Idler pulley went south

[drew0622]

Heard a whining noise from my 2022 Gladiator the past few weeks, especially at start up. It was really noticeable when I would start it up in my garage, due to the semi enclosed area. I took it to my dealer, a bad idler pulley was the noise maker, they also had numerous software updates, one which cleared an engine misfire code, which really wasn't even there.

All is well now at $0 cost to me.

One highlight of the event was the free loaner they gave me........not too shabby.

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[Jesnamy01]

Glad you got it fixed. How many miles?

 

[drew0622]

15K. That has been the only issue I’ve had.

 

[RubiNewbCB]

I hear a chirping sound on my EcoD and I had a feeling it might be the idler pulley as well? It sounds like my truck is sending Morse Code messages at idle.

 

[tysongladiator]

Yea. I replaced my idler pulley about 8 months ago. The bearings were shot and they were making a constant squealing noise. I let it go on for months until I finally decided to fix it. I replaced both pulleys just in case.

 

[Rick_Jame55]

I hear a chirping sound on my EcoD and I had a feeling it might be the idler pulley as well? It sounds like my truck is sending Morse Code messages at idle.

My Ecodiesel has the occasional squeak also. Sounds like a brake caliper or even a suspension component settling. But the truck is in park at the drive through. Doesn’t do it all the time though.

 

[GoolsbyMD77]

Same issue here. 22 Mojave bad idler pulley bearing. 14600 miles on it. Letting dealership handle this one.

 

[drew0622]

Same issue here. 22 Mojave bad idler pulley bearing. 14600 miles on it. Letting dealership handle this one.

Easy fix.....software updates and free wash.

 

[GoolsbyMD77]

Oh yea it’s def easy I just don’t feel like doing it right now with it still being under full warranty

 

[tysongladiator]

Replaced mine almost a year ago. But.... I had 142,000 miles at the time. ? I replaced both just in case the other one was on the way out too.

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