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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ceslee122, Jul 20, 2022.

  1. Jul 20, 2022 at 1:52 PM
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    On the way back home, the battery light came on then break then the traction control. Once at a stop light the truck wanted to die, eventually it keep losing power not sure what could this be, I have a 2012 Toyota Tacoma
     
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  2. Jul 20, 2022 at 2:02 PM
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    Start with the simple and work your way up.

    Have the battery tested.
     
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    Sounds like an alternator to me.
     
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    2012 tells me it all. Limp mode. Secondary air pump issue. Do the mod.
     
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    just what I was gonna say but couldn't remember what it was called lol. There are a lot of threads about this issue with the 2012s
     
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  6. Jul 20, 2022 at 2:22 PM
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    AllTacosFloat If yours sank you’re entitled to compensation

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    I second the alternator. Have it tested.
     
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    Yeah definitely have the alternator tested.
     
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    Secondary air fault won't turn the battery (alt) warning light on. Test the alternator/battery and cable connections
     
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    Battery was changed, rpm below 1 is that bad ? There still a whining noise when I accelerate too.
     
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    Repeat of the above. Test the alternator.

    If it's bad you'll just ruin the new battery.

    RPM below 1? You mean 1,000? Yes, it should be in the 750-800 range
     
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  12. Jul 20, 2022 at 2:58 PM
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    Unplug the alternator field connector with the engine running and see if the whine goes away
     
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    This^

    Whine noise could be the alternator too. Try a mechanics stethoscope or wooden dowel or long screwdriver.
     
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