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2nd Gen Tacoma Making Squeeling Noise

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Olive Branch, Jan 10, 2024.

  1. Jan 10, 2024 at 11:10 AM
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    Olive Branch

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    My truck has started making a squealing noise when I start it up. It usually goes away in a little while. Here is a video with sound:

    https://youtu.be/22RBu9RXkvA

    Any idea what this could be?
     
  2. Jan 10, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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    Open hood and listen to the belt. It might be time to change or tighten up.
     
  3. Jan 10, 2024 at 11:19 AM
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    Hi Tiedie!

    I thought it was the belt and had it replaced at the dealer, but the sound persisted. I can't hear it as well under the hood. It gets louder as I stick my head under the passenger compartment.
     
  4. Jan 10, 2024 at 11:28 AM
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    Check exhaust when cool could be the hangers are rusted and rubbing.
    Always check the simple stuff and cheap stuff 1st.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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    Interesting, I'll check that out this evening. Thanks!
     
  6. Jan 10, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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    Just grab it and wiggle it around shouldn't take much of that's what is squeaky.
     
  7. Jan 11, 2024 at 4:39 AM
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    exhaust is tight
     
  9. Jan 11, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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    Something is rotating or loose that is squeeking while vibrating. Start shaking everything.
     
  10. Jan 11, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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    right on, I'll take a closer look
     
  11. Jan 12, 2024 at 5:42 AM
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    I spent some good time under there last night. I can hear the sound, I can't pinpoint it or find anything that looks out of place.
     
  12. Jan 12, 2024 at 6:06 AM
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    Engine off and just wiggling stuff.
    You know it's gonna be something simple because that's Murphy's law.
    It's just hard to tell from a video.
     

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