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Hissing sound coming from engine

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by THROUGHITALLDUDE, Oct 22, 2009.

  1. Oct 22, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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    THROUGHITALLDUDE

    THROUGHITALLDUDE [OP] Someone didnt put the tailgate down!

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    so when i tap the gas pedal while driving or in neutral my engine makes a hissing sound and than revs i have no air intake at all on it so i know it can be that i dont know what this sound can anyone take a stab at what it is?
     
  2. Oct 22, 2009 at 9:21 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Its normal.
     
  3. Oct 22, 2009 at 9:31 PM
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    THROUGHITALLDUDE [OP] Someone didnt put the tailgate down!

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    really i feel like it just started and i can hear it from inside the cab
     
  4. Oct 22, 2009 at 9:45 PM
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    You have a cat in there man, meow!!! Get it out!
     
  5. Oct 23, 2009 at 6:42 AM
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    Its caused from the sudden change in pressure at the throttle. When you jab the throttle, you will hear a "wooosh" sound or a "Hiss" sound.
     
  6. Oct 23, 2009 at 8:35 AM
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    Alternately, it could be a snake.

    But it's probably normal.
     
  7. Oct 23, 2009 at 8:37 AM
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    LMAO!! True....but then you have other problems...Like....How the fuck did a snake get in the intake....
     
  8. Oct 23, 2009 at 10:00 AM
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    well than i guess ive got a battle royal between a snake a cat going on in my intake problem solved hahahaha
     
  9. Oct 23, 2009 at 10:40 AM
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    Maybe its a cougar
     

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