TRD 4runner: This noise is driving me crazy

[Saker]

Your like me, although you have about 3 years on me. My high frequencies are shot, no pun intended. I have been shooting high power for 46 years. My first firearm was an AR15 at 18 for $249 in California. Paid and walked the same day. Times have really changed here.

Yes, they sure have changed!

 

[jp.vegas]

Your like me, although you have about 3 years on me. My high frequencies are shot, no pun intended. I have been shooting high power for 46 years. My first firearm was an AR15 at 18 for $249 in California. Paid and walked the same day. Times have really changed here.

And not for the better.

 

[2021nightshade4x4]

Paid attention next time I started mine and yes while it does sound similar that noise isn’t even half as loud. Maybe 1/4. Sounds like a normal V6 with a factory exhaust.

Sounds similar to a Chevy Volt with a bearing failure.


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[TRD PANTHER]

And not for the better.

Yeah, unfortunately. It was nice growing up here in the 60’s and 70’s and even the 80’s were good. But, since the 21st century it just keeps getting worse.

 

[Sonoran_Desert]

Audio recordings don't always capture the noise you are hearing and noises in a brand new vehicle can and will make you certifiably crazy. I went after two 2 squeaks/ rattles the first year I bought new. I was miserable until they were fixed.

Go to dealer and ask to start up a few other new 4Runners on their lot and see what you hear.

 

[BlueRidge77]

Can anyone help diagnose this problem? I made this video when the car had 200 miles on it. I have taken it to the dealer twice and each time they say the car is to spec and they can't hear the noise. It is driving me and my wife insane.

I did some research and it seems different that a lifter noise but maybe someone here on the forum can help? I am talking about this oscillating noise in the background.

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Thanks.

Mine has sounded like this since I’ve had it. Got it at 7k miles. Not sure if this link will work... the video does sound different to me than the actual truck.

2016 4Runner Trail Premium Engine Sound - YouTube

 

[ahtoxa11]

OP, are you talking about the whooshing air noise when you rev up?

That's your radiator fan. Otherwise, if there's a blowing kinda noise on a cold start that goes away after a few seconds, that's your aux air pump. Helps heat up the emission system faster.

 

[stormydawg]

If you use teflon coated thread in that sewing machine it helps just a little...

 

[chowd3r]

I have 2021 with 6000 miles and it makes that same background drone noise you are hearing. Almost sounds like something in the dash is loose and vibrating against something. Now that I hear yours, I feel a lot better about it being normal.


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[chowd3r]

I should also mention that I only hear it at idle. When I rev the motor it goes away. Just like your’s sounds.


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[Muzzle of Bees]

Yeah, unfortunately. It was nice growing up here in the 60’s and 70’s and even the 80’s were good. But, since the 21st century it just keeps getting worse.

I wish people realized how their behavior impacted others. Don’t blame the process, blame the dumb humans putting others at risk unnecessarily, forcing the process, and you have yourself the answer. It’s better to be proactive then be like our dumbass governor in Texas that loves blaming everyone for problems that a little effort could prevent.