1GD-FTV Rattle at idle

[Katut Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Katut]

Hi Borak can I ask if they ever identified what the original issue was? I have a 2018 Prado and have been hearing the same noise on and off for a while. Didn’t realise it was related to a slope but I will try that out. Looks like I need to start a process with the dealer.

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Update on my issue, dealer today took about 2 mins listening to the issue and advised its associated with the balance shaft. Will order the parts, will ask Toyota for the full timing chain kit and will need the car for 2 days to fit. Seemed like it wasn’t the first he had heard, I was driving out in less than 15 mins. Will keep updating the post

[borak Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close borak]

Update on my issue, dealer today took about 2 mins listening to the issue and advised its associated with the balance shaft. Will order the parts, will ask Toyota for the full timing chain kit and will need the car for 2 days to fit. Seemed like it wasn’t the first he had heard, I was driving out in less than 15 mins. Will keep updating the post

Hi Katut, they didn't confirm what it ended up being it was just a suspect timing chain or balance shaft issue, they had to send the engine off to Japan for diagnosis. Looks like they got to the bottom of it if they are identifying the issue so quickly.

[Brett1979 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Brett1979]

Friend of mine had the rattly timing chain issue in his 2018 hi-lux at 30,000km. Toyota kept his car for 4 days to do what they said was a $4,000 repair job to replace the timing chain. He sold it not long after for good money & he never admitted of the issue it had to the new buyer.