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Toyota Recalling 22,228 Tacoma Pickups
Associated Press - February 16, 2005
Motor Trend
Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 22,228 Tacoma pickups because the parking brake may not work, the automaker and federal safety regulators said Tuesday.
Tacomas from the 2005 model year with automatic transmissions are involved in the recall.
Toyota spokesman John Hanson said the company recalled the vehicles after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received eight complaints. No injuries have been reported due to the defect, Hanson said.
Toyota said the lock nut on the parking brake cable may not have been properly tightened and can loosen and come off. If that happens, the vehicle could roll if it's stopped on a slope and the transmission isn't in park.
Toyota will notify owners of the recall next month. Dealers will tighten the lock nut for free.
Francis
at about 40,000 miles, i noticed a (very intermittent) knock!,,,, it is only at startup, and only noticeable when the truck is (under load), i mean when you drive it off. the vehicle does not make the "noise" when started, or when sitting idling,,, but only when driven off,,, and then the "knock" lasts only 5 seconds or so......I can NOT duplicate this trouble when I want. It "knocks" once every couple of weeks. More noticeable when cold, and after the vehicle has sat for 8 hours or more. oil changes (with filter) ever 3000 miles (castrol 5x30). This may seem insignificant, but when (IT) makes the noise,, It makes the hair stand straight up on your head! really, weird!,,,,,,,,anyone had similar experience? possible a lifter? how can i be certain?
I don't understand the "fluttering" noise you are talking about. Is it coming from the engine or tranny? If it does it every time, I'd drop in at the dealer and take the service manager for a quick drive and ask him/her if it's normal.
(I hope this one lasts longer than 7,000...that had to be a bummer!)
Boo
Of the 4 basic things that have to happen for the engine to run- a)cranking; b)fuel delivery; c) air; d) spark - you have (a) and almost surely (c). Spark is easy enough for them to check, though that could be an intermittent issue (my worst vehicle ever -1984 Ranger %$#%^*& had an ignition system issue that would flare up now and again, but it could happen on the interstate at 70mph). Could be an issue with fuel getting to the injectors. Leaking high pressure fuel pump, issue with vapor canister or fuel return line, issue with injectors, possibly even fuel filter.
My pet theory here is that fuel is not readily available for injection into the intake and the cranking for some time is required to get it there. A somewhat more remote possibility is the antitheft system which either diables the fuel delivery or the ignition -I'm not sure which on this vehicle- unless the key w/ the chip is in place. In either case, I suppose there could be an issue there. I should think that if they would keep it over night and have it instrumented before they put it away for the night, that when they first start it the next day they may have a chance to catch one of those.
Good luck, these kinds of things can be trying.
Thanks
I was SO looking forward to buying a new 05 Tacoma and then this news about the composite bed cracking pops up.
Hard to believe Toyota did not do any testing of this bed with racks or tool boxes before starting to sell them. I sent a Email to Toyota asking about this and other Tacoma problems and they never bothered to respond.
The only truck I want to purchase is the 05 Tacoma since my 86 Toyota has been such a joy but no way until the bed problem is solved. Any one else heard about this problem?
Will most likely buy a used Ford crew cab Diesel until Toyota gets its act together.
I am buying a '05 Tacoma at the end of the month, and the dealers are pushing the Extra Care Protection Plan. Does anyone have any opinions on this? (i.e. Is it a rip-off, or worth it?)
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corvette/articles/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html#pl3000- 1
The composite bed will not support any weight on the bed uprights where a camper shell would sit or a lumber rack or even a tool box. I was all set to purchase an 05 and spend about 25 thou with Toyota but luckily I discovered this design flaw from Rack it of placerville Calif. Will not be buying a Tacoma thats for sure until they fix the bed material. The bed will actually crack if any down ward weight is applied.
Do spread the word about the composite bed!
Suggest you take the truck back to the dealer and request your money back. If no one complains nothing will get done!
Good luck with your.
I need to help trying to find some publications that will allow me to decide what to do. I do not have a great setup for a major repair (clutch replacement)but I could manage rebuilding the cylinders, and the adjustment (if possible. Any help at all would be appreciated. The clutch moan when it is under load, and sometimes when I start to move the truck. Please offer any suggestions you think may be helpful
I have put my 2005 Tacoma 6 speed through the 'speed shifting,' powershifting test. Some magazine and people on forums basically said it wasn't possible with the long throws (truth is they need to learn how to drive.) I spun the tires shifting into 3rd gear at over 50 mph(even with a small let off) and didn't miss a shift the first time I tried. Thought I would report that experience, just so people know.
When the truck is on it's roof, tons of fluids leak out. I would guess some gasoline or other flammable fluid got into some places it shouldn't have of. Do you still own the truck?
I USE 5W30 IN WINTER AND 10W30 IN SUMMER. IS THIS OK FOR THE ENGINE? PLEASE ADVISE. my e-mail is richbf2@hotmail.com.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
(I am buying a new Tacoma in a couple of weeks, and the dealer is pushing Diamond-Kote)
This is not a new issue on the 05 model trucks, my 01 had the same problem until I fixed it.
I bet no one is having this problem behind the rear wheels... just the front. The way I fixed mine was to extend the front flaps out and down. If you will take a 8 or 10 foot piece of rope and lay it down the same direction of the truck and pull your truck onto the end of the rope so it is just under the outside of one of your front tires, get out of the truck and grab the other end of the rope and hold it up (this will show you the path that any rocks or dirt that you run over will take) if you modify you flaps so that the rope will not come up to the body panels without touching the mud flap there will be no more chips. It may be a little different for the 05 model but the principle will be the same. On my 01 the front flaps kind of lay back at highway speeds so you have to allow for this..
I hope this makes sense...I know what I'm talking about but its hard to put into words LOL
Try this and see if you can stop the chipped paint.
And to think: this one was built in Fremont, California.
Other than that, this truck is a real beaut!
B
Thanks.
I have to chime in here on this one: 7 years ago my Ford Explorer had a VIN for an Expedition. I found out later that my insurance company was charging me in insurance coverage for the Expedition! I would check back with your insurance agent and ask him what HIS or HER policy shows. They USE the VIN and not common sense.
B
The latest Motortrend report on the TACO 05 DC 4x4 5A 0-60 time was 8.7 seconds. I've seen at least 3 other reports of the same truck being more than a full second faster. What is going on?
I will look into Rust Check.