Bad whine when driving

[Ramtruck16]

my 16' Ram has just started to make this really loud whining sound when driving and while at idle, it is not the A/c as it makes no diffrence if its on or off. The truck has 36k. what could this be? I have to take it in because my cruise control doesn't work right so id like to do some troubleshooting of my own. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Fitz-0518]

Check your serpentine pulleys and tension pulley. Easy to do. Move your belt out of the way. Hand spin/turn the wheels. If they do not move very smooth or make a grating noise, you found your problem. An old mechanic trick. While it is running carefully spray WD 40 on the bolt/bearing part of the pulley. If it quiets you found it.

 

[Pull Ya]

^^^^^ This sounds like a good place to start-----------unless you just recently installed a supercharger----LOL
Jay

 

[huntergreen]

I would check the alternator and water pump along with the pulleys.

 

[RamCares]

my 16' Ram has just started to make this really loud whining sound when driving and while at idle, it is not the A/c as it makes no diffrence if its on or off. The truck has 36k. what could this be? I have to take it in because my cruise control doesn't work right so id like to do some troubleshooting of my own. Any help would be appreciated.

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[dexter]

my 16' Ram has just started to make this really loud whining sound when driving and while at idle, it is not the A/c as it makes no diffrence if its on or off. The truck has 36k. what could this be? I have to take it in because my cruise control doesn't work right so id like to do some troubleshooting of my own. Any help would be appreciated.

Could be an exhaust related issue also.

Check fluid levels in all areas.

 

[Rado]

The last bad whining noise I had I push her out the door :O Now no more whine :O.. But really I am no help but will be following to see what you find

 

[Ramtruck16]

Fixed the problem, the breather hose was loose and was making noise against the airbox, i reconnected the hose and the noise went away..
it seems like someone knocked it loose when i had it in the dealer for an oil change.

 

[Fitz-0518]

Love the no deep dive sophisticated complicated expensive fix's. Good outcome thanks for the conclusion.

 

[Rado]

Fixed the problem, the breather hose was loose and was making noise against the airbox, i reconnected the hose and the noise went away..
it seems like someone knocked it loose when i had it in the dealer for an oil change.

Thanks for the Update ! Glad it was a easy fix !

 

[Ramm5.7]

The last bad whining noise I had I push her out the door :O Now no more whine :O.. But really I am no help but will be following to see what you find

My thought exactly when I saw the thread headline.....
If you have a bad whine, get rid of her...

 

[Rado]

My thought exactly when I saw the thread headline.....
If you have a bad whine, get rid of her...

Well I did slow down to 25 MPH and went through a puddle to soften the fall so I would not be a total ass hat lol :O