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Truck sounds weak when starting

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Gun guy, Dec 3, 2016.

  1. Dec 3, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    Gun guy

    Gun guy [OP] Tacoma Fanboy

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    This is my first four banger taco.
    When I start it, it sounds weak. It turns over pretty quick, but just sounds weak.
    Just bought it used yesterday with 80,000 miles on it, it's a 2008 manual transmission.
    I've had many different types of vehicles including a v6 tacoma, and never heard such a weak sounding start. Just sounds anemic.

    Since its still turning over quick I'm thinking it might not be the battery.

    Any thoughts?
     
  2. Dec 4, 2016 at 8:25 AM
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    Crosis

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    It would help a lot if you posted a video where we could hear it. Weak is too vague a description.
     
  3. Dec 4, 2016 at 8:29 AM
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    TACORIDER

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    Depending where you are it could be winter taking a toll on the batt, but when I had my 4 banger it sounded weak starting from the first day I bought it new and never had a problem in the 5k miles I had it
     
  4. Dec 4, 2016 at 8:30 AM
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