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New 2012 relay noise under dash

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nikker, Mar 18, 2012.

  1. Mar 18, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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    nikker

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    Hey everyone just got a new dbl cab trd off road. I have had it three weeks and today it started making a noise under the dash like a relay click but it only happens after i first put it in drive and start to take off. It never did it before and am curious what it is. Any suggestions or help is appreciated!
     
  2. Mar 18, 2012 at 9:47 PM
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    Mine doesn't click for ABS self check. It does make a hydralic sound tho.
     
  3. Mar 18, 2012 at 11:41 PM
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    I guess thats what it may be. I just thought it was weird because it just started doing it but i know for sure that the sound is coming from right by my feet (right above pedals) and only happens after the truck is first started and after about 10 feet of driving forward after i put it in drive....
     
  4. Mar 18, 2012 at 11:43 PM
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    Yup thats the ABS
     
  5. Dec 5, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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    Does anyone have an update or fix for this. Mine just started doin this. I dont think its the ABS self check because it will do it when i'm going down the road, put it in neutral, and turn the key off.
     
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  7. Dec 5, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    Normal. When you shut the engine off, you de-energize the relay, hence the sound. :p
     
  8. Dec 5, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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    I assume you afe trying to save gas by turning it off and coasting?
     
  9. Dec 5, 2012 at 8:53 PM
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    Yes, abs check. No worry. Happened the same on my former 2011 camry.
     
  10. Dec 5, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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    Its normal happened on all 3 of my tacomas....I wouldn't lose sleep cause of it.
     
  11. Dec 6, 2012 at 12:34 PM
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    I turned it off to see if the noise was coming from something that required electricity. (I.E. a relay)
     
  12. Dec 6, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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    Went out today and pushed back and forth on the front driverside fender and heard the noise. I now think its something loose under the hood. Gonna investigate further this weeked.
     
  13. Dec 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM
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    My fender to make alittle noise when i push on them. Poor factory fit.
     

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