A temporary series of articles
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be covering a series of auto repair articles that focus on repair tips from the Haynes Repair Manuals staff. In this piece, we’ll learn what common problems you may experience with your used Toyota Tacoma built between 2005 and 2018.
Why DIY or Verify Your Repairs?
As a way to keep costs down, make sure you don’t get ripped off, and take pride in your vehicle ownership, the good folks at Haynes have been the users of repair manuals that many drivers of cars and trucks. have had repair instructions and advice.
The value of having one of their particular manuals for your vehicle is that it can help you not only identify which part is where in your vehicle, or what that doohickey is actually called, but how to diagnose where it is located. the problem. likely lies, how to remove the affected component and how to install a new part.
For non-DIY owners, manuals are a good way to understand what repairs are recommended by a mechanic or a service technician who carries clipboards so that vehicle owners can have some control over their repairs and verify if they need to be done a repair… and if it was done right. A little more research can also help homeowners determine if the estimated cost of the repair is up to par.
The value of this list
The value of this summary list is that, while it doesn’t go into depth about repairs, it does alert you to potential problems common to the Toyota Tacoma and may serve those considering purchasing a used Tacoma built between 2005 and 2018.
That being said, here is a list of common Toyota Tacoma problems summarized on the Haynes website.
Common Toyota Tacoma Problems
1. An oil leakage problem: Some Tacoma owners have experienced a nagging oil leak problem that, while not large enough to put their engine at risk of serious damage in most cases, can be enough to become an embarrassment or shame.
According to Haynes personnel, the problem is due to the failure of the crankshaft seal in the front timing cover, which allows leaks to occur. The solution for this is to replace the crankshaft seal with a new one. And while the repair is labor-intensive, it’s doable for most DIYers with a few tools and a step-by-step guide from a Haynes manual. The result is hundreds of dollars in labor cost savings.
2. Bent back door problem: The second generation Tacoma is known to have a tailgate that is prone to bending, causing difficulty in opening and closing.
Fixing the problem requires replacing the tailgate, which involves “… removing all the various tailgate latching and lighting components, removing the old tailgate, fitting the new one, and replacing all relevant kit “, this is all simple and guided work. of a Haynes Toyota Tacoma manual that addresses this issue.
3. Glove box closing problem: Part of your routine maintenance is to occasionally replace the cabin filter. However, sometimes the glove box dash pin gets damaged in the process, resulting in a “…glove box damper that doesn’t seat properly”.
You think you’re doing the right thing by replacing your Tacoma’s cabin filter, and you certainly are, but it would be doubly annoying if another problem were to occur. Well, yes, because sometimes this procedure can cause the glove box dash pin to become damaged, which means the glove box damper won’t seat properly.
The fix is to replace the glove box damper, which is described in the interior guide section of your manual.
4. Headlight problems: According to the Haynes manuals website, the early second generation Tacoma appears to suffer from a deterioration problem where the daytime running light/turn signal lens can become distorted and bubble and/or appear broken. The fix is nothing more than a simple replacement procedure provided in the Tacoma manual with updated replacement lights.
5.. Sticky clutch pedal problem: Some owners reported a sticky clutch pedal issue where the clutch pedal didn’t seem to return as quickly as when it was new. Fixing this problem involves removing the clutch release cylinder which can sometimes be repaired by cleaning. However, if the problem was corrosion, the clutch cylinder will need to be replaced with a new one and is covered in the Tacoma Haynes repair manual.
And finally…
For additional news related to the Tacoma, here are some articles for your consideration:
• Common Toyota Tacoma issues to watch out for explained by this Toyota expert
• Toyota Engine Oil Change Tips You Must Follow Notice
Timothy Boyer is an automotive reporter for Torque News based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications to improve performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily new and used vehicle news.
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