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2018 TRD Sport, getting 9mpg, super rough idle, terrible noises, and Toyota told me not to come back

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Nikvic, Sep 16, 2023.

  1. Sep 17, 2023 at 5:17 PM
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    Nikvic

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    Driving, but I’ll go check it parked right now and report back in a few
     
  2. Sep 17, 2023 at 5:19 PM
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    The testing is in Parked.
    50 at 3K rpms is normal. Pay attention to Engine load.
    Must turn lights and air to test in idle
     
  3. Sep 17, 2023 at 5:24 PM
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    Lights and air off right?
     
  4. Sep 17, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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    Yes, lights, air, ac are off. Engine is warmed up. Don't touch the steering wheel.
    You can use any obd2 application, just factor in a slow refresh rate.
     
  5. Sep 17, 2023 at 6:41 PM
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    Take some videos of what's happening so others can help you troubleshoot better. Have you checked the fuses and relays just to make sure that something that small isn't causing you massive issues?

    I'm invested now.

    :popcorn:
     
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  6. Sep 17, 2023 at 7:04 PM
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    Just out getting groceries, sorry I got distracted, but I’ll be back in an hour or so with some more info, pics and vids!
     
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  7. Sep 17, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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    Dude if it’s under warranty and dealerships are refusing to fix your truck you need to call corporate!
     
  8. Sep 17, 2023 at 7:21 PM
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    I mean they are running a car dealership.. people bitch constantly to these places. Unless you laid somebody tf out or threatened to shoot or do harm to somebody they can’t hold a personal vendetta against a customer who’s got warranty on a vehicle by the manufacturer of vehicle they sell
     
  9. Sep 17, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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    I did, they basically said I should go try and fix it myself, haha. This whole experience has been a bit surreal honestly
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2023 at 8:29 PM
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    So I did the maf test, and actually I’m thinking it might be in a fairly normal range after all! I guess it pays to know how to test things properly! I’ll upload a vid, and I have a few more with some sounds and the spark advance numbers. This drive was really rough, still terrible mileage, and the engine felt like it was going through cyclical bursts of shaking about 2 seconds of shaking, and 2 seconds of running normally.
     
  11. Sep 17, 2023 at 8:35 PM
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    Toyota corporate told you to fix it yourself?
     
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  12. Sep 17, 2023 at 8:36 PM
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    They told me it sounded like my best bet was to take it to another shop
     
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    Wow
     
  14. Sep 17, 2023 at 8:40 PM
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    That was my response
     
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  15. Sep 17, 2023 at 8:43 PM
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    You’ve got some smart ppl in this thread giving you great advice but I’m shocked you have warranty on this truck and Toyota corporate is telling you to take it to a shop
     
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  16. Sep 17, 2023 at 8:46 PM
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    I’m having trouble uploading my videos but here’s an iCloud link, I hope that works. This is the MAF test, and I’m pretty sure this is a normal result.
     
  17. Sep 17, 2023 at 8:47 PM
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