I only have one problem with my truck. It is an 06 CTD and it only has 13000 miles. Ok heres my problem , I know every cummins does this but its the squeaking noise it makes when you kill it. I know what causes it and everything I just wish that it didnt do it. Its kinda embarassing when you got a brand new truck and people think theres something wrong with it becuase when you kill it, it squeaks like that. Any way I know i gotta live with it just thought I would talk about it.

 

You don't have to live with it.........


Belt, Serpentine
Part Numbers:
53041138A$
53041139A$
Issue Description:
For 2003-2005 (up to 6/2/05) Diesel Rams: If ordering a belt to repair squealing upon engine shut-down, be advised that a new belt will not correct the concern. For customer satisfaction, a new OAP ( Overrunning Alternator Pulley, P/N 05183490AA ) is available to correct the concern. Replace the pulley and re-use the belt (if possible) to make an effective repair. See TSB 09-004-06 for further information.

 

can you get this done under warranty , will the dealership take care of it or do you have to do it yourself

 

I'm pretty sure they will fix it under wararnty - IF - you are still within warranty. If not, buy the part, save some money, and do it yourself!

 

I believe there is a TSB for it. Need some time to look it up. If I can find it will pass it on.

My '05 does the same thing and I remember guys mentioning the fix under a TSB.

 

what the big deal what people think i mean its just the nature of the beast. It's kind of like the saying we have "the smoke dont mean its broke".....but to each his own i hope they fix it for ya but if not a serp. belt aint much at all

 

Here's a reply from a while back that TXDRAM made.

TSB 09-004-06
Accessory Drive Belt Chirp At Shut Down

Symptom/Condition:
A chirping sound maybe heard coming from the accessory drive belt when the engine is
shut down.

Parts Required: Qty. Part No. Description
1 05183490AA Overrunning Clutch Pulley

Special Tools/Equipment Required:

8823 Generator Shaft Holder

Repair Procedure:

1. Disconnect and isolate both negative battery cables.
2. Remove the air cleaner box.
3. Loosen the accessory drive belt and disengage it from the generator.
4. Remove the generator.
5. Remove the drive pulley from the generator.
6. Install the new drive pulley, p/n 05183490AA, using toll number 8823 to hold the
generator shaft. Tighten the nut to 80 Nm (60 ft. lbs.)
7. Install the generator. Tighten the bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
8. Install the accessory drive belt.
9. Install the air cleaner box.
10. Connect the negative battery cables.

No cost.

 

When I had the 04 I thought about doing something about the chirp. Now that I have the 06 it does not chirp as much as the 04 and I kinda miss the shut down chirp now.

 

This is kind of off the subject, but if it's a TSB, is the dealership required to fix it for free? Or only if it's a recall?

 

TSB's are for information only. Recalls they will repair for free .

 

Thanks^

That's better for Dodge. There are only two recalls for the 2003, and there are probably close to 50 TSB's for the same truck.

Oh well, I'll live with my slight vibration throught steering wheel/pedals.

As for this post goes, My truck does not squeek on shut down, but it rattles more than some other diesels I've heard. I hope that just means it's broken in well!

 

Mine does not do it, but my buddy's 03 does. It doesn't bother me. People who think something is wrong are totally uneducated.

 

I believe the auto's chirp more than the manual tranny trucks.


And as far as any TSB work done on your truck, you should not be charged unless you have a bad dealer. As long as your truck is under warrenty, it should cover the TSB's. I have not had to pay for any of the TSB's I have had done to my truck. And that includes enabeling the pass. side air bag switch in my 04 QC.


Edited due to poor spelling.