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What is this noise?? 29k miles on 2018.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jamie4x4, Jul 2, 2020.

  1. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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    Jamie4x4

    Jamie4x4 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Really trying to figure out what this clicking/popping noise is going on in the front end of my 2018 Trd off road 4wd Tacoma. Only 29k miles. Traction control has been randomly coming on. Please don’t be expensive! Any help appreciated! Thank you guys.
    https://youtu.be/yDenBDjG9Rk
     
  2. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:19 PM
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    Strange liquid on both sides of suspension as seen in video, small amount of smoke coming out from wheelwell.
     
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  3. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    immediate thought is a brake line squirting brake fluid. Just what comes to mind from that short video. Only liquid could squirt again that inner flaps...am I wrong?Sitting still at idle, I mean what else could it be? Only fluid I know exist out there. Dripping down from the top maybe, man these fluid leaks are not always so easy. All kinds of shit coming into play. Clank clank clank at idle is not a good sound.
     
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  4. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:35 PM
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    I think you may be on to it..
    OP needs to check brake fluid level.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:39 PM
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    tcjacado

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    That may very well be a timing cover or a valve cover leak. That's a lot of fluid to on that frame.
     
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  6. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:41 PM
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    I guess I’ll take it into dealership tomorrow. Hopefully whatever it is is under warranty. Thank you for your help!
     
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  7. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:41 PM
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    Dents and a rattle can
    An alarming amount. I'd play detective immediately or take it in
     
  8. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:41 PM
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    Check your idler pulleys
     
  9. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    Ah shit. Can it make a 10 mile drive to the dealership?
     
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  10. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    Did the fluid and sound appear at the same time?
     
  11. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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    Call the toyota care 800 number road side assistance and have them tow it in. Its free.
     
  12. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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    I’m honestly not sure. Started hearing it today as I pulled out of a parking lot and then got home and noticed fluid.
     
  13. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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    How many have you driven since you noticed it? Any increase in fluid build up? Anything abnormal driving?
     
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  14. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    CrippledHo I'm calling about your car's extended warranty

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    Just do this bro. Be safe
     
  15. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    On the freeway I couldn’t hear it. I’ve only driven 10 miles since hearing it.
     
  16. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:46 PM
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    I wouldn't drive it another foot or start the engine
     
  17. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:48 PM
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    Okay will do. Thanks for help. I had my 30k service scheduled for tomorrow anyways. Hope they can do both for me.
     
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  18. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:50 PM
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    Good luck
     
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    They are going to have to. And I wouldn't expect my truck back until next week sometime
     
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  20. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:59 PM
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    StayinStock Set it and forget it

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    Please report back with the details if you don't mind.
    Good luck!
     
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