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Howling Noise at Freeway Speeds

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AZDuck97, Nov 7, 2016.

  1. Nov 7, 2016 at 10:01 AM
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    AZDuck97

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    I have been hearing a horrible howling noise when driving at freeway speeds (75+ mph or thereabouts) and under certain wind conditions. I am fairly certain it's coming from the factory roof rack. Has anybody else experienced this? Any fix other than to remove it?

    Here's a video:
    https://youtu.be/oO6vv3rMjOk
     
  2. Nov 7, 2016 at 10:38 AM
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    Hank_Mille

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    There are threads on this - an TSB was issued for front wheel control arms, put in some plugs and problem solved... Or, go to Lowes and buy the plugs yourself.
     
  3. Nov 7, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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    dYL0n

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  4. Nov 7, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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    It's not the front lower control arms. I am well aware of that issue and have had that TSB implemented.
     
  5. Nov 7, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    Is your roof rack the OEM and is it in the stowed position?


    Oh wait, I think that's the door seal queef people are reporting.
     
  6. Nov 7, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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    Sorry, meant to mention that. Yes, it's the OEM rack and in the stowed/closed position.

    It doesn't feel like it wiggles any if I try and pull it, so it seems like it's fastened down correctly.
     
  7. Nov 7, 2016 at 10:55 AM
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  8. Nov 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    Cool, thanks. That does seem to be the same thing I'm hearing.
     
  9. Nov 7, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    TSB for this.
     
  10. Nov 7, 2016 at 2:44 PM
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    Does the TSB carry over from the 2nd gen?
     
  11. Nov 7, 2016 at 2:49 PM
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    tacopromatt

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    Search for windshield cross-wind noise. My 07 did the same at high speeds.
     
  12. Nov 7, 2016 at 4:06 PM
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    Phewwww.. I though we were going down the "rear diff howl" thing again....
     
  13. Nov 7, 2016 at 4:07 PM
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    Nope, seal queef.
     

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