# \#tacoma **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tacoma/175.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2016 Tacoma 4cyl idle vibrations, abnormal vacuum test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-tacoma-4cyl-idle-vibrations-abnormal-vacuum-test/189173)
**Author:** [@Matt231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt231)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-tacoma-4cyl-idle-vibrations-abnormal-vacuum-test/189173 "2026-01-14T02:47:57Z")
Hi everyone! I recently bought a 2016 Tacoma SR5 2.7L 4WD with 70k mi. At idle in D or R like at a red light (idles around 550rpm) the truck vibrates. Sometimes it’s bad and shakes my head and eyes and feels like someo… --- ## [2019 Tacoma makes shhhppp noise at 2pm or when pressing on gas pedal when idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-tacoma-makes-shhhppp-noise-at-2pm-or-when-pressing-on-gas-pedal-when-idle/197580)
**Author:** [@Dreadbolt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dreadbolt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-tacoma-makes-shhhppp-noise-at-2pm-or-when-pressing-on-gas-pedal-when-idle/197580 "2024-10-14T21:17:20Z")
Hey there i got this toyota taco 2019 4 cyl and just go some new used tires and a dealership maintenance not to long ago. I noticed when i press on the pedal quickly i here a shhppp like rubbing noise from the engine bay… --- ## [2015 Toyota Tacoma Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-air/197429)
**Author:** [@coxjonjill1975\_191453](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coxjonjill1975_191453)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-air/197429 "2024-09-29T19:12:26Z")
My 2015 Toyota Tacoma ac was only blowing on high setting. I replaced the Blower motor resistor and now it blows on high on all settings. Any suggestions? --- ## [2014 Toyota Tacoma wouldn’t shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-wouldn-t-shift/174643)
**Author:** [@MichaelAcosta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelAcosta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-wouldn-t-shift/174643 "2023-10-11T22:33:43Z")
I have a 2014 Tacoma with 62k miles. My Tacoma was parked for a couple of days before I decided to go visit my sister. When I placed the truck into Drive, truck did not want move forward, it felt like it engaged 1st gear… --- ## [1996 Toyota Tacoma Hot Weather Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-hot-weather-starting-problem/16422)
**Author:** [@Thomasm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomasm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-hot-weather-starting-problem/16422 "2023-08-08T22:29:57Z")
I have a 1996 Toy. Tacoma, 2 whl, 2.4L - 4 cycl. Problem: occurs in hot weather only, after I drive a bit, if I stop for say 5-15 min. the car is very difficult to start. I have to engage the starter for at least 15-2… --- ## [Clunk from the rear of truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-from-the-rear-of-truck/178851)
**Author:** [@martindoug1949\_176703](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martindoug1949_176703)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-from-the-rear-of-truck/178851 "2023-01-28T23:38:54Z")
Hello car talk Trying to find a correct answer Own a 2006 Toyota Tacoma pre runner Last 4-5 years I have been hearing a clunking sound from rear of the truck. This noise only happens when I stop at a red light or sto… --- ## [What's Wrong Car RPMS drop at High Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-car-rpms-drop-at-high-speeds/186715)
**Author:** [@Jerry-Graves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry-Graves)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-car-rpms-drop-at-high-speeds/186715 "2022-12-06T17:29:58Z")
My 2004 Tacoma is having trouble maintaining rpm. I had a check engine light on for a obd sensor but it went off when I unplugged my battery a week ago and hasn’t come back since. The main problem is that it loses rpm … --- ## [2001 Toyota Tacoma Intermittent 6 -12 Month Chirp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-intermittent-6-12-month-chirp/187330)
**Author:** [@JJ24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJ24)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-intermittent-6-12-month-chirp/187330 "2022-11-10T22:36:49Z")
I have had this problem over the last several years, there is a chirping sound (guessing belts) that will happen for a day or two and go away for 6 months to a year. New belts were put on at the dealer a few years ago an… --- ## [Toyota Tacoma Shift/Transmission puzzle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-shift-transmission-puzzle/184789)
**Author:** [@WestSeattleMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WestSeattleMom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-shift-transmission-puzzle/184789 "2022-06-23T02:38:42Z")
Hi there all! I have a Toyota Tacoma, automatic (2008) with 119903 miles and something weird happened last night. I started the engine and shifted into Drive and nothing happened, all the check lights came on and there w… --- ## [Blown head gasket repair or replace short block & reused head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-repair-or-replace-short-block-reused-head/180312)
**Author:** [@Laisseraller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laisseraller)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-repair-or-replace-short-block-reused-head/180312 "2021-10-30T18:03:28Z")
It will cost approx. $2K for a good shop to repair the blown head gasket! I will need to tow the truck to his shop added expense. Yota online Toyota tacoma parts said, if I get a certified short block it will cost $3k. … --- ## [2018 Toyota Tacoma - radio trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tacoma-radio-trouble/179320)
**Author:** [@GaryR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tacoma-radio-trouble/179320 "2021-09-13T22:33:49Z")
Radio stations will change to a different station randomly, the bot comes up sometimes asking “P.O.I.”, volume decreases sometimes. One station 101.1 FM cuts out then comes back on after awhile. Software update did not m… --- ## [Oil not draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-not-draining/178398)
**Author:** [@Halter3692\_176387](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Halter3692_176387)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-not-draining/178398 "2021-08-19T15:36:38Z")
Okay so on my last oil change which I do every 5,000 miles on my 2018 Toyota Tacoma the oil would not drain like normal. Around 1 quart came out into my drain pan and that was it. Does anyone know why those could be happ… --- ## [1998 Toyota Tacoma 5spd transmission noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-tacoma-5spd-transmission-noise/178187)
**Author:** [@CHARLIEBDUNCAN\_176337](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHARLIEBDUNCAN_176337)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-tacoma-5spd-transmission-noise/178187 "2021-07-24T13:27:50Z")
My beloved pickup, Helga, is making some transmission noises these days that are gradually getting worse. She’s a 4x4 and has about 182k miles, which is pretty young for a Tacoma. The transmission fluid was changed about… --- ## [Toyota truck not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-truck-not-starting/178196)
**Author:** [@ScttLee184\_164054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee184_164054)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-truck-not-starting/178196 "2021-07-23T02:38:58Z")
yr 1988, manual transmission A friend of mine is having trouble with his vehicle. When the truck is towed into the mechanics, several different ones, it starts up, and they say there is nothing wrong with it. His truc… --- ## [What is this Clicking Noise behind glovebox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-clicking-noise-behind-glovebox/176563)
**Author:** [@ISoLo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ISoLo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-clicking-noise-behind-glovebox/176563 "2021-05-05T03:31:12Z")
Toyota Tacoma 2006 2 cabin. I started the car up and heard clicking behind the glovebox. I know not all cars are the same so feel free to ask questions. --- ## [2008 toyota tacoma fuel mileage has dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tacoma-fuel-mileage-has-dropped/170103)
**Author:** [@Samnonono3\_149655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samnonono3_149655)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tacoma-fuel-mileage-has-dropped/170103 "2021-04-05T07:15:54Z")
08 Tacoma 4 cyl . 2.7 cc I noticed that the MAP has a cloth filter, can that filter be cleanned? Is there a spray I can use without damaging the MAP? No red light. Other than spark plugs, is there anything that others… --- ## [Front End Seized in 4wd - Drives Fine in 2wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-seized-in-4wd-drives-fine-in-2wd/83428)
**Author:** [@gabeha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabeha)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-seized-in-4wd-drives-fine-in-2wd/83428 "2021-01-03T13:12:24Z")
I was driving to work today in my 1998 Toyota Tacoma in 4WD on snow covered roads. I had driven for a few miles without a problem when, without any prior warning (that I noticed), the pickup came to a screeching halt. … --- ## [2008 Tacoma- p0136, but everything looks fine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-tacoma-p0136-but-everything-looks-fine/172851)
**Author:** [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-tacoma-p0136-but-everything-looks-fine/172851 "2020-12-02T20:04:08Z")
Working on my pastor’s 2008 Tacoma 2.7L with 77,000 miles, and getting a bit stumped. He just bought this truck, and on the way home the check engine light came on. Had the code read, and it was: P0138- O2 Sensor Circu… --- ## [High speed low clicking noise when stopped, in drive, that goes away if I turn on the air with the A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-speed-low-clicking-noise-when-stopped-in-drive-that-goes-away-if-i-turn-on-the-air-with-the-a-c/172445)
**Author:** [@nlt4au\_172396](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nlt4au_172396)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-speed-low-clicking-noise-when-stopped-in-drive-that-goes-away-if-i-turn-on-the-air-with-the-a-c/172445 "2020-11-19T21:22:34Z")
I’ve got a 2019 Toyota Tacoma that started making a noise today on my commute. It kind of sounds like if you rolled your r’s or made a machine gun noise with your tongue. It’s a little slower than that, and it’s not regu… --- ## [Previous issue 08 Tacoma mpg dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previous-issue-08-tacoma-mpg-dropped/170454)
**Author:** [@Samnonono3\_149655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samnonono3_149655)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previous-issue-08-tacoma-mpg-dropped/170454 "2020-09-26T18:27:01Z")
Continuing the discussion from 2008 toyota tacoma fuel mileage has dropped: This maybe a different issue but does anyone know about WAI Global? They sell a new alternator on Rock Auto for 225. Not remanufacterd. Output… --- ## [2015 Toyota Tacoma vibration when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-vibration-when-accelerating/167331)
**Author:** [@UNKNOWN38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UNKNOWN38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-vibration-when-accelerating/167331 "2020-09-26T18:17:24Z")
at 40 mph i have a vibration when I excelerate up small incline --- ## [Coolant monitor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-monitor/169513)
**Author:** [@Rocky\_197531\_170476](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocky_197531_170476)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-monitor/169513 "2020-09-03T00:42:25Z")
So when i start the truck 1st thing in the morning, especially in the winter time, my temperature gadget goes through the roof! Yet…it’s not actually over heating, fluid is good. After i drive it about 20/30 miles down… --- ## [2006 Toyota Tacoma - Vibration on Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-tacoma-vibration-on-acceleration/131136)
**Author:** [@sdamer59\_146030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdamer59_146030)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-tacoma-vibration-on-acceleration/131136 "2020-08-05T16:39:03Z")
Looking for some thoughts on what my issue may be. Have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma (automatic, rear wheel drive) that just started vibrating, both steering wheel and cab on acceleration. Have not been able to determine cause… --- ## [2003 Toyota Tacoma - 4WD problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tacoma-4wd-problem/167246)
**Author:** [@chippena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chippena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tacoma-4wd-problem/167246 "2020-07-14T00:41:19Z")
When 4WD button on shift stick is pressed, the fwd driveline rotates, but the front wheels don’t engage. --- ## [2009 Toyota Tacoma needed a front differential](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-tacoma-needed-a-front-differential/166351)
**Author:** [@drifter52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drifter52)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-tacoma-needed-a-front-differential/166351 "2020-06-27T12:14:58Z")
Front diff, had to be replaced. I have only driven on hard surface roads. It had 95000 miles on it, and I had changed the lube three times. --- ## [Questions About Toyota Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-toyota-tacoma/164861)
**Author:** [@RevvedKevv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RevvedKevv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-toyota-tacoma/164861 "2020-05-27T04:46:43Z")
Quick Questions I Have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma my scanner wont work in the obii slot what could be the problem Any suggestions has check engine light my temp reads high but doesn’t over heat. Thanks --- ## [99 Tacoma pickup idle problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-tacoma-pickup-idle-problem/78563)
**Author:** [@rayboomboom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rayboomboom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-tacoma-pickup-idle-problem/78563 "2020-05-15T04:38:49Z")
Hello all, first time posting here. I have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma pickup, 5 speed stick 4 cylinder. When I first start it up it runs at a lower idle than it should. But as soon as it warms up just a bit the idle goes t… --- ## [1999 Toyota Tacoma - setting timing after replacing head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-tacoma-setting-timing-after-replacing-head-gasket/163977)
**Author:** [@olive20201996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olive20201996)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-tacoma-setting-timing-after-replacing-head-gasket/163977 "2020-05-08T21:32:42Z")
How do you set the timing after replacing the head gasket? 1999 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 --- ## [Coasting in neutral with an automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-with-an-automatic-transmission/43932)
**Author:** [@wappo13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wappo13)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-with-an-automatic-transmission/43932 "2020-03-13T12:59:39Z")
I recently read that it could be harmful to the automatic transmission to coast in neutral down a hill. Is this true? --- ## [2000 Toyota Tacom wont shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-tacom-wont-shut-off/159898)
**Author:** [@maxsenterprise\_164356](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxsenterprise_164356)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-tacom-wont-shut-off/159898 "2020-03-02T00:02:52Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Tacoma 2.4L RWD. I turn the truck off and take the key out of ignition, still runs. have to disconnect battery to kill engine. Replaced Starter switch and ignition still problem continues. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tacoma/175.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=tacoma)