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ENGINE PINGING V6

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by pjs42, May 16, 2014.

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  1. Mar 23, 2015 at 8:01 AM
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    Shwaa

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    Can someone describe the difference between pinging and ticking? I think I have ticking (which I think is normal) but I want to make sure
     
    Shwaa, Mar 23, 2015
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  2. Mar 1, 2022 at 6:58 PM
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    Tacoma_boy

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    Im having the same problem too! this engine pinging is driving me crazy, the dealer tells me theres nothing wrong with the truck, dealers suck they dont want to deal with the problem?! and yes I know the different between ticking and pinging. 2016 tacoma off road .
     
    Tacoma_boy, Mar 1, 2022
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  3. Mar 1, 2022 at 7:53 PM
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    b_r_o

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    The ignition timing is computer controlled. If the knock sensor is working correctly it'll alert the ecm to the pre-ignition long before your ears pick it up.

    If the knock sensor wasn't working correctly you'd have a check engine light
     
    b_r_o, Mar 1, 2022
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  4. Mar 1, 2022 at 8:32 PM
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    winter blend fuel is probably the issue
     
    optifree, Mar 1, 2022
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  5. Mar 2, 2022 at 1:35 AM
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    Just heard my first pinging on Saturday since ive had my truck about 4 years now . I recently got gas somewhere else because it was .10 cents cheaper. Not going there anymore back to shell
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2022 at 2:26 AM
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    @ todays prices what is that about $ 5.00 a gal ?
     
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  7. Mar 2, 2022 at 8:49 AM
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    Holy necrothread lol

    Isn't there a TSB out for this issue? I thought it was specific to 2014 Tacoma's.
     
    tacoman45, Mar 2, 2022
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  8. Mar 2, 2022 at 8:56 AM
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    Yes, and some report that the TSB did nothing, others say it made things worse, and some say it helped. Take your pick. I have the pinging on my '14 and fear if doing the TSB worsens the problem that the dealer will not reflash back to the factory settings.
     
    Taco'09, Mar 2, 2022
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  9. Mar 2, 2022 at 6:01 PM
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    It applies to 2012-2014
    And is covered for 96 months or 80k miles.

    Those that want it, should probably start making arrangements now. Time is running out.
     
    TnShooter, Mar 2, 2022
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  10. Mar 2, 2022 at 9:24 PM
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    I don’t have this issue with my 2013 for the short amount of time I have had it, but I’m wondering if anyone has tried to use plugs that are one step ‘colder’.

    For those that don’t know, and I’m sure many of you already do.. spark plugs have heat ranges that specify how much heat they pull out of the cylinder… a ‘colder’ plug will pull more heat out.. I don’t know if it would work or not but I would personally give it a try to find out.
     
    mgaines74, Mar 2, 2022
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  11. Mar 2, 2022 at 9:40 PM
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    It is around $2.98 on 87 octane gas in Costco here in Houston.
     
    Alealexi, Mar 2, 2022
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  12. May 17, 2022 at 11:04 PM
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    I put
    $9 IKH22 Iridium Power Spark Plug, (Pack of 1)
    IKH22 spark plugs in my Tacoma and they helped with the pinging a little bit not much...
     
    mattstaco97, May 17, 2022
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