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Rhythmic "Harmonic" sound while driving

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by sja, Sep 14, 2016.

  1. Sep 14, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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    sja

    sja [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anybody noticed a rhythmic harmonic type sound while driving? Sounds like it's coming from the wheels. On mine it comes from different wheels depending on my speed. I notice it at 12 mph the most and at this speed it sounds like it's coming from the front wheels. Once I speed up it goes away. It's just a pulsing type sound. Thanks for any help or ideas!
     
  2. Sep 14, 2016 at 10:36 AM
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    You must have the TRD Harmonic Edition.


    PS, there are literally hundreds of threads on here about the very same subject. Use the search function. It will save you from 5 pages of smart ass replies to your post.
     
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  3. Sep 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    Yea, I haven't found any that pertain to what I'm hearing though.
     
  4. Sep 14, 2016 at 11:04 AM
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    Welcome OP, and congrats on the new truck. What you might be hearing is the howling sound that many have talked about. search "howling". there is even a TSP to address this.
     
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    Turn up the radio FTW..... lets get this party started :crapstorm:
     
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  6. Sep 14, 2016 at 11:14 AM
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  7. Sep 14, 2016 at 11:27 AM
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    Do you mean that howling sound that causes pedestrians to turn around when you are approaching from behind?
    Nah, I've never heard it. :burnrubber::crapstorm:

    Ch78 just hooked you up.
     
  8. Sep 14, 2016 at 8:11 PM
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    Hey, thanks for the replies! It's not the lower control arm howl. I have that just haven't plugged the holes yet. It's not the diff either. It sounds like a rhythmic pulsing sound coming from the wheel turning. Only at 12 mph. Not sure if it's a vibration from the wheel spinning only at the speed for some reason. Does it on pavement and off-road.
     

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