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Trim Fit Issues '16 Taco and suspension noise

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ajhod, Nov 14, 2017.

  1. Nov 14, 2017 at 10:24 AM
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    ajhod

    ajhod [OP] Active Member

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    Andrew
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    2016 V6 Tacoma Off Road w/technology package/tow package/Inferno
    Leer 100 XR Topper with Thule Aerobars
    I bought my '16 OR last October. In the last 6 months it's developed a couple annoying interior trim issues.

    1) The plastic trim under the clear plastic covering the speedo/tach rattles. Only when the temp is about 50-60f. Speed is irrelevant. It stops when I press on it.

    2) The steering column cover seems to be warped. When I turn the steering wheel in a full circle, like in a parking lot or pulling from a driveway, it contacts and rubs the plastic cover. I hear a scraping noise and there is a wear spot at the lower left side of the cover between the steering wheel and cover. When I push on it, it seems to push back into place for a bit, but then it comes out of true again. Annoying.

    3) I'm also hearing a strange spring/"spring" sound from the drivers side front of the car. It started when I was towing and came to a stop from about 55mph to pull into a driveway of a gas station. There was a loud spring noise. Since then, when I hit an occasional speed bump or dip, there is an unusual spring sound. Not sure if this is just a "truck" thing-as this is the first truck I've owned, or if this is bad. The dealership couldn't reproduce the sound.
     
  2. Nov 14, 2017 at 10:30 AM
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    Midknight

    Midknight Well-Known Member

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    I can only comment on the first one. I don't know if it's similar or not, but it may be helpful to check out:

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dash-rattle.405864/
     

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