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Clicking/Ticking noise on cold engine

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Zaalimk, Apr 29, 2022.

  1. Apr 29, 2022 at 10:57 PM
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    Zaalimk

    Zaalimk [OP] Member

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    Hi guys, could anybody help me figure out what's causing this noise?
    https://youtube.com/shorts/RsuUbgNPaEE?feature=share

    Its only occurring at cold starts and cold engine temps and is sync with the accelerator paddle during that time. It gets slightly quieter if I switch on the AC and almost completely disappears when the engine gets warm enough. Pulley? Bearing? ..Power steering issue? need help guys
     
  2. Apr 30, 2022 at 2:45 AM
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    na8rboy

    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

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    A/C compressor clutch is what it sounds like.
     
  3. Apr 30, 2022 at 6:44 AM
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    Zaalimk

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    Hmm. I’ll get those components checked out and update you
     
  4. Apr 30, 2022 at 9:43 AM
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    Zaalimk

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    BTW the AC is working perfectly fine.. I'm assuming that the compressor would've otherwise affected its performance too right?
     
  5. Apr 30, 2022 at 10:29 AM
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    na8rboy

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    No not necessary. A/C can be still working, with clutch/compressor that noise.
     
  6. Apr 30, 2022 at 10:30 AM
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    ginseng27

    ginseng27 who knows?

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    not enough.
    At first I thought youw ere going to refer to the normal clicking issue that a lot of first time 3rd gen owners complain about but oh jeez that sounds very different. I'm curious as well.
     
  7. Oct 16, 2023 at 9:13 PM
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    Zaalimk

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    Sorry for the delayed update but it turned out to be one of the idler pulleys as well as the darn timing belt.
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2023 at 3:16 AM
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    rndsommer40

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    What timing belt?
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2023 at 3:36 AM
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    I think OP meant the idler pulley and serpentine belt. At least I hope he did.
     
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