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2003 Dodge Durango Whistling noise when at idle or when dri

Tiny
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There is a whistling noise coming from under the hood of my Durango. The noise is there whether the car is idle or driving. I need help in identifying and possibly repair this problem.

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Saturday, February 20th, 2010 AT 12:40 PM

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Tiny
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Hi
How about opening the hood and try and ID a place where noise comes from? Does it change pitch as engine speed increases?
Let me know
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 AT 9:42 AM
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The whistling did change a little when driving, but not much.

I took it to the shop and they replaced the IAC motor, however it still whistles. I was told to give it a week or two to see if whistling stops. They are saying it should stop by then and if not I will need a throttle body replacement.

Let me know what you think? Thanks
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 AT 4:26 PM
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Has air intake snorkle and filter box been checked? Also PCV maybe at fault
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 AT 9:17 AM
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I am not certain if they checked the those parts, the shop did not mention this. I will look into that. The noise does seem to be coming from the location of the throttle body. After paying alot of money for the iac motor replacement, and it is still whistling are they right that the throttle body could be at fault or does the iac motor need to be worked in as they have stated?

The whistling noise is coming from the vicinity of the throttle body as far as I can tell.
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010 AT 4:26 PM
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No IAC does not need to be"worked in"pull off air snorkle and clean throttle body. Also cleanout all ports on body.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 1:35 PM
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I have noticed since yesterday evening that the noise had stopped for a while, however it came back today and has since stopped again. It is quite confusing when you think about it.
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Monday, March 1st, 2010 AT 8:44 PM
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I don't know what to think maybe IAC needs time to relearn never seen that before. Let me know what happens
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 AT 1:28 PM
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The whistle went away briefly, now it is back with a vengeance. Could this be the throttle body as I was told? I am frustrated and do not want to shell out a lot of money again for non fixes.
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 7:15 AM
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4.7L or 5.9L? Try this remove air snorkle fron throttle body engine running can you hear noise?
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 11:35 AM
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It is a 5.9l.
I removed the snorkle and the whistle was still there.
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 7:17 AM
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Get a couple feet of small dia. tubing. Place one end to ear the other at throttle body is whistle comming from plate area or in IAC opening? see diagram


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_410.jpg

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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 7:43 AM
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The sound seems more like it is coming from the outside around the throttle body not from the iac. I took the car to the shop they stated they will have to change the throttle body. I am a little weary of spending any extra money even if it is just for the part.

Where could a used throttle body be purchased? Any idea of what it would cost.
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 10:14 AM
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See the four bolts remove pull up throttle and see if gasket is broken
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 11:39 AM
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Could not remove the throttle body, it seems like it has been glued down with some black rubber like substance. Is this normal? I believe the shop may have done this.
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 7:10 AM
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No not normal is it like RTV? Can you get a putty blade into it?
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 3:05 PM
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I did manage to lift it, and the gasket is not broken.
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 4:39 PM
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Clean surfaces install new gasket torque to 17 ft. Lbs. In an X pattern
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 AT 8:14 AM

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