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2012 DCSB 4WD Vibration Question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2011Streaker, Feb 9, 2018.

  1. Feb 9, 2018 at 1:39 PM
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    2011Streaker

    2011Streaker [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 12 V6 4wd DCSB. 100k miles. When in 4wd, i have this intermittent vibration / howling noise. It only occurs under very light throttle and sounds like its coming from front left side of truck. Putting it in 2WD, noise goes away. No other symptoms that I know of.

    Any ideas?
     
  2. Feb 9, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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    2011Streaker

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  3. Feb 9, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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    HarryTheBunny

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    Did you mean putting it in 4wd it goes away?
     
  4. Feb 10, 2018 at 9:28 PM
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    2011Streaker

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    Nope, only noticeable in 4WD. I know about the needle bearing issue which is why this confused me. Thanks for reply
     
  5. Feb 10, 2018 at 10:42 PM
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    lynlan1819

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    Maybe a bad cv axle
     

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