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2015 4.0L. Engine rattle noise.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TDelong, May 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM.

  1. May 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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    TDelong

    TDelong [OP] Member

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    Hello all. I have an interesting noise coming from the engine or engine area of my 191K mile trd off road. When I slow to a stop I hear a rattle noise coming from the engine bay. The noise persist until I either let off the brake or put it in neutral. I have no check engine light and I have no codes when I scan it. I do admit my truck needs some maintenance but I have replaced the plugs a year ago and I always do my oil changes and other fluids at regular intervals. This rattle has stated about 2 months ago. Other than this noise the truck drives great.
    https://youtu.be/cKfHNRaYoSI?si=ynDmSdPHwJLjct-e
     
  2. May 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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    obscurotron

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    Too many to list, and I've probably forgotten a bunch.
    Not sure I'm hearing the rattle in your clip, but my kid's 98 4Runner started to make a metallic rattle. Turns out the cat heatshield rusted out and was loose. Might be worth a check (and the vehicle isn't from the salt belt, but I guess after that many years, everything rusts!)
     
  3. May 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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    b_r_o

    b_r_o Gnar doggy

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    Exhausts love to rattle at stoplights. Check the heat shields
     
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  4. May 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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    TDelong

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    I checked all the heat shields. No dice. BTW...I live in the Inland Empire of SoCal. Not a spot of rust on this truck.
     

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