I mean a failure of any sort. Mine has a sound I can best
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> cause for worry. It happens in 3rd, 4th and 5th.
> HD in NY

Judging by the lack of responses, I guess no one has had any
failures. Has anyone else experienced the same noise from
this transmission then?
HD in NY

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Nosey - 21 Apr 2005 20:02 GMT

I had a '05 Hemi Durango rental for a week last month. I didn't notice any
transmission noises.

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RW - 21 Apr 2005 23:55 GMT

> > Has anyone had a problem with the automatic used with the Hemi engine?
> > By that I mean a failure of any sort. Mine has a sound I can best
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> this transmission then?
> HD in NY

I've got an '04 Hemi automatic and I haven't heard any tranny noises. Sorry
I couldn't be more help.

Ron W.

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HD in NY - 22 Apr 2005 01:22 GMT

>>>Has anyone had a problem with the automatic used with the Hemi engine?
>>>By that I mean a failure of any sort. Mine has a sound I can best
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> Ron W.

Thanks. I'm told that the '03 transmission does this but
doesn't cause any harm. Since I questioned the service
department about the noise, maybe I'm covered. I also tow a
30' trailer with it and it does it either towing or solo.It
also unlocks and locks several times while towing and going
up a slight grade (like overpasses). This with the OD locked
out. This also is "normal" as per the Chryco Service Manager.
HD in NY

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US - 24 Apr 2005 17:52 GMT

I've got the '03 with Hemi and auto: Haven't noticed the noise. I also pull
a 28' trailer and haven't noticed it unlocking and locking (I assume you
mean some sort of "hunting" type feeling) Unless i forget to lock out the
OD.

> >>>Has anyone had a problem with the automatic used with the Hemi engine?
> >>>By that I mean a failure of any sort. Mine has a sound I can best
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> out. This also is "normal" as per the Chryco Service Manager.
> HD in NY

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HD in NY - 24 Apr 2005 20:16 GMT

> I've got the '03 with Hemi and auto: Haven't noticed the noise. I also pull
> a 28' trailer and haven't noticed it unlocking and locking (I assume you
> mean some sort of "hunting" type feeling) Unless i forget to lock out the
> OD.

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Sorry I forgot to thank you for your response. One quick
note on the unlocking. It only does it with OD locked out.
If I leave it in OD, the transmission will shift from 5th
lockup to 3rd unlocked on a grade. This is with cruise on
and engaged.
HD in NY

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HD in NY - 24 Apr 2005 20:17 GMT

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Thanks. I've got to get the oil and filter changed again
soon. Guess I'm going to have to pursue this again with the
Service Manager. I've checked to see if there was a computer
update for it but haven't found any. The noise isn't real
loud but is annoying, plus any noise from a transmission or
engine is cause for concern.

Wish Mike S. would chip in on this.
HD in NY

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Mike Simmons - 25 Apr 2005 02:57 GMT

>> I've got the '03 with Hemi and auto: Haven't noticed the noise. I also
>> pull
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> Wish Mike S. would chip in on this.
> HD in NY

HD:

I just saw your post... email me with your details.

Mike

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