Loud Noise on Startup

[ADJS]

I also have noticed this loud pop or click noise when starting. I thought it may be a backfire and having something to do with Multi cylinder deactivation system during start up causing a backfire or something.

 

[Snakes709]

Why would you get charged $169 for a warranty concern? Since Tuesday when I got my last bang on start up I've only used remote start and it hasn't banged once. I was parking my truck and I saw a red 2019 Ram Rebel a couple spots away. I parked and lowered my windows right when the owner came out and started his truck, guess what? Big loud bang like we all been getting.

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If i bring it in and they “cant duplicate the problem” or determine nothing is wrong, i get charged a dianostics fee. If they do find something wrong and determine something needs to be fixed, the fee is reimbursed.

 

[RebelSteve]

Are you thinking you'd like to bring this to the attention of your dealer? If you end up getting an inspection, let us know. We're available via direct message and would be happy to help.

Jasmine
Ram Social Care Specialist

At some point, yes. I suffer from dealer-phobia though. Seems like every time I take it to the dealer it comes home with a new problem. For instance, last week it was there because of a factory/assembly quality problem and it was given back to me with a scratched-up fender flare. I was provided a new one. Also, since this issue is intermittent, I have very little faith that they will actually be able to diagnose and fix the issue. I'm going to see if I can capture it closer to the source on a GoPro and go from there.

 

[RamCares]

At some point, yes. I suffer from dealer-phobia though. Seems like every time I take it to the dealer it comes home with a new problem. For instance, last week it was there because of a factory/assembly quality problem and it was given back to me with a scratched-up fender flare. I was provided a new one. Also, since this issue is intermittent, I have very little faith that they will actually be able to diagnose and fix the issue. I'm going to see if I can capture it closer to the source on a GoPro and go from there.
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Understandable, RebelSteve. This is the reason we always suggest getting a case created before heading into the dealer. We want to make sure all options have been explored during your visit. Keep me updated. If do end up going, send us a direct message so I can get started on a case.

Jasmine
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[2019 Ram Clunker]

Hi david55838,
I certainly understand your reason for not wanting to visit the dealer. We would like to have this looked into further by the appropriate team. If you are experiencing this, please send us a private message with your VIN and mileage.
Lydia
Ram Social Care Specialist

Can the RAM care specialist contact me? I am having the same problem and have been to the dealership. They said it needs to break or the FCA needs to come out with a bulletin to fix it. They said its not there problem the FCA says it a problem. Extremely rude! I was able to replicate the problem over and over. They don't care and said when it breaks come back!!!!!!!!!!!!!! less than 300 miles on the new truck.

 

[RamCares]

Can the RAM care specialist contact me? I am having the same problem and have been to the dealership. They said it needs to break or the FCA needs to come out with a bulletin to fix it. They said its not there problem the FCA says it a problem. Extremely rude! I was able to replicate the problem over and over. They don't care and said when it breaks come back!!!!!!!!!!!!!! less than 300 miles on the new truck.

Hi 2019 Ram Clunker,
We're sorry to hear about this! I just sent you a private message in order to assist you further. I look forward to hearing from you.
Lydia
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[ldoh]

I have a brand new 2019 1500 Hemi purchased just a few days old. Drove it this morning and went out to drive it this evening. Outside air temp was still about 100 degrees. Unlike that video, upon initial start-up, not seconds later, it made several loud rhythmic metal on metal sounding clanks and then went away. It's a bit nerve racking especially for a brand new purchase. It would be good to know the official FCA word on this noise. This drivetrain has been around for years so there shouldn't be many unknowns unless FCA is keeping secrets..

 

[ldoh]

I should add - I plan to do regular oil analysis to monitor engine wear.

 

[Differia]

I changed my oil at 3000 miles to full synthetic oil. I heard the popping noise once or twice after the oil change. It's been a month and I have not heard the popping noise. I do hear the lifters tick for a few seconds at start up every now again.

 

[MaxKZ]

Hello from Kazakhstan. 1st of all, sorry for my english.

I've bought 2019 RAM REBEL at Dec,18. I hear this "startup-knocking" from the beginning of RAM use. Now it has 4000km of mileage.
My observations suggest that:
1. The sound happens at the start when PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ONLY.
2. With a remote start there is no sound.

I found the following solution for this feature and I'm using this way and reccomend it for you all:
If you want to start engine by push-start and don't want to hear this unpleasant sound:
WHEN STARTING, DON'T DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL STRONGLY - JUST TOUCHING IT LIGHTLY. (IF THE VEHICLE STANDS UNDER THE STAFF, ENSURE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE IS ACTIVATED)

I have not heard this sound for 2 weeks when I start the engine with a lightly pressed brake pedal.

p.s.:
My answer your early question:
The reason that the sound happens 2or3or4 times of 10 is only that these times you are harder on the brake pedal. that's all!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

 

[whetrick1]

I found the same thing. Once I hit the starter I have taken my foot off of the brake and don't hear anything. That's probably why you don't hear it when you crank it with the fob.


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[MaxKZ]

Definitely!

It is not necessary to completely remove the foot. simply do not press hard.

 

[riccnick]

I've definitely heard the clank when using remote start, and I'm pretty sure most of us are consistent enough with our pedal pressure's that this shouldn't be a variable.

The noise seems to be pretty much driveshaft related. I need to get out in the heat and finally just tighten the flange bolts and see what happens.

 

[MaxKZ]

I've definitely heard the clank when using remote start, and I'm pretty sure most of us are consistent enough with our pedal pressure's that this shouldn't be a variable.
The noise seems to be pretty much driveshaft related. I need to get out in the heat and finally just tighten the flange bolts and see what happens.

It's strange, but I never had a clank with remote start.

 

[drumexpert]

Hello from Kazakhstan. 1st of all, sorry for my english.

I've bought 2019 RAM REBEL at Dec,18. I hear this "startup-knocking" from the beginning of RAM use. Now it has 4000km of mileage.
My observations suggest that:
1. The sound happens at the start when PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ONLY.
2. With a remote start there is no sound.

I found the following solution for this feature and I'm using this way and reccomend it for you all:
If you want to start engine by push-start and don't want to hear this unpleasant sound:
WHEN STARTING, DON'T DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL STRONGLY - JUST TOUCHING IT LIGHTLY. (IF THE VEHICLE STANDS UNDER THE STAFF, ENSURE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE IS ACTIVATED)

I have not heard this sound for 2 weeks when I start the engine with a lightly pressed brake pedal.

p.s.:
My answer your early question:
The reason that the sound happens 2or3or4 times of 10 is only that these times you are harder on the brake pedal. that's all!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

Well I would like to report that I was able to clearly reproduce the startup sound by pushing hard on the brake pedal (three start ups - 2 hard brake pedal pressure with bang sound, 1 light brake pedal pressure no bang).
Glad someone figured it out. Now I'm gonna let the "Ram specialist" and the dealership known that I can reproduce the sound on the spot. Hopefully they can figure out what is the cause and if determine if there's a fix. Thanks

 

[MaxKZ]

Will waiting for result. Because there is no any Ram-dealer and Ram-service in Kazakhstan. But I want to know bang-cause too.

 

[mvfjet]

For the last 3 weeks I've almost exclusively used remote start and not once have I heard the bang. The few times I did use the push button start it banged 2 or 3 times, some of them really faint. I'll try the light break pedal tomorrow and see if it bangs. I don't mind using remote start on cold starts because it gives the engine an extra minute to circulate the oil and warm up a bit. Maybe the fix is something in the computer.

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[ZeroSeVen]

As MaxKZ from Kazakhstan shared earlier... I tried starting the truck a couple of times today with my foot just barely applying pressure on the brake pedal and guess what... no loud banging sound. I can't figure out any correlation in doing that but it seems to work or alleviate the unusual sound to say the least

 

[SD Rebel]

It's not just our truck that does it. These ZF HP transmissions are the cause, F150s have the clank worse than ours.

Never had this issue with my 2015 F150 Eco I drove for 4 years. My new Ram Rebel has been doing this since mile 1.

 

[SD Rebel]

If i bring it in and they “cant duplicate the problem” or determine nothing is wrong, i get charged a dianostics fee. If they do find something wrong and determine something needs to be fixed, the fee is reimbursed.

No dealer that I know of charges you while your vehicle is under warranty for something like that.