Regulator valve may cause noise when transmission is in reverse: Dodge Ram 1500 Transmission & Drivetrain

Problem overview

A loud buzzing or whining when the transmission is in reverse may be caused by a regulator valve in the transmission valve body. A revised valve was released that does not resonate. Careful diagnosis should be performed because other causes can create the noise.

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Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles with this problem

8 model years affected

Average mileage: 125,850 miles

(37,000 - 240,000)

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Regulator valve may cause noise when transmission is in reverse on Dodge Ram 1500

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