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Clicking sound under the hood

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chrisrk27, Sep 25, 2016.

  1. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:27 PM
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    Chrisrk27

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    There a sound that started at about 2k miles. And it's just a clicking that I can hear especially when stopped. Does anyone know what this is or has the same thing?
     
  2. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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  3. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:42 PM
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    What exactly is that?
     
  4. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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  5. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:46 PM
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    I did just read it I'm just confused because when I ride in my buddy's 2016 sport you can't hear the clicking like mine. Is there anything to be worried about
     
  6. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:50 PM
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  7. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:57 PM
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    It should be the fuel injectors self cleaning during a hot run or idle. I notice it when i been driving for a while, at the stop light it clicks. Try googling 2016 tacoma self cleaning fuel injectors
     
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    Direct injection engines are louder then port injection engines due to the high pressure needed for the direct fuel injectors.
     
  9. Sep 25, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    Thanks for your help everyone. It's definitely the self cleaning injectors. Now I just wish I could turn it off. It's very annoying when sitting in traffic.
     
  10. Sep 25, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    Check the adhesive under your hood. Maybe it's separating under the spars. This could cause some flapping noises
     
  11. Sep 25, 2016 at 8:26 PM
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    Ya. But if you have your radio on, you wont be hearing anything. Has anyone know how to turn off the door buzzer?
     
  12. Sep 25, 2016 at 9:59 PM
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    I haven't heard anything but that's something I'd love to know also
     
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