Last Buzz/Rattle Gone: 2020 Tacoma

After 3 years with my 2020 Tacoma TRD Off Road the final elusive buzz/rattle has been eradicated.

When I first got the truck I read this forum and learned about friction tape. Bought some and did all the doors along the accessory panels and the tweeter covers. That eliminated all but one buzz/rattle coming from the steering column/tachometer areas.

This one was elusive and only made a noise on certain textured road surfaces and would last for only seconds. I stuck folded paper into any crevice that seemed reasonable and nothing worked.

I tried off an on for 3 years then gave up. One day I remembered reading here in the forum someone stuck foam between the dash and windshield.

So I stuck a piece of foam into the dash/windshield above the driver side and it worked! No buzz/rattle. Completely gone.

Having zeros buzz/rattles makes driving the truck feel so much more solid. Very happy. Loving my Tacoma even more.

Here’s a picture for anyone having a similar issue.

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I have one I can’t figure out on the passenger side. Separate from the seat belt buckle hitting the b pillar which I haven’t solved for either. Sounds like it’s in the fender or kick panel or door but I’ve gone through what I can and I don’t see it anywhere.

Definitely got some relief with Tessa tape on the tweeter grille tabs. And I think my stock tweeters were loose at one point, now they are aftermaket and secured snugly.

The closest part to my rattle source is the relay for my 2 lo mod but I’ve checked that and it seems very well secured.

I think I maybe need to remove the passenger airbag again and tape the connectors from the 2 low mod behind it with tape as a next step.

Chasing these down sure is fun, isn’t it?

 

I’ve resorted to using pennies nickels and dimes to add tension between two rattling pieces of interior trim. It is a nightmare chasing down the damn rattles.

 

OCD much……my truck makes noises I ignore noises and turn radio up all is well. I mean they really bothered you guys that much or were that loud you chased them all down? Man that must have been like chasing your tail to get them all found.

 

Tracking down rattles/squeaks is pretty satisfying. I rolled in the hatch area of my buddy’s VW GTI trying pin down a random annoying squeak. I eventually located it in the reflector inside his rear tail light assembly. Had to pull the tail light assembly completely apart & use some superglue to secure the offending plastic squeaky bit.

Also tracked down an annoying squeak in my Mazda CX-5. Thought it was the rear hatch latching assembly but turns out several nuts holding my spoiler had come loose & fallen off their bolts entirely, allowing the spoiler to move laterally, causing the squeaking.

I’m yet to encounter any squeaks or rattles in the Tacoma, but I’m locked & loaded if ever they do present themselves