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Why does my car make a loud squeak when I start it up?

Why does my car make a loud squeak when I start it up?

A loud squeak, which I believe is coming from one of the pulley wheels. The noise begins about 10-15 minutes after starting the engine (ie, after it warms up). The squeak correlates with the engine rpms, and goes away after about 3k rpms.

Why does my Ram 1500 not start up?

Turn the key, gauges radio everything but the starter comes on. The trick I found I’d if I hold the ignition switch to the starting position, 15, 30, a minute, sometimes longer, it’ll finally crank over and start. Not sure what’s causing this.

Are there any problems with the Dodge Ram 1500?

Definitely not the starter.. Known to be problems with these Ram 1500 are faulty ignition switches that burn out but not completely so they work intermediately. if you have enough juice in your battery to run all your lights and accessories then the starter would make at least a half-assed attempt..

When does the squeak of the engine go away?

The squeak correlates with the engine rpms, and goes away after about 3k rpms. Also, the squeak leaves after driving through water (for a few seconds), so it’s in a place where the wheels can kick water. The pitch of the squeak changes if I spin the wheel all the way over in either direction.

What causes a ticking sound in a Dodge Ram 1500?

A bad or failing manifold leads to decreased engine performance, and broken manifold bolts are common in Dodge Ram 1500s of all ages. The most common symptom of broken or degraded bolts is a ticking sound on cold starts, frequently heard from the passenger side of the truck.

What causes a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 to stall?

Some 2004 Dodge Ram 1500s stall when braking and at idle, as well. The most common report is that on a cold start, the truck won’t move when put in gear. The transmission may also slip or refuse to shift at all, which is one of the main 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission shifting problems.

Why is my Dodge Ram 1500 not shifting?

The transmission may also slip or refuse to shift at all, which is one of the main 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission shifting problems. Sometimes switching out the solenoids can fix the problem for around $50 to $100 plus labor if you have it done by a shop.

Why does my Dodge Ram make a cricket noise?

The dealer did tell me that dodge chrysler has a bullitan that says cricket noise is coming from the speaker when sterio turned down low or off is interference from GSM type cell phones to close to radio or amp I have a 2003 dodge 3/4 ton 2 wl drive cummins. At 60 to 75 mph I get this fairly loud low pitch whining noise.

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Ruth Doyle