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Strange noise coming from transmission?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kada47, Dec 14, 2021.

  1. Dec 14, 2021 at 1:43 PM
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    kada47

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    Not sure if this sound is normal or not. I can only hear it from underneath the truck.
     
  2. Dec 14, 2021 at 1:51 PM
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    what sound.....
     
  3. Dec 14, 2021 at 1:53 PM
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    Video of noise would be very helpful so to diagnose easier !!!
     
  4. Dec 14, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    For your sake you will want to provide more information as to not get mauled by the members of TW for posting nothing and expecting everything
     
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  5. Dec 14, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    We had the exact same thought...
     
  7. Dec 14, 2021 at 1:57 PM
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    Yeah that’s definitely the transmission going out so you’ll want to buy a salvage unit look around good luck with that.
     
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  8. Dec 14, 2021 at 1:59 PM
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    kada47

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    I’m trying to post the video bare with me
     
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    If it's a very noticeable " loud" whine , then that's the pump going bad
     
  10. Dec 14, 2021 at 2:12 PM
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    More like a knock
     
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  11. Dec 14, 2021 at 2:17 PM
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    Low transmission fluid level or extremely dirty fluid will cause that sound . You should be noticing this sound as the transmission shifts thru the gears
     
  12. Dec 14, 2021 at 4:36 PM
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    Hmm . . . none as yet, that's why i'm here . . .
    Hmm seen this before
    Rod knock
     
  14. Dec 14, 2021 at 6:31 PM
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    It's either a ....

    Cracked flexplate

    Internal engine noise aka rod knock
     
  15. Dec 14, 2021 at 6:36 PM
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    The trucks got a noisy ping when accelerating. Could that cause the sound of this knock?
     

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