Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 40 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

csaba · 07-30-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by brichard0625

ok i know we are all going a little too crazy with the chirp and honestly it doesnt really bother me...my tc did the same and so did my integra, but today i needed to get gas and decided to go sunoco gas station instead of shell to see if there was a difference.(sunoco was also 0.15 cheaper than shell lol) Took my car for a little 50 mile road trip and notice my car felt a bit smoother than usual(also cud be because i just hit the 600mile mark and the car is getting closer to break in mark).. ne ways i had chirps only when my car wud sit at idle and today after my road trip the chirps went away. sunoco has 10% ethanol...i dunno how ppl feel about sunoco but so far its looking good..just wanted to give me 2cents

my TC dont chirp for sure!!

brichard0625 · 07-30-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by csaba

my TC dont chirp for sure!!

well i dont mean chirp in the cars...maybe i should use tick...my integra had the normal 4 banger tick something similar to this but not as loud
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and my tC2 did this as well..dealer said it was normal!

enigmaaron · 07-30-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by brichard0625

well i dont mean chirp in the cars...maybe i should use tick...my integra had the normal 4 banger tick something similar to this but not as loud

and my tC2 did this as well..dealer said it was normal!

Perfectly normal and not what people are complaining about here. This sound is distinctly like crickets, videos have been posted of it. I think one is in the first couple pages.

brichard0625 · 07-30-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by enigmaaron

Perfectly normal and not what people are complaining about here. This sound is distinctly like crickets, videos have been posted of it. I think one is in the first couple pages.

No i agree its normal and def different from the problem stated here just saying im so use to ticks and rattles it doesnt bother me much but so far the problem is gone for me

I let the car hit up for a few mins drove it around for a little..even parked out in the soon and let it idle and no more tick..i will try and post a video in a few to show.

csaba · 07-30-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by brichard0625

well i dont mean chirp in the cars...maybe i should use tick...my integra had the normal 4 banger tick something similar to this but not as loud

and my tC2 did this as well..dealer said it was normal!

They not talking about ticking its a different noise

kramerica_industries · 07-31-2012, 01:54 PM

Have ~1400 miles on it now. On cold start up, no chirping. After warming up and driving a bit, sounds like a herd of crickets. I only notice it at idle, though. When the engine is under even the mildest load (i.e. slowly pulling away from a stop light in 1st) there's no chirping, just like the OP. It's interesting that it's only under idle when it happens...hopefully Toyota and Subaru will address the issue promptly. As long as it's not affecting the driveability, I'm ok with it for now, having faith it will be addressed.

frsfreak · 07-31-2012, 01:57 PM

I have 1300 miles on my Ultramarine. My car does it during idle and at low speeds. Its really noticeable in my car and I'm pretty embarrassed at stop lights and when carrying passengers.

Hanzo · 07-31-2012, 06:37 PM

Here is a video I shot of my chirping noise. Notice at the 57 second mark there is a new strange noise from the HPFP:

Don't know how to embed video.

mojojojo · 08-01-2012, 12:19 AM

I have 1262 miles on my scion fr-s and I was running 91 with 10% ethanol, and it was starting to chirp hard. So, I needed to fill up, and I decided to try one more time the Lucas oil since it did quiet it down a bit. I just got back today from school and had to fill up. After the fill up I drove for about 20 miles half in the city and half on the highway with the A/C full blast. I filled up at a Shell station with VPower 91 that had 10% ethanol and added the Lucas Oil first to get the mix going when I filled up. I did not have the chirp anymore and it was gone completely, but I will watch this tank and see if it will happen again. After this tank if it does stay quiet the whole time I will try to fill up with 91 again without the Lucas oil to see if anything happens again. I hope this helps.

DaJo · 08-01-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hanzo

Here is a video I shot of my chirping noise. Notice at the 57 second mark there is a new strange noise from the HPFP:

Don't know how to embed video.

That's quite scary actually...Get that in to the dealer ASAP!
To me, it sounded like the AC compressor kicking in...

Hanzo · 08-01-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DaJoian

That's quite scary actually...Get that in to the dealer ASAP!
To me, it sounded like the AC compressor kicking in...

Noh the AC compressor makes a click/tweet sound when it kicks in.

RiceCooker · 08-01-2012, 01:33 PM

I am at 2000 miles now and the chirping has appeared to stop. I haven't heard since i did an oil change around 1200 miles, the chirping started around 400 miles for me. I used Penzoil and a K&N filter.

My driving habits have also changed a little bit. I've been driving much more spirited. I've also been using my AC less, weather has been cooler lately.

I wonder if any of these may factor into the chirping. I'll let you know if it returns.

Hanzo · 08-01-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RiceCooker

I am at 2000 miles now and the chirping has appeared to stop. I haven't heard since i did an oil change around 1200 miles, the chirping started around 400 miles for me. I used Penzoil and a K&N filter.

My driving habits have also changed a little bit. I've been driving much more spirited. I've also been using my AC less, weather has been cooler lately.

I wonder if any of these may factor into the chirping. I'll let you know if it returns.

Using the same gas stations?

wbradley · 08-01-2012, 02:02 PM

Ran down to empty and just put in 1/4 tank of Petrocan Chirp 94 Will post results

View Poll Results: Do you have chirping (cricket) noise during idle once the car is warmed up?
Yes (Please only vote after you have 300 miles or more on the odometer)	3,100	85.21%
No (Please only vote after you have 300 miles or more on the odometer)	538	14.79%
Voters: 3638. You may not vote on this poll

07-31-2012, 01:54 PM	#552
kramerica_industries Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 72 Thanks: 15 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have ~1400 miles on it now. On cold start up, no chirping. After warming up and driving a bit, sounds like a herd of crickets. I only notice it at idle, though. When the engine is under even the mildest load (i.e. slowly pulling away from a stop light in 1st) there's no chirping, just like the OP. It's interesting that it's only under idle when it happens...hopefully Toyota and Subaru will address the issue promptly. As long as it's not affecting the driveability, I'm ok with it for now, having faith it will be addressed. Last edited by kramerica_industries; 08-01-2012 at 11:17 AM.

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Hanzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Waiting for the ND Miata Location: VA Posts: 963 Thanks: 182 Thanked 656 Times in 194 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 12 Thread(s)	Here is a video I shot of my chirping noise. Notice at the 57 second mark there is a new strange noise from the HPFP: Don't know how to embed video.

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RiceCooker Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: DC Posts: 65 Thanks: 18 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I am at 2000 miles now and the chirping has appeared to stop. I haven't heard since i did an oil change around 1200 miles, the chirping started around 400 miles for me. I used Penzoil and a K&N filter. My driving habits have also changed a little bit. I've been driving much more spirited. I've also been using my AC less, weather has been cooler lately. I wonder if any of these may factor into the chirping. I'll let you know if it returns.

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