is it normal for the srt8 to make random popping sounds from the engine after being turned off? i think this is very common in cars but i didnt know if its supposed to happen on the srt8

is it normal for the srt8 to make random popping sounds from the engine after being turned off? i think this is very common in cars but i didnt know if its supposed to happen on the srt8

Normal.

Alex

thanks alex! :)

Is the popping sound from the engine or from the exhaust as it cools down? My exhaust makes a loud ticking noise as it cools down after I drive it for a while.

the noise i'm referring to is just a sort of intermittent pop from the engine as the car cools down. ive had vehicles in the past that have done this, i believe its just the engine burning off the fuel that's in the engine when it shuts off, but while its new i figure i might as well ask the questions i have about it

Mine also pops like rice crispies. Especially if is cold outside and exhaust is hot.
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yeah its been quite chilly lately (for south texas at least) and ive been driving it quite a bit because i cant get enough of the srt8, so thats probably what causes it. happened all the time on my old f150

Read this thread. http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233&highlight=noise+power There is even a youtube video link with the sound. If this is the one you have. It's normal. My dealer checked it a while back for me. It only happens if you start the car, don't drive it, and shut if off. It related to the transfer case if I remember correctly.


The other noise some mention, which is also normal, is a dinging, hissing, etc. sound coming from fully heated exhaust after shut down. This noise is louder during hot weather and less noticable when cold. Here is are 2 threads for this noise:
http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2090&highlight=exhaust+noises
http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1214&highlight=exhaust+noises

thanks a ton jlandbl, those threads were very helpful. turns out its the exhaust cooling down

Very much thank you jlandbl. That is one thread I hadn't seen, but I have started my truck up for people and turned it off only to hear this small electric motor moving something back to another position for about a 2 second count. People have asked what it is and I have always said it is nothing, but wondered if there was a problem. Also could be mistaken for a power seat moving itself around if the bearings were shot.

Now I can tell people "its the transfer case actuator returning to the start position" and sound like I know what I am talking about. :rolleyes:
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