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  1. I have a 2014 Toyota Tacoma 6cyl 4wd. It’s a 6spd manual with 170k miles.
  2. I started noticed a weird knock/rattle type sound about a week ago.
  3. It only happens in low rpms (1k) and when in gear (including reverse) and when pressing the gas pedal. 
  4. It happens with and without the a/c on.
  5. The sound comes from somewhere behind the glove box. I did change out the cabin air filter and accidentally left the door open, but  got it back shut and I still hear it.
  6. I have no check engine light on and put it on a tester and have no codes. 
  7. I recently changed the oil, filter, air filter, and cabin air filter - it started within 48 hours of that. 

Thanks! 


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I'll bet it's something to do with your cabin air filters.  Always start searching with what you did last.


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Could just be coincidence with the timing of the oil change. Get underneath and check your suspension, struts, upper/lower ball joints, tie-rods, etc.... for any kind of looseness.


Ok. It sounds like a low rumble - it’s so odd though - I can make it happen all day long in 4th gear at 25 mph. I checked the strut and suspension but haven’t looked at the ball joint or tie rod yet


Re-trace all the things you worked on before hand. If it is from something you worked on, might find the source of the noise.


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