SUBJECT: RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL / SERVICE ACTION #10-009
Engine Ticking Sound In Cold Temperatures


INVOLVED VEHICLES:2009 (DC) Ram Truck (3500 Chassis Cab) (Includes International Markets)

2009 (DH) Ram Truck (1500/2500 Pick Up) (Includes International Markets)
2009 (DS) Ram Truck (1500) (Includes International Markets)
2009 (DX) Ram Truck (Mexico) (Includes International Markets)

NOTE: This Service Action affects both sold and unsold vehicles.

DISCUSSION:
A number of models built before August 14, 2009 (MDH 0814XX) equipped with a 5.7L
engine (Sales code EZC or EZD or EZH) may have been built with an engine that may
emit a ticking sound heard at start-up in cold ambient temperatures. This sound could
be less noticeable as the engine warms to normal operating temperature. This condition may be caused by broken or loose manifold bolts for cylinders # 7 and # 8.
Dealers are required to replace both sets of exhaust manifold bolts for cylinders # 7 and # 8 with new stainless steel higher strength bolts.

Wow finally there's an official answer to the ticking question. I remember one of the members a while back had videos of the ticking on his truck and he wasn't getting anywhere finding out the reason. I wonder if he's still on the site.

Once again, thanks for the great information Randy.

I was wondering the same thing myself. They just released this one 2 days ago.

Thanks Randy . Good info there .

Thanks, Randy.

This is just for 2009 trucks, eh? Darn...my 2007 ticks a lot!

Glad to have ya on here Randy, getting us all the inside scoop.

I have noticed some ticking noises, (not too loud,) at start up. it doesn't really get below 32F here much.
i hope that i don't have that problem, the dealership has pulled my intake once already & replaced the short runner valve, think that is when my radiator got damaged, it was replaced after i.. err b*tched about it

i see mine is:
body model code DS1H41
engine EZD 5.7 V8 HEMI MDS VVT
transmission DGQ 5-spd automatic 545RFE

where do you look for this info:
(I know my build date was Oct '08)

don't know hwat the DH, DS or DX is


2009 (DH) Ram Truck (1500/2500 Pick Up) (Includes International Markets)
2009 (DS) Ram Truck (1500) (Includes International Markets)
2009 (DX) Ram Truck (Mexico) (Includes International Markets)

where do you find the sales code?

A number of models built before August 14, 2009 (MDH 0814XX) equipped with a 5.7L
engine (Sales code EZC or EZD or EZH)

WOW, thanks again, Randy! We appreciate you and your knowledge/insight!

LadyRam, i found the information on my window sticker, they had put it in my glove compartment, when they detailed it at the dealer & I asked the parts dept. to print out exactly what i had on the trucks build sheet

what i have not been able to figure out is, on the window sticker it reads
Engine: 5.7-Liter V8 HEMI(R) MDS VCT Engine but on the print out that i got from the parts counter, it reads
Engine: EZD 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine, seems crazy to me

For reasons I don't understand, they sometimes refer to VVT as VCT.

Yeah my 2007 5.7 Hemi has that same ticking sound are ya'll sure the 2007 isn't part of the recall?

I found this abbreviation code? for the dodge rams? not sure that its correct
D1- Ram 3500 (2006-2008)
D2- Ram 3500 (2009-up)
D3- Ram 3500 future gen?
DA- Ram 4500 (2008-up)
DC- Ram 3500 Cab Chassis (2007-2008)
DD- Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 2009-up?
DH- Ram HD Regular & Quad cab (2005-2006)
DH- Ram 2500 (2007-2008)
DJ- Jeep (1955-1982)
DK- ?
DM- Ram 5500 (2008-up)
DN- Durango 1st gen (1998-2003)
DP- ?

DR- Ram Regular & Quad Cab 3rd gen (2002-2006)
DR- Ram 1500 (2007-2008)

DS- Ram 1500 4th gen (2009-up)
DT- Ram 5th gen?
DU- ?
DX- Ram (2005-2008, Mexico)
DY- Ram (2009-up?, Mexico)

Yeah my 2007 5.7 Hemi has that same ticking sound are ya'll sure the 2007 isn't part of the recall?

Positive. A "Hemi tick" is normal. The RRT is a different matter.

I have a 2004 but the exhaust manifolds are pretty rusted up. The guy I bought it from did not take very good care of it. If it is leaking that would make sense. Thanks for the info.:smiley_thumbs_up:

Cheers Randy. Great info for everyone.:smileup:

i have ticking noise took to dealer they said my bolts were replaced in exhust , still have tick . on my 09 . i think it's a valve sound like it to me .

Does this apply to the 04 Dodge Ram 1500 as well,Mine has been ticking ever since I bought it. The dealars say not to worry about it.

Yes, it applies to yours as well.

the dealerships are still not getting the kits in enough numbers to count, maybe 2 kits a week are now coming in, mine are still on back order & i have been at the dealership twice in the last week, both times i had different service writers & both mentioned the new TSB.
when they call me to let me know that mine are in, i will also be getting my 30,000 tune up & fuel system service.
i should order a CATCH CAN & have that installed at the same time, the guys at my dealership are interested in how good they are & how the mounting sits