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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Nini, Apr 15, 2018.

  1. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    Nini

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    Hi, new here to this here site. Recently bought my truck and did oil change, oil filter, spark plug replacement, air intake filter. Whenever I accelerate I hear a rattle noise coming from engine. Not sure what it could be but it’s most prevalent when I accelerate. Any help guys?
     
  2. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    Is it a pinging type of noise? Wasn't doing that prior to changing plugs?

    Make sure all you plugs tightened snugly and coil packs popped on them securely. I'd start there.

    Check air cleaner box, snugged down too.
     
  3. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    It was making the noise before the spark plug replacement. Almost sounds like a fan is hitting something?
     
  4. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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    Might be a loose skid plate or heat shield.
     
  5. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:44 PM
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    If fan is hitting something loose or broken motor mounts possible .If pinging . Octane gas ? Try higher octane .
     
  6. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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    Thx guys now I have some likely possibilities I can start investigating
     
  7. Apr 15, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    Check the intake where it mounts to the fender.
     
  8. Apr 15, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    Exhaust leak?
     
  9. Apr 15, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    Does it sound like the noise in my thread?
     
  10. Apr 15, 2018 at 8:20 PM
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    So I checked everything you guys suggested, no avail. It seems to be coming from the injectors? Maybe I try a injector cleaner or using higher octane fuel?
     
  11. Apr 15, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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    Can you post a video of said sound??
     
  12. Apr 15, 2018 at 8:25 PM
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    try searching Tacoma tick.
     

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