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Crackling noise during cold starts

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by jjregan9, Dec 14, 2022.

  1. Dec 14, 2022 at 12:09 PM
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    2013 Tundra Platinum. 134,000 miles. 5.7l V8.

    Noticed this noise recently during cold starts, especially on colder mornings. It sounds like it's coming from the passenger side. It goes away after the truck warms up. Can anyone identify what the issue might be? Tensioner pulley? Thanks.
     
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    Somebody just recently posted a very similar noise. I believe that ended up being the fan clutch.

    Try spinning the fan before you start on a cold morning to confirm.
     
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    Well I had a mechanic take a look at these couple suggestions and he found a bad idler pulley and tensioner pulley. And a leaky power steering pump...

    Thanks for the help!
     
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