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Whistle in 16 Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by burtop, Dec 4, 2015.

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  1. Dec 4, 2015 at 11:54 AM
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    I have the same noise between 35 to45,I have tried everything I have pulled the mirrors in, still have the noise, put towels over the mirrors still have the noise also have released the hood latch to the safety position still have the noise have put a towel over the grill for a half a mile or a mile and still have the noise removed the stone pain under engine also taped off all holes on the frame and still have the noise do not know what else to do contacted the dealer and I'm seeing the service manager to write it up. I can't take this noise
     
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  2. Dec 4, 2015 at 11:58 AM
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    I notice it when I have a decent wind / cross wind hit the truck when I am defiantly speeding. It just started up since it's gotten colder where I am. I don't hear the vent noise everyone else is mentioning. I wonder if it's a seal in the window because I swear I hear it in the upper left corner or at the very top of my drivers door. Nothing passenger side.
     
    Wraith600, Dec 4, 2015
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  3. Dec 4, 2015 at 11:59 AM
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    Many of us are dealing with this howl

    https://soundcloud.com/user-737046934/tacoma-440hz-noise

    You will get no love from the dealer because most of the trucks have this noise. I drove three that had it. Local Service claimed "it is a characteristic of the truck" If so ALL of them should exhibit the same noise.

    Call Toyota Service Phone: 800-331-4331 Open a ticket.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threadshttp://www.toyota.com/support/contact-us


    /440hz-tone-between-35-45mph-link-to-sound-file.395138/

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/wind-noise.399204/page-2#post-11208238
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/wind-noise.403541/#post-11256953

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/wind-noise.399204/page-2#post-11198405
     
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    TacoBella, Dec 4, 2015
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  4. Dec 4, 2015 at 1:05 PM
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    Me, word for word.
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2015 at 4:02 PM
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    I get the same thing.. when doing 80+, with just the right cross wind, its a weird whistle sound. Not significant enough to bother me though as those are not frequent conditions.

    It sounds like its coming from the mirror area though.
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2015 at 4:09 PM
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    16tacomaOR

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    I too have this issue, I'm thinking it will be something I have to live with, but will bring it up to my dealership.
     
    16tacomaOR, Dec 4, 2015
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  7. Dec 4, 2015 at 7:09 PM
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    I noticed a low whistle immediately after buying mine. Took it back to the dealership the following day to have my new tires put on and have them listen to it. Turned out the weather seal on the passenger door had come "unclipped" or something. They fixed in in about 30 seconds and it doesn't do it anymore. I haven't heard anything like that howl. Thats weird.
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2015 at 7:15 PM
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    Just turn up the radio. I'll admit, driving around a vehicle with a whistle would drive me bonkers.
     
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  9. Dec 4, 2015 at 8:35 PM
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    It traditionally carries over to each Tacoma gen.!
     
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  10. Dec 4, 2015 at 9:02 PM
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    Recently had some snow here and I didn't have the whistle when truck was partially covered in snow and ice build up on front/sides, then the whistle came back when all snow/ice was gone. ??
     
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  11. Dec 6, 2015 at 12:17 PM
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    The sound like someone blowing into a longneck beer bottle? 45 mph? From drivers side wheel well area? Had it one day and it went away. Hopefully for good. It was very annoying:annoyed:
     
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  12. Dec 6, 2015 at 1:07 PM
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    Yeah that's exactly what it sounds like. I thought it was the wheel well area too.
     
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  13. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:09 PM
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    I am going to take mine back to the dealer tomorrow and keep all records it is driving me crazy, it does it constantly at 35 to 45 miles an hour. If anybody has a solution please let me know, I have got to get this fixed one way or the other or trade it.
     
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  14. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:45 PM
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    Passenger front or passenger rear?
    Like this?
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dcsb-rear-window-molding.404388/
     
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  15. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:46 PM
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    doubletap
     
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  16. Dec 6, 2015 at 4:56 PM
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    The problem was with my front passenger door. I took a picture of my driver rear and it tapers just like the picture linked above.

    TacomaSeal_ac15fc91d8847d627e5831ce19c01445f407f88f.jpg
     
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  17. Dec 6, 2015 at 6:55 PM
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    I appreciate you taking the time.
     
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  18. Dec 6, 2015 at 8:06 PM
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    Same whistle, howling sounds during heavy cross winds. As my wife said "what the hell is that noise?". Hopefully they will figure it out soon.
     
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  19. Dec 6, 2015 at 8:14 PM
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    Anything to help.
     
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  20. Dec 6, 2015 at 9:57 PM
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    Embrace it! I have the exact noise your talking about in my 2nd Gen Tacoma... anytime I'm doing over 80 and it's slightly cooler out and I get a nice cross wind hitting the truck, daaaarrr she blows!
     
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