Tips and Tricks on the 3rd Gen Tacoma

So how do you check for number 7?

 

It's through the entune system in the settings. I programmed mine so all the doors unlock when I touch the drivers handle.

 

I posted the solution to the doors. I couldn't remember how I did it. on Entune, Apps --> vehicle --> vehicle information --> door locks

 

Number 7 has a specific process, let me try to find the link. Here is the best I can fine on a fantastic post. I still don't know the whole process but need to learn it myself.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...be-low-on-fluid-directly-from-factory.405642/

 

Holy crap, all that to check the Tranny fluid?! Thx for the reply!

 

Can you describe the symptoms of having a bad diff bearing?

 

6. Random vibrations in the 1800 to 2300 RPM range.

Not sure I can relate it to RPM. I tested going down a hill around 40 to 45mph in neutral and still felt the vibration on and off. I have noticed this only having had the truck for a week. Does anyone have any follow ups to this or is there a thread tracking this issue? I feel it in the steering wheel. Anyone else having this issue?

 

For the "Things that concern owners but are normal section": I remember seeing several posts about the V6 engine making a loud noise similar to valve tapping while idling. Others pointed out that the engine sometimes goes into an injector cleaning cycle that sounds a lot like a loud valve tap. I have personally not heard this sound.

OP, Thank You for your excellent summary.

 

Thanks for this, depending on which side of town you're on it would be prudent to unlock just the drivers or passenger door at one time.
I'm glad this has been addressed.

 

One thing I've noticed and isn't on the list is a rattle from the passenger window or seat belt pillar. I pulled the door panel off and didn't find anything loose or couldn't find what could possibly causing the rattle. Gonna pull the panels from the pillar and see if there's something there.

Maybe I haven't figured it out yet, but wish there was a way to mute the music at the push of a button. Got too familiar with that option on my previous Alpine head units.

Also, it gets really annoying to have to stop in order to add a destination or change a destination on the nav. Is there a work around to it? I remember reading that the previous gen was the same.

 

And a way to simply turn OFF the navi whilst driving!

 

I had to get the book out. To mute is button #3

 

Not sure this is the simple way your looking for, but I do it if I have a passenger less distractions from our conversation. Push APPS then Settings then at the bottom screen off.

 

The mute button on your steering wheel also mutes the music if you hold it down.

 

I thought so, but wasn't sure. I was in the process of looking it up when you posted. LOL

 

Yeah my RX8 back in 2007 had the mute button. I missed that function.

 

Thanks. Not sure if that simply pauses the music as it states, but I meant mute as in reduce the volume to half or lower than half. Will try it out though.

Thanks. Will give it a try.

 

Engine ticking is the self cleaning injector technology
http://wardsauto.com/technology/toyota-advances-d4s-self-cleaning-feature-tacoma

 

Boooooo! If my truck burns down while warming up, at least I wont be cold getting in. My Passat always had nice warm seats when I lived in Iowa.

 

Damn, this is my new favorite thread!