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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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2005 4runner Down Hill Assist

I have a 2005 4runner that makes a horrible sound on the front driver’s side when using down hill assist. It comes from the front wheel area. It sounds like a huge hammer hitting a steel pole. If this is how it’s going to sound I won’t use it ever again. Does anyone know if this is right?
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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on my dads 2005 it sounds almost like a pneumatic impact wrench. I think its the computer controlling the brakes
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Mine also sounds like an impact wrench, and is quiet like you are wearing earplugs. Loud sound doesn't seem right....
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Sounds normal. Thing makes a racket.
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