What is with all the dang Noises?

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S2K632

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The sound that my drivers door makes in my 09 Ram 1500 when it hits the bumps is annoying. It sounds like the door is always open. it also leaks a little water from the top of the door when it rains. Aside form this it has 86K miles and only oil changes, 1 brake pad change and a left front bearing. Need help on the door thanks
 

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I never heard a single rattle from anywhere, interior or exterior on my 2013 1500. And so far same goes on my 2017. The build quality of both trucks, especially the Laramie, exceeds all other vehicles ive owned.
 

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I recently developed a rattle in my dash....the dealership had to replace it due to them damaging the dash while replacing something else....don't get me started. Anyway, in my searching for the source of the noise I found a bolt on the dash near the windshield that wasn't reinstalled from the dash replacement. I put a bolt in there and the rattle was gone. I hate anyone touching my truck!!
 

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I have three noise issues on my 2016. The center console rattles all the time, both the latch and the console assembly itself. Second issue is the rattle from the driver's side seat belt tensioner--sounds like it's going to drop down inside the pillar. Third is wind whistle at the top of the driver door.

My servicing dealer is not where I bought the truck, and their response has been that it is "all normal, no defect detected".
:(
DG
 

huntergreen

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I have an annoying rattle inside my dash on rough roads only, must have something to do with bajaing it during antelope season. :gunner:

Thought I had a rattle from my dash over the globe box. Turned out it was my replacement windshield not bring seated properly.
 

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The only noises I get are the ones I create by leaving a shoulder belt not fully retracted, or carrying a spare umbrella in a door slot, or leaving a CD crystal in the center console.

White Lithium grease works pretty well on door hinge noise too. :superhack:
 

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I have a damn little squeak around my kick board on the drivers side and can't find it.......
 
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I have three noise issues on my 2016. The center console rattles all the time, both the latch and the console assembly itself. Second issue is the rattle from the driver's side seat belt tensioner--sounds like it's going to drop down inside the pillar. Third is wind whistle at the top of the driver door.

My servicing dealer is not where I bought the truck, and their response has been that it is "all normal, no defect detected".
:(
DG

Hi RamInfo,

Have you experienced any issues closing your center console? There is a TSB related to that which may be causing the rattling:

"NUMBER: 23-048-16
GROUP: Body
DATE: October 05, 2016

SUBJECT:
Upper Console Lid Does Not Latch Or Is Hard To Close

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe that the upper console lid does not latch or must be slammed to latch closed."

If you'd like to PM our page with your VIN I'd be happy to check if this TSB applies to your vehicle. Unfortunately I don't see any other TSBs related to the other rattles; however, if you aren't satisfied with the diagnosis you received from your dealership you can enter your zip code here to find another one in your area for a second opinion: https://www.ramtrucks.com/en/find-dealer/. Feel free to PM our page with any questions or concerns!

Andrea
Ram Social Care Specialist
 

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Hi RamInfo,

Have you experienced any issues closing your center console? There is a TSB related to that which may be causing the rattling:

"NUMBER: 23-048-16
GROUP: Body
DATE: October 05, 2016

SUBJECT:
Upper Console Lid Does Not Latch Or Is Hard To Close

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe that the upper console lid does not latch or must be slammed to latch closed."

If you'd like to PM our page with your VIN I'd be happy to check if this TSB applies to your vehicle. Unfortunately I don't see any other TSBs related to the other rattles; however, if you aren't satisfied with the diagnosis you received from your dealership you can enter your zip code here to find another one in your area for a second opinion: https://www.ramtrucks.com/en/find-dealer/. Feel free to PM our page with any questions or concerns!

Andrea
Ram Social Care Specialist

Thank you, Andrea-- I will check on that, but the fact is I wish I *did* have to slam the lid to get it latched as at least then it would be firmly held in place and not rattling. I am coming up on a routine oil change and tire rotation at the dealership and am going to raise my three issues and ask them to investigate. If I still have the problems after the service, I'll reach out to you. Thanks for caring!
DG
 

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Thank you, Andrea-- I will check on that, but the fact is I wish I *did* have to slam the lid to get it latched as at least then it would be firmly held in place and not rattling. I am coming up on a routine oil change and tire rotation at the dealership and am going to raise my three issues and ask them to investigate. If I still have the problems after the service, I'll reach out to you. Thanks for caring!
DG

Hi RamInfo,

Sounds good! Please keep us updated, we're happy to help if needed.

Andrea
Ram Social Care Specialist
 

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my 17' sport has 0 squeaks or rattles. It is buy far the quietest and smoothest drving truck i've ever owned. Ill be it, when I'm on grid roads and look at my box, it looks like by box is ratttling around on the frame seperate from my cab. Quite strange to be honest....assuming this has to do with the coils in the rear
 

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Surprisingly, my 12' is rather quiet and squeak free even with lift and mud tires.
 

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Mine started having a squeaky rubbing noise from the windshield area. I removed the spacers underneath the windshield (under the windshield wiper panel). No more squeak.
 

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The only annoying noise on my 17 Sport is the sun shade for the sun roof. With the shade open, it makes a metallic clink every time you hit a little bump. I can wedge my finger between it and the headliner and it goes away. My 10 Sport would only make rattling noises from the console on hot days.... but when you live in AK those are far and few between lol.
 
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