'03 Dodge Ram automatic "noise"

Apr 21, 2005 8 Replies

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



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

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

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

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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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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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

HD:

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

Mike

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