Jdub

2500 SO Auto 4x4
I'm getting a buzzing type sound that sounds like it's coming from the center of the dash (or in that general area, I can't pin point it) and I can't find it for the life of me. It only does it every so often for no appearant reason. I can be sitting idle (Park/N/R doesn't matter) and bump up about 10-20 rpm's and it goes away, let off and it comes back. It's driving me nuts becuase it's rather loud and annoying. I thought it might be the AC but turning it off doesn't stop the noise either. Anyone have this problem. Thanks.

phox_mulder

As a matter of fact, I just noticed it last night.

Sounded like it was coming from dead center in the dash.

Turned radio off, still there.
Turned AC off, still there.
Closed cup holder, still there.
(cup holder has been known to rattle around previously)

Put my finger on the glove box and it stopped.

Opened glove box, shut it and it was still there.
Re-opened glove box, shuffled stuff around, and it went away.

2002 2500, probably not the same thing, but worth a look.


phox

spots

probably a resonance. If you can blip the throttle or change rpm and it goes away it usually can be repaired easily. Start grabbing stuff and wiggling and you will eventually find it. Wiring looms have been known to buzz. You gotta remember this is a diesel and diesels have some vibrations. HTH

BB6Wheeler

Newbie- Just entered the world of diesel- Same thing happens to mine. tried same things..shut off ac, radio. Still there. Not all the time. I'll give it a few more miles (375 now) and see what happens. Maybe someone will figure it out before me (that won't be too difficult). You guys are great.

cma1day

good luck finding any help...mine has it too ,along with some other problems....everybody comments but nobody ever seem to come up with a fix....

Mexstan

While it is buzzing give the dash a thump in various spots with side of a closed fist. If the buzzing stops momemtarily then it is just a matter of tracking down what is causing it. No guarantee, but put pressure on various places until it stops. It could be a pain to track down but with perserverance you should find the cause.

MikeyB

Mine does it, only with a cold engine, once the engine is warmed up the buzz goes away. And only get the buzz right off idle. Traced it to the CD in the CD player. No CD, no buzz.

MikeyB

cma1day

nope mine is loud....not the cd player....i have tried everything short of pulling the dash out...thanks anyway

mitchkim

check for loose change or other items in the ash tray ???

cumminsho2500

i had the same thing....try pushing the clear plastic cover behing the steering wheel the protects the gauges.....MINE STOPPED NOW

cumminsho2500

i know how it is... when i hear stuff like that i get mad and wont stop driving till the sound is gone........and i do not like how i pay 40000 dollars for a truck and there is problems like this. and another problem is the paint....WHY DOES IT SCRATCH SO EASY..... being 18 years old paying 450 a month i expect a truck that is nearly 100 % perfect....mine is about 95% perfect.... but lighting up those tires with the h.o. makes it about 99 % ;D

spots

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i know how it is... when i hear stuff like that i get mad and wont stop driving till the sound is gone........and i do not like how i pay 40000 dollars for a truck and there is problems like this. and another problem is the paint....WHY DOES IT SCRATCH SO EASY..... being 18 years old paying 450 a month i expect a truck that is nearly 100 % perfect....mine is about 95% perfect.... but lighting up those tires with the h.o. makes it about 99 % ;D
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And being 18 you know 10x as much as someone who is 30 or 40 right??
Lighten up dude, its only a truck... ;D

Vittorio

Simple. Drop a Marty Robbins CD in there and turn up the volume on the 240 watt amp.

cumminsho2500

OH NO!!!!!!!!! guys on the way to work this morning i heard the noise from the middle of the dash...i do not like it at all. i noticed it when i come to a stop at certain rpms when going forward.. sometimes turning.. it sound like its under the dash somewhere i checked everywhere else i even took everything out of my glove box, ash tray, and cup holders it sounds like its something near the windsheild..... :'(

since i feel i have to gain respect from you older guys if you want ill bring it to my dodge dealer and ask them whats up with that noise ....all in favor of me doing this say AYE

whoever said your 18 what do you know..... >
just because im 18 years old doesnt mean i know nothing. yeah it is a truck....but its not you usual truck its a 40,000 dollar truck with all the options and all the best equipment. if there is a noise or any problem i am gonna bring it up in this forum thats what its for right. you dont have to know much to notice something come to your computer and type it and post it.

cma1day

i think i found it!!!!!!!!!!!!....im tryin g to get the truck to do now...i will post tonight or tom.