Engine Whine - 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7 with etorque

[Kevo]

Hello,

I have a new 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn with the 5.7 Hemi and etorque. I have about 5500 miles on it. I bought it at the end of June this year. I have noticed for the last 2000 or so miles that my engine has this whining/humming noise when accelerating and decelerating. It is very noticeable in the cab and outside the truck. I have no idea what it is and all service centers around me are about 2-3 weeks out. I was wondering if any of you had a similar issue?

 

[Skg74]

Sounds to me like your generator is going bad.

 

[Kevo]

Sounds to me like your generator is going bad.

Oh, I really hope not...

 

[Skg74]

Still should be under warranty if that’s what’s wrong.

 

[Kevo]

Still should be under warranty if that’s what’s wrong.

Yeah, it's just getting it in there and figuring out how long I'll be without it. Only vehicle I have.

 

[Dr. Cheeseburger]

Yea I would take it in ASAP. That definitely doesn't sound right. Fellow e-Torque owner here

 

[hehovis]

could be any of the other pulleys on the MGU belt drive. there's a tensioner and ilder pulley. its a bearing noise for sure. unfortunately things do break and these days the dealers are very slow. my ilder seems to be throwing a little grease from the seal on the bearing. mines probably going to be causing problems before to long

 

[Kevo]

Yea I would take it in ASAP. That definitely doesn't sound right. Fellow e-Torque owner here

Got it scheduled for October 1st 8am to be brought in for service.

 

[Skg74]

Yeah, it's just getting it in there and figuring out how long I'll be without it. Only vehicle I have.

Yeah, that does stink. Good luck in getting it fixed.

 

[GKIII]

A bearing somewhere on your accessory drive is about to eat itself.

 

[206truck]

Did you figure out what was wrong here? Same noise happening on my truck.

 

[jeffro2011]

Same thing on my etorque 5.7

 

[Holly_Renee]

Got it scheduled for October 1st 8am to be brought in for service.

Did you figure out what was wrong? Mine is doing this exact same thing. Same noise as well.