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2019 Diff Howl

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by sja, Feb 16, 2019.

  1. Feb 16, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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    sja

    sja [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has the Diff Howl been resolved on the 2019 models? Those of you with a 2019 4x4 please let me know, thanks!
     
  2. Feb 16, 2019 at 11:22 AM
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    TacoBuffet

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    Still too early to tell, but my 16 was plagued with it, had 2 diffs replaced because of it, I remember it didnt usually show up till after 10k miles most reported. My 17 didnt have one. I know Toyota said they added something to help with cabin noise in 19, thicker side glass and something with the rear.
     
  3. Feb 16, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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    Thanks, fingers crossed! I want to go back to a 4wd, got rid of my 17 because of the howl. My 18 2wd doesn't do it at all.
     
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  4. Feb 16, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    Check out the giant diff howl thread. Don’t quote me, but I’m pretty sure a person or two with 2019’s said they had it.
     
  5. Feb 16, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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    BillsSR5

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    yes it has been resolved
     
  6. Feb 16, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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  7. Feb 16, 2019 at 12:08 PM
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    1taco2motos

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    No, it hasn't been resolved. I got my '19 not even a month ago. Sent the odometer over 1k last weekend & noticed a howl only when I let off the gas. It's not very loud as of yet but could be annoying if you let it.
     
  8. Feb 16, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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    TacoBuffet

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    The diff howl that plagued my 16 and others tends to be around 35-50mph, not sure if thats the same howl as your describing.

    Here is my 16, did this after 2 diff replacements, ended up in a 17.

    https://vimeo.com/178979705
     
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  9. Feb 16, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    Yep, that's it.
     
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  10. Feb 17, 2019 at 2:01 PM
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    My 19 howls
     

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