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Truck shaking

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dski07, Jan 8, 2025.

  1. Jan 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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    Dski07

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    Hello, I can't figure out what's going on. I'm about to go to a mechanic but really don't want to fork out the amount I know it's going to cost if it's something I can fix myself. If it's transmission then I'll take it in. Basically the truck runs great but when I can only give it a little bit of gas (ie stuck behind a slow driver at a light or stuck in traffic) then the truck shakes like crazy. So long as I can push my gas pedal 40+% or so and get decent acceleration then the truck drives great. Soon as I have to just barely give it gas then it shakes like crazy. I've replaced my spark plugs and struts and shocks already. Thanks for any help
     
  2. Jan 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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    Any codes? If you don’t have a code reader you should be able to have an auto parts store see if there are any codes causing your symptoms.
     
  3. Jan 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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    Not a single code popping up
     
  4. Jan 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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    4 Cylinder? Automatic? 2wd?
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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  6. Jan 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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    Sounds a lot like torque converter shudder. I would have our fluid level checked.
     
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  7. Jan 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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    BTW, what year and how many miles on your truck?
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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    6 cyl, 2wd, 2016 w/ 260k miles
     
  9. Jan 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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    Personally thinking it is the flap that is inside the intake manifold. Don't know how old your truck is. But this sounds like previous cases, where the flap had come apart.
     
  10. Jan 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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    It is cold outside are you sure it's not shivering?
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Center bearing or pole vault that bich.
     
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  12. Jan 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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    One more thing to check might be U-joints.
     
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  13. Jan 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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    Truck on idle shake crazy, can you go highway speeds get vibration?
     
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  14. Jan 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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    Usually throws a code for that
     
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    Throttle position sensor going bad?
     
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