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2015 Tacoma TRD Double Cab BUZZING NOISE

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Maats, Sep 19, 2015.

  1. Sep 19, 2015 at 3:38 PM
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    Maats

    Maats [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have this annoying buzz sound coming from what appears in the front passenger area of the cab. This only happens when moving and pressing the accelerator. If I ease of the accelerator it stops. I have taken the bolts out of the seat and move it to all positions. The noise appears to lessen when I move it forward towards the glove box. I have checked the metal conduit under the passenger seat and can't pinpoint it as the cause. I have removed all the plastic door sill and seat belt trim pieces and cant identify the location of the buzzing. I can rev the engine when stopped and it wont make a sound. I have taken down the glove box and cant isolate the noise inside. could this be the heat shield underneath the vehicle? I brought it to the dealer twice. The mechanic cant hear it. I shown the video, and at first he "didn't hear it" and then after the parts counter girl said she did, he all of a sudden could hear it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
     
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  2. Sep 19, 2015 at 4:39 PM
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    Yoda's TRD

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    I hear some buzzing in mine as well ... I first thought it was either stuff in the glovebox (or the glovebox door fit), or the passenger side seatbelt vibrating on the trim ...


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  3. Sep 21, 2015 at 3:39 AM
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    Maats

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    I cant be the only one in the history of the second gen Tacoma to have this buzzing sound.
     
  4. Sep 21, 2015 at 3:47 AM
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    brianrride

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    My 14 did that...drove my crazy. Found it to be the cup holder in the door trim panel...took the trim panel off and secured it better with double sided tape on backside of trim panel between cup holder and panel.
     
  5. Sep 21, 2015 at 3:49 AM
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    I have the same thing, 2015 AC. Mine sounds like it's coming from the glove box area.

    I had an old TJ that made a similar noise, I pulled it apart and found the bolts holding the airbag in place were loose. Tightened them up, noise went away. I've been meaning to try it in this truck.
     
  6. Sep 21, 2015 at 4:25 AM
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    03hdfatboy

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    I had a ford that sounded exactly like that. Drove me crazy. Took the door panel off. Found that the plastic sheet they use to cover the holes in door for the window regulator would vibrate like a kazoo while moving. Cured it with duct tape.
     
  7. Sep 22, 2015 at 4:16 PM
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    Maats

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    The buzzing noise was coming from a loose white plastic piece behind the glove box. I removed the glove box and inserted a sponge between the two plastic pieces and wire harness. Buzzing noise is gone. What a PITA.

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  8. Sep 22, 2015 at 4:18 PM
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    Yoda's TRD

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    thanks

    sounds like I have something to do this Weekend

    appreciate the tip
     
  9. Sep 24, 2015 at 4:35 AM
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    Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for sharing...will probably save someone a lot of grief.
     
  10. Sep 25, 2015 at 12:13 AM
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    03hdfatboy

    03hdfatboy First Gen 4Runner Driver

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    Was that the cabin pressure flap? Not even sure anyone even installs those anymore. They were supposed to release pressure when you shut the door. My old truck had one behind the drivers seat.
     
  11. Sep 25, 2015 at 12:15 AM
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    Definitely give you a thumbs up for finding that.
     
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