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Howling driver's side mirror in windy conditions?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FirstTruck, Sep 14, 2016.

  1. Sep 14, 2016 at 9:18 PM
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    FirstTruck

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    Only two complaints left regarding my 2016 Tacoma. 1) chirping sound which, thanks to this forum, I now know is the fuel injectors; and 2) when the wind blows 20mph or more, which it often does in KS, my driver's side mirror howls when parked or driving. I've tried maneuvering the mirror but no luck. Passenger mirror is fine. Mystery to me...but most things are. Love this site!
     
  2. Sep 15, 2016 at 3:30 AM
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    vinkon235

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    you sure your not hearing the lower control arms? They howl at certain speeds.
     
  3. Sep 15, 2016 at 4:06 AM
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    OhioTaco68

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    If i remember correctly some folks reported a whitling/howling sound from drivers window seal to ... never heard of anyone mentioning any sound from side view mirror nor do i see how that would be possible
     
  4. Sep 15, 2016 at 5:11 AM
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    Its the window seal near the mirror location on the drivers side... no fix yet from Toyota. My dealer pulls the "can't replicate bull shit.." I have to have a windy day and a day when the wind is blowing just at the right direction for it to do it. Then I can bring it in and show them.
    Hoping they get a TSB on this at some point... not really digging the idea I will have to mickey mouse something myself to get it to quiet down.
     
  5. Sep 15, 2016 at 6:30 AM
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  6. Sep 15, 2016 at 6:36 AM
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    I kinda like my howling control arms. Reminds me of the Ferrari F40 that I never owned.
     
  7. Sep 15, 2016 at 6:37 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Figure out angles to replicate with a leaf blower. Take it in and show them.
     
  8. Sep 15, 2016 at 8:33 AM
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    Slipstream87

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    tell them to just blow compressed air across the windshield until it catches it just right. Thats how my shops been replicating it
     
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