She's growling at me!
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From: Fishers, IN
She's growling at me!
During my last trip to the ORV park I noticed my 12 Rubicon was "growling" at me... (and that may be coincidence, I hadnt been driving much with windows down before that)
It seems to be coming from the accessory belt area. Maybe the PS or AC pump??? Definitely under the hood, seems its in the front of the engine.
Its a low waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar sound (work with me here... Im trying) It sounds like a pissed off cat. You know that evil low whirring growl they do? It is only noticable when idling, low idle at that. When you first start the engine its not there, then when it kicks down to low idle (500 RPM) it starts. Hot, cold doesnt matter. I washed it several times thinking maybe some mud got up in something. No change. No dash lights are yelling at me, no other problems that I have noticed. Only 1500 miles on it.
I am about to take it to the dealer and see if its a problem.
Anyone else run into this?
It seems to be coming from the accessory belt area. Maybe the PS or AC pump??? Definitely under the hood, seems its in the front of the engine.
Its a low waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar sound (work with me here... Im trying) It sounds like a pissed off cat. You know that evil low whirring growl they do? It is only noticable when idling, low idle at that. When you first start the engine its not there, then when it kicks down to low idle (500 RPM) it starts. Hot, cold doesnt matter. I washed it several times thinking maybe some mud got up in something. No change. No dash lights are yelling at me, no other problems that I have noticed. Only 1500 miles on it.
I am about to take it to the dealer and see if its a problem.
Anyone else run into this?
Last edited by msquaredIN; Sep 11, 2011 at 01:37 PM.
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JK Enthusiast
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Just got back from the dealer. They first thought it was just mud on the belt, but it was still growling after they cleaned it. Now they tell me they have to call Chrysler and order parts. They think it is the idler pulley/bearing.
Hopefully I will get a call soon that the parts are in and we can get my Rubicon happy and quiet again.
Hopefully I will get a call soon that the parts are in and we can get my Rubicon happy and quiet again.
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Rediculous!!!
First trip to dealer - they cleaned it, no change. Had to contact Chrysler so sent me away.
Second trip - Set me up in a rental car for 2 days. Representative from corporate looked at it. No change. Have to order parts, sent me away.
THIRD trip - Set me up in a rental again, just got the call, they changed the belt and NO CHANGE! THEY HAVE TO ORDER AN ALTERNATOR AND IDLER!!!! So again I have to go get my Jeep and wait...
WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU NOT ORDER EVERYTHING ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE THAT MIGHT MAKE NOISE and return what you dont use???
So maybe by the end of the week I get to make the FOURTH TRIP to get this noise fixed. I reminded them that I leave for the Jamboree next Thursday and it would be nice if my new Jeep didnt sound like crap the entire time.
Good thing I love this $#*@ thing or it just would not be worth the hassle!
Second trip - Set me up in a rental car for 2 days. Representative from corporate looked at it. No change. Have to order parts, sent me away.
THIRD trip - Set me up in a rental again, just got the call, they changed the belt and NO CHANGE! THEY HAVE TO ORDER AN ALTERNATOR AND IDLER!!!! So again I have to go get my Jeep and wait...
WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU NOT ORDER EVERYTHING ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE THAT MIGHT MAKE NOISE and return what you dont use???
So maybe by the end of the week I get to make the FOURTH TRIP to get this noise fixed. I reminded them that I leave for the Jamboree next Thursday and it would be nice if my new Jeep didnt sound like crap the entire time.
Good thing I love this $#*@ thing or it just would not be worth the hassle!
