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Engine stalls with noise under dash

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mck98, Aug 14, 2017.

  1. Aug 14, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    mck98

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    My 98 Tacoma has a fast clicking or buzzing sound behind the dash while driving. It is very intermittent and comes without warning. Worse, the engine stalls when the noise occurs and I have to rev the engine to keep it going in traffic. I had a mechanic check it, but he could never replicate the noise and the diagnostics didn't show a problem. It happens both while waiting at intersections as well as in motion. It seems like the noise is on the driver's side. I've read plenty of threads on problems with the A/C servo motor, but that is on the passenger side and shouldn't stall the engine. Could it be some sort of short in the ignition switch wiring?
     
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  2. Aug 14, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    Dalandser

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    New ignition switch is $76 at autozone - could be worth switching it out.
     
  3. Aug 14, 2017 at 10:57 PM
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    mechanicjon

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