stick shift weird noise ??

ok I have a 2005 tacoma v6 4.0 manual 6sp i have noticed when im driving my stick shift makes a rattling noise when its in gear now if im driving in 3rd and i push it up a little bit with my hand it will go away but when i take my hand off it will come back almost like it is resting on somthing any suggestions

 

I have the same issue with my 2008 Tacoma 4.0L V6. When I put it in 3rd gear, it starts rattling. kagmyster00: Your post was awhile back. Did you find the cause?

 

I think that's just how it is cause mine does it too

 

These shifters have internal rubber bushings that wear out. My guess is the shifter is getting a little sloppy as well.

 

Mine starting doing it today for the first time

 

I have this same issue, which is why I searched & found this thread. My shop got advice from a local Toyota dealer that it was the rubber bushing - so they replaced it. No noise at first, but noise showed up same day I got it back - day later it is worse. Does anyone have any success with this?

 

My shifter was good all summer but now when I'm in 1st 3rd and 5th it makes a plastic on plastic rattleing sound.. Any ideas?

 

ive had the same issue did a lot of research. and all i got was its the motor and tranny mounts going bad. i replaced that bushing and got no help. i havent tried the mounts yet

 

Is there any update on this? I've also got a pretty concerning rattle while my shifter is in gear and resting on it's own. If I use my hand to lightly push forward on the shifter, the noise is gone. Is the rattling coming from the transmission? Throwout bearing?

 

One thing to check is the shifter boot. Some times the plastic ring at the top of the boot rattles on the shifter. Next time it rattles, just grab the top of the shifter boot and see if it goes away.

 

The rubber isolator between the inner and outer stick is likely worn out and sloppy. As such, you're hearing the NVH (noise vibration harshness) from the transmission/gears vibrating through the shifter when the inner stick contacts the outer stick.

There's a guy on here that bores out all the old rubber and pours poly in there to fix this issue. A bit of searching will find him. (if you search for short shifter, he's posted in those threads a lot) If you pull the shift boot and look at the shifter it'll be obvious.

 

I am the "GUY".

 

If the internal bushings are shot, there will be a lot of slop in the shifter.

 

Damn I just couldn't remember your username!

@nuzzbutter if your isolation bushing in your shifter has deteriorated, hook up with @Coupe - He does nice work!

 

What's it take to get one of these done?

 

$120 + shipping.