maintenance / troubleshooting

So here's the way I got multiples hesitations with and without fuel pump recall and OVtune or not! When I pass someone at 45-50 mph if I need 3/4 or full throttle (tried both) I have a delay of response near 2 seconds! When it finally goes downshift in 2nd at goes in high rpm range than it...

Yes im looking into options for duel battery setup any suggestions will help thank you

new tacoma sr5 with 1900 miles shakes going down the road and when braking, feels like its coming from the rear as i feel it in the seat. first dealer said they road force balanced all tires and cut front rotors. no difference. 2nd dealer said all tires way out of balance (what)? 2nd dealer...

I have a 2017 Tacoma with a 2” lift that continues to tear the differential support mount and brake the cv axel please help

Hi all Seemed like a good idea to upgrade battery size since I'm also installing a few more accessories. After installing the setup shown in the photo (including cleaning up terminal plate connections of paint) the battery couldn't turn over the truck. A quick jumper cable connection fired...

Why would my bed be rattling as I’m hitting bumps/light humps? I looked into getting bed stabilizers but apparently those are made for when the bed is shifting from left to right due to off-roading with or without there being weight in the bed, not from bouncing up and down. It seems to only...

My 2017 TRD Sport 6 spd manual with towing package has 50,000 miles and I need a heavy duty clutch! I have driven a manual transmission for one million plus miles in my lifetime but this transmission/clutch combination Toyota has in my Tacoma does not work well for me. I have on two occasions...

While at work the smart key fell off of the key which was on a carabiner on my belt. Is it possible to start my truck with the mechanical key only? If not, I live at work now and I am pissed at Toyota...

Hi All, I changed the interior lights (map, dome, vanity) in my 2108 TRD Off Road to LED's. They worked fine for a bit then blew the fuse. I replaced the 7.5 amp fuse and reinstalled the stock bulbs. Now the lights are working but wont turn off unless I turn the map light switch off. Has...

2020 DCSB OR At about 7k my brakes started squeaking, a little here and there, I chopped it up to dust or water, now at 7.2k it’s squeaking every time. I’m wondering if this is a common issue with the new generation of brake pads. A month before I bought my ‘20 Tacoma my wife bought a ‘20...

I recently purchased a 2019 Tacoma SR5 with 25k miles on it. I got a 2inch level and 285s put on. That afternoon I tossed it in 4L, peeled out a couple times lightly on rocks. Tossed it in 2wl and kept going. Shortly after it started making this crazy high pitch whine when I turned at slow...

Hi! I have a 2018 TRD Off Road. I just replaced all the interior lights with LED and now none of them work. I'm assuming it a fuse but can't figure out which one. The small fuse box inside the truck has a fuse labeled dome, that one appears fine. Is there another dome fuse in the engine bay...

I'm in search of a new creeper. My shade tree mechanic one from harbor freight broke another wheel. What are you guys and gals rolling around under the truck with? Nice to haves: - One that doesn't get hung up on a piece of 22awg insulation. - Something with an adjustable head rest. -...

Looking for something like Carvista, but for windows laptop platform. I want to tweak some of the locking and chime options beyond what the onboard selections are. I just bought a SR V6 Quad with basic audio. Seems like a lot of the program options listed in the manual are not available on...

When my lights are on, my tail lights are completely off but when I press on the brakes they work. Anyone know what’s going on there? It’s a 2020 TRD off road with OEM lights. Thanks in advance!

I lifted my truck, no errors. Replaced the windshield, no errors. Hit a pothole and got another alignment and had the error screen. Part of the safety system monitors pitch and yaw relative to the direction of the steering wheel. The ecu records the center position and trips an error if it...

I am learning my way around this site please bear with me...

Does anybody know, before I buy stuff, if the 2020 4 cyl. went back to a spin on oil filter, or does it use the same cartridge filter as earlier models. Rock Auto shows all spin ons.

Greetings all. I have had my 2018 TRD Off Road for about 14 months. It's been to 2 dealerships a total of 5 times, and back again for a test drive with a service manager. Toyota Corporation North America's final resolution is they agree with the service departments, "it is an acceptable...

Good morning. A couple nights ago I was doing an illegal U-turn at an intersection. As I was in the middle of it, turning to my left at full lock, my right wheel rolled over a slightly elevated portion of the road. A repeated banging, metal on metal sound commenced till I straightened the wheel...

Does anyone here have issues with their key fob battery draining fast after getting it replace? Is so is there a quick fix or is it my key fob just not working anymore

Have you done replacing spark plugs ..recommended after 60,000-90,000 miles .. Toyota make there own spark plugs ...because other brands fail too often....today Mr Toyota has his own spark plug factory! ..less than 3% failure ? Compare to other brands.. Always replace with Toyota OME.. just...

I'm new to this group and tried to search here and on google but can't find any info about oil leaking between the transfer case and manual transmission on a 3rd gen. Has anyone had this problem? I'm planning on taking the transfer case off and hoping it's the input shaft seal on the transfer...

Ok, yeah I know, do a search, where can I buy an oil filter wrench for the Tacoma? I have several that fit on the flutes, but I’m hesitant to use them,as I think they will slip on the plastic housing? Does pepboys, autozone, oreilys or similar stores have this?

Hi Guys I bought a brand new Tacoma Sport 2021. Since day 1 there is a vibration in the gas pedal. Worse at 1100RPM to 1300 RPM. Took it to dealer and they tightened the 2 nuts on that hold the pedal to the floor board. I noticed yesterday that if you put it in neutral, and hold the brake and...

Has anyone else seen this problem? The lower windshield weatherstripping is not staying on the windshield. The plastic piece is really easy to move and push down. I am thinking of using some tape or weatherstripping of some type.

I just replaced the front diff ADD unit 3rd one! the 1st 2 were Chinese knockoffs both crap. And the 3rd one is a genuine oem part after replacing the unit I tested 4 wheel drive system everything was great clear down to 4lo w/mts system function check. 30 minutes later I went to utilise 4...

When I replace the boots, I usually add some ball joint chassis grease to the inner ball joint. Should I also turn the steering wheel completely right and add grease to as many of the rack splines/teeth that i can reach? note these pics are not mine, just pics I found on internet to illustrate...

Driver window will not operate

Are 2021 tacoma service manuals available yet

2016 trd sport dcsb (manual) immobilizer issue left me stranded the other day keys no longer communicating with immobilizer, is there anyway to disable this system permanently so a standard cut key could start the truck (no not just cannibalizing a working key and taping it to the immobilizer...

I recently installed the new uptop overland truss rack with a soft topper and i've got some terrible gaps. I believe i've followed the instructions as worded but the uptop overland bed rack feet. the Bracket uptop overland provided to pull the rear aluminum bar does not work with the bracket...

What the advantage/disadvantage to the amber fog lights pods over the normal clear ones?

What the advantage/disadvantage to the amber fog lights pods over the normal clear ones?

I am new to this forum and previously posted a question in a new user section, but want to ask the question again: My 2021 Limited truck has a steering wheel vibration at all speeds, not severe, but annoying. I want to know if other 2021 Tacoma owners are having any of these issues. I have...

Does the tsb reflash on shift problem work on 2016 4 cylinder?

Hi All I have a 2017 Tacoma that just rolled over 100,000 KMs. I noticed a different sound at idle the other day and have been investigating that wasn’t the injector cleaning cycle (at least I don’t think). It is intermittent and will sometimes occur and sometimes not. I first cleaned my MAF...

Lately its been about -30F in Montana. When I'm idling, slowly moving in traffic, or completely stopped my truck will start to rev up to 1500 rpms and immediately drop back down to normal. If I'm moving the truck will lurch forward a bit then go back to normal. When I start moving at anything...

My current set up has a Blue Sea 12 fuse block with a 100 amp breaker that I want to run all of my accessory lighting to. I currently have Ditch lights ready to go but have a question on whether I need to use the relay that came with the wiring harness in order to run the CH4x4 switches. I am...

Hey guys. Went camping the first weekend of the year and may have sent it just a little too hard...ended up breaking a boot on one of my CV Axles (and denting my stock skid plate in pretty far) so all-in-all, not terrible. Wondering if anyone has upgraded their CV Axles or gone with anything...

Just a heads up about my engine replacement ordeal: My 2017 Taco has just over 110,000 miles when it threw a code while on a road trip. I had pulled into a gas station (everything was performing normal), and filled it with gas when I was at ~1/4 tank. I started the truck after the fill and it...

Ok so I have an ARB dual compressor. To make a long story short, the ground wire FROM the switch is getting hot on both sides. To the point that it is melting the wire. The harness from the swich to the compressor is getting so hot its smoking. I obviously dont need a fire in the back of the...

Whats up everyone, Not sure if this would be of value to you guys but here you go. Recently started feeling occasional slight steering wheel vibration while braking at high speeds, with bed loaded and mostly when driving downhill 55+ mph. It was enough for me to bring it up at 20k service two...

What's up guys just bought bought a 2018 Tacoma SR5 with 20k miles on it from a Toyota dealer. Its not a used certified. Well while driving home I noticed vibration in the steering wheel, that is really noticeable at highway speeds and while braking the whole truck shudders. Well after looking...

So I have been searching around on the 'net trying to find any videos of anyone that uses the oem style switch to control their grille lights. I hesitated for a long time to buy the grille/raptor lights, but finally caved. I'm determined to have the ability to turn them on and off with the...

I have a 2020 Sport. Has anyone removed the power port below the climate controls without dismantling the entire dash. I found 1 video on YouTube and the poster removed nearly the entire dash.

New here, I recently added the bilstein 5100 lift front and rear, OME888 coils, and icon add a leaf. everything was fine until I was on my way to get an alignment. I now have the check VSC and pre collision malfunction message on my info center, cruise control is unavailable also. I have dug...

I’m installing a 3” Rough Country lift on my sons 16 Tacoma SR5 and wondering if anyone has done this wheel swap before. I have a set of 18” Fuel Kranks I’m planning on giving him from my 2010 Silverado and I know the lug pattern is the same between both but I would need to get new lug nuts for...

Just noticed that the driver door lock is not locking when I hit the fob. All other doors lock. I can manually lock it and it will unlock with the fob. Don’t know much about this system. Any ideas or advice is much appreciated. maybe a good cleaning of a sensor/mechanism? I did notice that the...

Hello, I just bought a 2020 trd off-road from the dealer a month ago, the truck has a 3in toytech full suspension lift with upgraded leaf springs, it’s sitting on 17in fuel wheels with 285/75/17 BFG tires, everything was put on by dealer prior to purchase, truck now has 3k Miles on it, I am...

I have seen a post or 2 about taco owners turning off their Anti skid, Traction control bs. I want it off, but I cant find the thread with Instructions. Which one of you pros can provide that info again please.

Anyone recommend any aftermarket belts? Or is OEM the top quality? Dealership here wants 71+taxes for one. I'll be troubleshooting the squeak but want to see if there are good options if it ends up being the belt and not the pulleys/bearings TIA

I heard about this recall after I noticed the sluggish performance and hunting for a gear my 20 TRD Sport was experiencing since I purchased it. I went to my dealer, Toyota of Wausau, let them know that I had addressed this previously and that I was aware of a TSB. 25 minutes later and the...

Is anyone on this forum a Techstream guru? There are some huge threads on the other forum that quickly devolve into jibber-jabber. I'd like to see a step-by-step tutorial on what to buy and how to use it.

Hoping to get some help with wiring info. I'm an idiot and in the process of relocating my VSC/Traction Control button, I snapped a wire. Looking to get an aftermarket switch to replace it, but I can't for the life of me find a wiring diagram to figure out which wires do what. 2020 TRD OR

I've purchased a Vertex Intake Air Temp Sensor piggyback "chip". Instructions only say to splice into the IATS wire. I can't find any diagrams online or at the 4 local shops, to show which wire that would be. 2017 3.8L OffRoad access cab

I have a 2021 Tacoma Off Road i purchased just a month ago. The truck has less than 500 miles on it. The truck is also garage kept. Last night i went into the garage and heard something running . It sounded like a small motor. The noise emanated about mid way under the truck. I was continuous...

So I've been having some water leaks near the tweeter (speaker) in that bottom left tight corner on the driver side part of the windshield. I only discovered this because it is wear I put my face mask (covid mask) when I'm driving. Eventually it will slide in to that corner where the tweeter...

So this just happened this morning when loading up an outboard motor into the back of my 2021 TRD Sport. Is it a unified assembly or can I just replace the cover?

Two weeks ago I was in my 2018 Tacoma coming back to Boise from Bozeman Mt. Snow was upon us as we came thru Ennis,Mt. As I passed another oncoming vehicle my truck tried to brake and the dash was displaying some codes. I pulled over and tried to see what was showing in the instrument cluster...

I read something about the engine reving when you lock the steering wheel to either side and I can not remember what post it was on. I just noticed it today on my truck and I’ve been looking through the forum but I can’t seem to find it again. I don’t remember reading if it was an issue or just...

Out of nowhere, truck made a weird noise trying to catch the next hear but it only happened once so I chalked it up to first cold morning in a long time. A week later, yesterday, I was backing out of the drive way and there was a break override, Auto LSD, & VSC off. Along with that no throttle...

As I was wondering around the warehouse here at work, I came across this duplicator customwrap in “desert sand.” Has anyone with a quicksand truck tried this stuff on anything? Does it match? Part number for reference is CWRC851 by duplicolor.

Does anyone know of any companies or DIY'ers that have swapped out their clutch fan for an electric cooling fan? *My clutch fan has siezed and is now matching RPM's of the truck, should be able to warranty but looking at options for the future

Has anyone had experience with their hood latches / releases not working properly? Mine doesnt pop open the hood up anymore that little 1" to get access to the latch. And now my little release inside the cab doesnt have the audible "click" anymore...I can still open the hood if i stick my...

Still in the process of getting my engine wire harness replaced because of them damn rodents. $6,000 dollars in parts and labor total, but thankfully it will be covered with Comprehensive Insurance claim has anyone been through this? Has anyone found an effective way to prevent or deter...

HELLO EVERYONE, LOOKING FOR SOME HELP. MY CODE READER GAVE ME THIS. Looking on some forums and searches, I believe the sensor I need to check is the camshaft position sensor "bank 2". I'm not sure which one that is. One video tells me it's accessible from the passenger side, removing splash...

So I'm in the middle of swapping out coilovers on my 1st gen. I could get the lower control arm to drop low enough to get the stock spring out, but it wouldn't drop low enough to get the bilsteins back in there. I loosened up the cam bolts alot, but it still won't drop. I ordered up some spring...

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So, We all know the 3rd gens have a shitty 3rd brake light. And of course it begins to leak after 30k miles. The only decent after market 3rd Bk light i can find is Meso custom. But they’re over priced and never in stock. Any one know of another brand out there? Thanks

As a newbie and inexperienced I'm wondering if anyone has some good questions I should be asking shops before selecting said shop to do my lift kit. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Update: I now advise against doing this mod. See further in the thread on page 2 for full description. 😮‍💨 Today I was finally able to replace the front body mounts on my Tacoma. It is any incredibly simple job, but something every Tacoma owner should have in mind to replace. The parts are...

Anyone figured out a fix for the passenger seat shaking at or over 75mph? I don't drive that fast often and when I do it bothers me till I'm able to ignore it.

Hey folks, need some advice or input from the T3G family. I was out hunting in central nevada the last few days, on the morning of my 3rd hunt around 5:30 am roughly 38 degrees my 2018 Automatic OR stalled while headed up a dirt hill. Light on the dash was very brief almost didn’t give me...

Cleaned up my rig after the fall empty nest trip. Looks like the front fender took a few rock chips near the headlight. I’m leaning toward buying touch up paint from the dealer since the Tacoma is 1600 miles overdue for its first oil change. Any recommendations on touch up paint? Ones to avoid...

Hello all. I'm a new member here at Tacoma3G. Recently purchased a 2020 Tacoma OR (auto trans). This afternoon I pulled up into my driveway, applied the brakes for about 1 minute and then started to pull into my garage. When I stepped on the gas, the truck didn't move. It sounded like the gears...

I hope someone can give me some info on this issue I’ve been having. my truck got this error today while on the freeway - Brake Override Malfunction. Visit your dealership. The truck went on limp mode and could only go about 5mph restarting the truck about 6 times remove the error but it still...

Washed my truck last night as I usually do when it gets dirty. Backed it up into the garage right after. When I was leaving for work this morning, it did not want to move. Stepped on the gas hard and my rear tires were not moving at all. Left some 5ft skid marks down the driveway. Has this...

Hello friends, So, I got myself a new set of ARB skidplates and I figured I should change the oil before installing them. This will be my first time changing the oil on the truck and my first time with this paper filter thing instead of a normal canister filter. So I have some questions: 1. So...

Went out to my 2016 TRD Sport this AM to find that the KeyFob will not unlock the door, and that my manual key will not unlock the door either? I get the single red flash on my KeyFob when I click any button. I do also notice that the Red Tacoma Silhouette w/ the Lock Logo flash inside the car...

One of the pieces of weatherstripping that cover the hinges on my factory tonnaeu cover has disintegrated from sun and use. The dealership parts guy said that the piece of rubber only come as part of the panel assembly. Has anybody found a solution to replacing this strip without having to buy...

I recently had my tacoma over heat on me 3 times just curious if anyone else has had there’s heat up ? Original link: https://youtu.be/0lfdbADuX6s

Anyone wanting to tune there truck for a fraction of buying the Tune kit PM me i have a deal for the first 10 ten trucks ! All the current 2.0 tunes. Want to keep this in the ORANGE COUNTY area but anyone that wants to come to me outside the area i can do that.

Heard about some 3rd gens having the issue so decided to take a look. 2017 Taco Sport 4x4 just shy of 72k miles - zero issues and all maintenance done at dealer due to having the 75k Platinum extended warranty. Thoughts on pics below. Getting state inspection done Saturday so will ask the...

So I've been noticing a lot of misalignment issues while working around my truck and wondering if anyone else has seen anything similar with their rig. The bed to be exact. It first started with the driver side corner bottom of the tailgate. It was there the day I bought it new and figured...

2018 Ted sport with 62000km, throws engine light, scan it says thermostat, have dealer ship scan it... thermostat, truck doesnt over heat, doesn't even fully heat up unless I'm goin 120km/h. I kinda want to repair it my self. And I can't find any vids on how too. HELP! LOL

Anyone know a step by step guide for the install of the wiring harness? I can’t figure it out.....

Not sure if this has been mentioned before although I believe every 3rd gen suffers this malady. About a month after taking delivery of my Tacoma a small drip developed in the front passenger side footwell. I have Weathertech liners and I don't sit in that seat so I took it as....it is what it...

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Apparently. I thought you could because I’ve seen the videos of people doing this on older Tacomas and 4Runners. But on a 3rd gen, apparently you need to pull the whole steering rack first because you can’t remove either bolt: I’m also pretty sure Toyota claims you need to lift the engine to...

So I'm starting the process of regearing my rig. I know I am going with 5.29 and ARB lockers front and rear while everything is apart. Before I start buying parts I have a few questions. Would it be beneficial to try and source and buy extra third members and just send them somewhere like east...

Yo ! my 2019 isn’t even a year old yet (will be in September) and I’m finding some little rust spots after just crawling under there randomly. Granted she has 23,000 miles already and has seen her fair share of trails but should this be happening already ? We live in eastern Washington nowhere...

So, We went over this a couple years back. The version numbers don't seem to be consistent across different trucks. I want to use this thread to gather revision data and cross check across different truck models/builds. If you'd like to participate please use the following template: Truck Info...

I recently learned that my radiator was one of the reasons my truck was getting extra warm on the trails. If this is happening to you there is a super easy fix, turn off your truck and let it cool down then start by removing the plastic cover over the radiator, plastic insert tool is my...

So I did a thing today; installed the lower switch panel. Upon getting in there, I found 2 extra leads with plugs in the harness group. Anyone know what these are supposed to connect to?

I have the two seals in my cart. If anyone has done this themselves, should I order anything else in case I damage something in the area? Here is what I have: https://parts.sunrisetoyota.com/p/63200921/9031147027.html - one left and one right

Not sure if this has been posted or not but just came across my desk......

Hello everyone, I am new to the world of Toyota, as my 2020 Tacoma Sport is my very first Toyota purchase ever. I really want to love this truck, but with less than 500 miles, I have already experienced a ton of issues. Aside from the noisy dash, which unbeknownst to me apparently comes...

I'm out right now so I can't properly inspect this, but this is a bit concerning. My steering wheel naturally sits at 11:00 while driving straight. The alignment of the truck is verified to be good, so I think that's a steering wheel adjustment issue. @Tacomadad18 made a video about that. But...

A little bit of background on this - 2018 OR SB MT about 22K on it. 31" k02s so pretty much stock size - a bit wider though. No lift, but it does have a leveling kit. It started making a funny clanking noise last week seemingly randomly after I was on the freeway for about an hour. At first, I...