DAC Sound/Concerns

[cbielat]

I've read a few posts/links on this topic but they seemed a bit different from what I had experienced.

I had engaged the DAC in 4Low while coming down a significantly steep rocky slope (under power lines) and it was making a very loud and undesirable constant electric clicking sound, so much so, that I immediately turned it off and proceeded with manual breaking. I do know/figure that the electronics will take over when using DAC but this just sounded wrong and I did not feel confident allowing the vehicle to proceed while having such noises come from the vehicle like this. I also tried it with traction control both on and off and I still get the same outcome. Please inform me about the best combination of options to use when in this situation, remembering I am in an SR5.

Thank You

 

[azn-sensation]

Check this out out:

Toyota Downhill Assist Control Noise - YouTube

Although this is on a 2007 4Runner, my 2010 SR5 makes the exact same noises. Hope that helps.

Also found this one on a TE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szIG_XUmxSU&feature=related

 

[cbielat]

AZN- That's exactly what mine sounded like! It's that disgusting sound that had me very concerned. Should I be worried about that even seeing that Trail Edition video sounding like mine? Do you find yours sounding that drastic?

 

[NHinAK]

Nnnnnnnnnnnormal.

 

[brockeverly]

I use it all the time, its fine. My passengers are already on edge coming down out of washes then that starts making all kinds of racket and they