Noise Problems: Recommended Guidelines

BlackWorksInc

BlackWorksInc

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I've noticed a lot of threads regarding noise complaints and issues lately, most of them tend to be very vauge & unhelpful. This thread is not made to chastise or belittle those and/or any future members who want help for their issues, but rather provide them a rough guideline to better help convey their issue in a manner so that we can start helping them from the first post rather than having to wait for them to provide clarification.

Recommended Guidelines:

~Please provide the Model Year (i.e. '06), Engine (i.e. 4.0L or 2GR-FE), and Trim (i.e. SR%, Sport, or Limited of your vehicle.
~Please provide what sequence of events create the noise. (i.e. When I take off from a stop... ect)
~Please provide what & where the noise is coming from (i.e. "Clunking from under the driver's side area"
~Please provide any additional information that seems relevant (i.e. "when its cold out, only when I mash on the pedal, only when I hop on one foot and turn left, ect)

Ideally if you follow these guidelines we can provide you with a direction and/or possible ideas right from your original post instead of having to wait until you respond, thus making it easier on the forum and helping you out faster! :thumb:

Post Note- If you'd like to learn more please visit our Sticky: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/132953-toolbox-how-use.html for more detailed information regarding diagnosing noises and other issues! This has been a public service announcement from the crazy people, you may now return to your regularly scheduled truck porn. :music:
 
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Oh great its this guy again!!!!

Thanks for putting this up BlackWorks! this will certainly help someone like me :first:
OK, lets see if I got the formula correct shall we?

1)Info: 2003 Sport Edition V8 (118K) Service done/WP&Belt, diffs, crank, trans, spark plugs/:

(Prologue) I am getting a vibrating humming noise/ sensation when I first start her up it fluctuates in pitch to the engines usual (up and down??? sounds) at idle

2) a: Usually worst on colder mornings and goes away after the engine warms up.
b: noise is worse when not moving and nearly unnoticeable when moving
c: turning the wheel while stopped can reduce the vibration and noise by half for just a few moments until the engine idles up
d: (cold)when put in reverse and slow backup the vibration and noise doubles
e: (cold)when put in first; vibration and noise double
f: when engine is (warm) or has been run that day noise is all but gone and vibration is very very subtle.

3) It's coming from the engine bay for sure and because it happens at standing idle I can quantify its not the drive train.

4) I recently hauled a trailer and only after the fact did I notice this...I like to let my V8 warm up (2-5min) before I start driving around and until now she was always in a 50C+ garage so maybe I just failed to notice... but it seems very temperature related...anything below 40 seems to make it very noticeable THANKS!
 
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acceleration noise help, if I may

:peep:
I have a 97 4runner 2 wheel drive with a 3.4 engine. it is an automatic SR5. I have owned several of these 4rnr's and have had really great success with them and currently off road a 97 SR5 4x4 5 speed and have 249K pain free miles with it.
that said, I recently purchased this from the original owner and it has 244k miles on it.
OK, ok, on with the issue... at hard acceleration, the intake roars as the rpm goes up. at idle and cruising, it is fine/ but put it under a load and the noise gets louder and louder until you let off.

observations:
recent tune up
new cat. converter (no change in noise)
cleaned the MAS
Idle is fine
power is weaker

concerned that the timing belt change that the owner had performed a few days before selling, may not be right, but it starts, idles, fine, and no engine light.
ugh?
 
2015 4.0 v6 SR5 2WD
Hissing noise from brake pedal under pressure, but only as you just start to brake. tssst sound. 50degrees all the way to 95 degrees it does it. Ive not been in other conditions.
Dealer says its all good, but I've not noticed it on my other cars.
 
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Noise coming From my power steering pump

I need a how to video For a replacement power steering pump 95 toyota 4 runner 3.0 4 wheel drive?
 
I really gotta stop looking at this problem forums, you guys got me paranoid about every little sound I hear... I'm just gonna turn up the radio from now on.




BlackWorksInc said:
I've noticed a lot of threads regarding noise complaints and issues lately, most of them tend to be very vauge & unhelpful. This thread is not made to chastise or belittle those and/or any future members who want help for their issues, but rather provide them a rough guideline to better help convey their issue in a manner so that we can start helping them from the first post rather than having to wait for them to provide clarification.

Recommended Guidelines:

~Please provide the Model Year (i.e. '06), Engine (i.e. 4.0L or 2GR-FE), and Trim (i.e. SR%, Sport, or Limited of your vehicle.
~Please provide what sequence of events create the noise. (i.e. When I take off from a stop... ect)
~Please provide what & where the noise is coming from (i.e. "Clunking from under the driver's side area"
~Please provide any additional information that seems relevant (i.e. "when its cold out, only when I mash on the pedal, only when I hop on one foot and turn left, ect)

Ideally if you follow these guidelines we can provide you with a direction and/or possible ideas right from your original post instead of having to wait until you respond, thus making it easier on the forum and helping you out faster! :thumb:

Post Note- If you'd like to learn more please visit our Sticky: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/132953-toolbox-how-use.html for more detailed information regarding diagnosing noises and other issues! This has been a public service announcement from the crazy people, you may now return to your regularly scheduled truck porn. :music:
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louxwe said:
I really gotta stop looking at this problem forums, you guys got me paranoid about every little sound I hear... I'm just gonna turn up the radio from now on.
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It is best to also pay attention to even the smallest details, because then it can turn into a big problem.
 
talonjade said:
Thanks for putting this up BlackWorks! this will certainly help someone like me :first:
OK, lets see if I got the formula correct shall we?

1)Info: 2003 Sport Edition V8 (118K) Service done/WP&Belt, diffs, crank, trans, spark plugs/:

(Prologue) I am getting a vibrating humming noise/ sensation when I first start her up it fluctuates in pitch to the engines usual (up and down??? sounds) at idle

2) a: Usually worst on colder mornings and goes away after the engine warms up.
b: noise is worse when not moving and nearly unnoticeable when moving
c: turning the wheel while stopped can reduce the vibration and noise by half for just a few moments until the engine idles up
d: (cold)when put in reverse and slow backup the vibration and noise doubles
e: (cold)when put in first; vibration and noise double
f: when engine is (warm) or has been run that day noise is all but gone and vibration is very very subtle.

3) It's coming from the engine bay for sure and because it happens at standing idle I can quantify its not the drive train.

4) I recently hauled a trailer and only after the fact did I notice this...I like to let my V8 warm up (2-5min) before I start driving around and until now she was always in a 50C+ garage so maybe I just failed to notice... but it seems very temperature related...anything below 40 seems to make it very noticeable THANKS!
Click to expand...

I've noticed the same thing with the temp in my 98 4runner. Let me know what you find out!
 
Transmission whine

I own a 2000 4Runner 4-speed automatic; I've owned it since 2004. It has performed very well, and other than replacing the radiator about a year ago, it's only ever required routine maintenance.

However, Saturday evening (05Mar16) I began hearing a new noise. It was a "whine", and over the following days I've determined that it consistently happens when I accelerate from a stop, such as at an intersection. The whine starts out as a low tone, and builds as I accelerate. Then it stops completely once the vehicle pops into second gear.

A tech at a local transmission shop believes it is caused by a bearing in the transmission. However, both the transmission itself and the vehicle overall are otherwise performing well mechanically; the fluid looks good; and no error codes are returned. The tech suggested that I check online before he begins getting into the transmission; in the meantime, he will check for TSBs on this issue. I've found discussion forums online which also suggest planetary gears as the culprit.

I would greatly appreciate knowing whatever information you folks may have on this "whine" issue, so that I can minimize my costs and my downtime. Thank you.
 
I have a 4unner 1997 awd, lifted 2 inches but i think their is no diff drop, the noise only happens when i am on drive (or when tranny is engaged) when i am idling, ill press the brake pedal and intermittent it would shake a bit, havent had time to check tranny oïl/diff oïl, or if it is from the drive shaft. any tips on how to find the noise or is their a common problem on this vehicule?
 
2003 V8 4x4

I have a 2003 SR5 V8 4Runner with about 116K miles that started making a whining noise from the engine compartment. It is most noticeable at idle and seems to get better with increased RPMs.

I changed the oil last night and still seem to have the problem.
 
Noise Problem

So I have a 1993, 3VZ-E V6 4x4 4runner, SR5.

Seemingly, the catalytic converter is making a lawnmower sound, higher rpm=more sound(rev). Only happened after going offroading in a desert area, it's now consistent. Going to look into more asap, however, obviously, all tips will be appreciated. Thanks
 
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Ratcheting Noise when turning steering wheel

I have a 2015 4Runner limited with 8k miles on it. In the last two weeks we started hearing a ratcheting noise when turning the steering wheel. It only occur when we have the left turn signal on. It doesn't happen when the right turn signal is on. Anyone else have the same issue and can tell us what the problem is?
 
2011, 4.0L v6, Limited.
When I start the car there is a faint knocking sound coming from the engine. Sounds like a cam or rocker arm or valve or something. The knocking sound disappears after the car is warmed up and you can typically only hear it when the transmission is in park. I dont think this is a huge problem but given that there is a slight knock I do want to be as proactive about it as possible. Any suggestions on what this might be from? Suggestions on how to fix this?

Thanks!
 
97 3.4L SR5

Loud whine from the front, louder when the steering wheel is turned either way. I know its the power steering pump, but figure I'd post about it anyway since I can't start a new thread.

Temporary fix to make it silent for the drive home upon purchase: Motorcraft Friction modifier
 
Is this the place to post about noise issues?

Not sure if this is a place to post my noise concern or just a post about how to post about my noise problems, lolol.

Anyway, here is my noise issue:
1992 v6 3.0L automatic with a 2" body lift (so cute I can barely stand it!)

Let me start by saying I am not an experienced wrencher at all. I know more about my vehicle than the average chick maybe but am, by no means, a mechanic. I can change spark plugs and oil and tires and so far that is it. Maybe you Toyota heads can help me learn some more....

I get a chattering/vibrating sound upon acceleration. It does not compromise the power or revs. I though maybe it was a heat shield, but mechanic says no. I was looking under there yesterday and the only loose thing I found that jiggles and makes a sound that may be the noise is something towards the mid to front portion of the shaft. It is a G-shaped thing that goes around the shaft with a little tiny boot at the bottom. I don't know what that part is. It's maybe 11 inches big from top to bottom. I should also mention that my shifter is totally loose, I don't need to press the button to move between gears. I am sure that is not good. Could it be related to my noise issue?

My cutie is at the auto body shop today Otherwise I would post a pic of the part in question.

Thanks for reading! Pardon me if this post is in the wrong place.
 
Noise problem with 95 4Runner

Hey so I have a 1995 4Runner just joined this forum and trying to find some answers/solutions to my problem, so I turn the key on and the radio does not turn on with it so I hit the power button on the radio and for about 10-15 seconds I hear a loud grinding noise coming from the passenger side behind the glove box, I've taken the glove box off and can't see much that would be grinding, so I was wondering if anyone knew what was going on or had this problem as well
Thanks
 
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