Recent content by Calhoun213

  1. Calhoun213

    How many miles before brake job

    2012 1500 Bighorn 5.7l mostly highway driving, no towing. Rear brakes and roaters were changed out around 74k and front brakes and roaters were changed out at 79k. Truck was running factory pads.
  2. Calhoun213

    Engine electrical connection

    Thanks. I reconnected it. The clip that keeps them together seems broken so I need to get a few zip ties. Joe
  3. Calhoun213

    Engine electrical connection

    Hey guys I was checking my oil this morning and I notice an electrical connection unplugged in the engine bay. It's on the driver's side between the radiator and fender. Nothing seems off when driving but I'm wondering what this connection is and if it should be connected. My truck is a 2012...
  4. Calhoun213

    What did you own before your current RAM?

    Started off with a 1985 Chevy Caviler Wagon until the head gasket blew. got a 1989 Pontiac Grand-am from Family. drove until overdrive in transmission failed. moved to a 1998 Chevy Lumina until the ECU got fried by a short in the wiring. moved to a new 2004 Ram 1500 ST. traded ram in for a 2008...
  5. Calhoun213

    Noise issue

    Update on noise issue: Had the dealership work on the truck all day yesterday. They traced the issue back to the Clutch fan assembly and replaced it. Noise is finally gone. Thanks for everyone assistance.
  6. Calhoun213

    Noise issue

    Will do.
  7. Calhoun213

    Noise issue

    I just made another appointment with the dealership for this. I am insisting they hear the noise with me present before they pull the truck into their bays and will be waiting the entire time at the dealership for this repair. i ain't leavin until the noise is gone. Thanks
  8. Calhoun213

    Noise issue

    Power steering pump was replaced by dealership as it was making alot of noise. Idler pulley was replaced when i brought the truck to the mechanic for this noise. They diagnosed the Idle pulley needing replacement. This noise started about 3-4 weeks ago as of this post. Idle pulley was replaced...
  9. Calhoun213

    Noise issue

    Hey guys, having an issue with an odd noise coming from the front of the truck. I can't seem to identify it. --Update--- I have embeded it off of youtube. Sound starts at 5sec and goes to 19 sec mark. Sound is recorded from the front grill external to the truck. Info on the truck: 2012 Ram...
  10. Calhoun213

    Audio attachement question.

    Hey guys, a little off topic. How to do i upload an audio file of a sound i am hearing with my Truck? I cannot seem to find a way to do this. I have the file in .wav and M4a. I did not see a specific thread or a help section so i am hoping you can assist. A video would just be an image of my...
  11. Calhoun213

    Question on rpm limit

    Thanks for the info guys. This gives me a good piece of mind.
  12. Calhoun213

    Question on rpm limit

    Hello. I have .2012 ram 1500 bighorn with the 5.7 V8 with only 50k on the clock. I see it has no redline on the rpms. What is the redline? Reason I ask is a few times merging on the highway I had to push it to 4k and I don't want to damage anything. Thanks
  13. Calhoun213

    A Hemi getting 24mpg?

    I have a 2012 1500 bighorn with the 5.7 v8 4x2. Coming home from Cape may along rte 55 I got 23.7mpg in cruise control per the on board computer. Was traveling approx 62-63 mph in the right lane for about 1hr or so. 20" wheels and truck is bone stock. Had rear window and driver window open. So...
  14. Calhoun213

    USB mp3 audio question

    hey guys, I just got a 2012 ram 1500 big horn edition. I have the stock, non infotainment radio. I have a usb port in the upper glove box. I have tried plugging in a stock usb thumb drive but I cannot choose it by hitting "aux" button. Is there some special type of drive for this? manual states...
Top