Chirping/Cricket Fix Out? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

deeranged · 09-26-2013, 03:52 PM

Just got off the phone with my service rep at Holman Toyota/Scion in New Jersey. He said that he knows about the chirping problem, and said it could be due to using incorrect octane gas. I assured him that I've run only 93 octane.

I asked him if there was a new part out that could provide a PERMANANT fix to the chirping issue. He checked his system or whatever and said that there was!

He said that it was the same part #.... but that it was indeed a new, different part. Is that possible?

Please post if you've received similar answers, or if you no longer have chirping because of a new part installed by the dealer. I have an appointment with them Saturday afternoon, so I can provide an update after it's done, and after, of course, driving around for a few hundred miles.

If the chirp fix is true and permanant... I'm throwing a house party to celebrate lol. :happy0180:

mav1178 · 09-26-2013, 04:14 PM

You mean this?
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38035

It's not a true fix. And frankly I wouldn't bother with this "fix" as it has no adverse effects on driving, fuel consumption, etc.

I'm not going to spend my time taking the car to the dealer, for a fix that isn't a fix. Mine has been chirping since my first oil change at ~1600 miles, and I've driven it to Jackson WY and back and have over 8200 miles with no difference in performance, mileage, or fun.

Will wait till end of warranty period to get whatever the factory "fix" is.

-alex

Mikem53 · 09-26-2013, 04:21 PM

My dealer told me there was a fix. That I should bring it in.
This forum says otherwise.
I prefer to wait until it's out and proven.
Dealer 0 Forum 1

leon78 · 09-26-2013, 04:27 PM

You could be AutoXing your car sat instead of wasting time @ the dealer....NCE about crickets.

deeranged · 09-26-2013, 05:06 PM

Hey guys. I know... I've been told that the crickets don't affect performance or anything, but the sounds just makes it sound so.... old. Like my old s13 lol. Or it sounds like I have a loose belt or something. I just want it to be a little quieter. Unfortunately, my service rep already ordered the part. Said it'd be a 2 1/2 hr job. I have nothing to do so I'll wait there. Read a book or something while they work on my car. I guess I can be this forum's guinea pig for the "new" part lol. Will keep you guys updated.

jimbobrand · 09-27-2013, 11:28 AM

I wouldn't do the cricket noise fix. There have been a couple fires due to incorrect installation of the new high pressure fuel pump and I've known a couple guys that developed shorts in their electrical systems (requiring wiring harness replacement) because the techs botched the jobs. Plus, in most cases the noise returns.

Chewie4299 · 09-28-2013, 12:02 PM

The Cricket sound pisses me off to no end but not as much as taking my car to the dealer over and over.

I will trade up to a newer model as soon as there is one without crickets but I've just learned to deal. I never thought I'd say that as I really REALLY hate that my car makes that sound but I know it's not hurting anything.

lickitysplit · 09-30-2013, 11:24 AM

My dealer told me to bring it in because there were new part numbers. Picked up the car and 200 miles later they were back, worse. I'm just going to live with it at this point because they chipped my paint and I still had crickets. It was a lose-lose

FR-S Matt · 09-30-2013, 11:47 AM

I've got a fix for the crickets.

JDL UEL header
Nameless 3" downpipe

Fixed.

s14sleepyeyez · 09-30-2013, 12:00 PM

I've personally have had the pump replaced three times each with the noise returning after 1000 miles. I gave up on trying to getting it fixed. Honestly it's whatever. Just get a UEL header and catback. Problem solved.

lickitysplit · 10-02-2013, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

I've got a fix for the crickets.

JDL UEL header
Nameless 3" downpipe

Fixed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14sleepyeyez

I've personally have had the pump replaced three times each with the noise returning after 1000 miles. I gave up on trying to getting it fixed. Honestly it's whatever. Just get a UEL header and catback. Problem solved.

This gets rid of the crickets?

nos145 · 10-02-2013, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lickitysplit

This gets rid of the crickets?

yes. yes it does.

lickitysplit · 10-02-2013, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nos145

yes. yes it does.

mkiisupra · 10-02-2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nos145

yes. yes it does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lickitysplit

Oh, Puhleeeeeze just tell him that the new NOIZE from said mod will drown out the crickets. They'll still be there, but the new sweet noises from the new exhaust set up will be more pronounced.

Eric G

09-26-2013, 03:52 PM	#1
deeranged Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Series 10 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Chirping/Cricket Fix Out? Just got off the phone with my service rep at Holman Toyota/Scion in New Jersey. He said that he knows about the chirping problem, and said it could be due to using incorrect octane gas. I assured him that I've run only 93 octane. I asked him if there was a new part out that could provide a PERMANANT fix to the chirping issue. He checked his system or whatever and said that there was! He said that it was the same part #.... but that it was indeed a new, different part. Is that possible? Please post if you've received similar answers, or if you no longer have chirping because of a new part installed by the dealer. I have an appointment with them Saturday afternoon, so I can provide an update after it's done, and after, of course, driving around for a few hundred miles. If the chirp fix is true and permanant... I'm throwing a house party to celebrate lol. :happy0180:

09-26-2013, 04:27 PM	#4
leon78 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout Location: Niceville FL Posts: 666 Thanks: 307 Thanked 241 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You could be AutoXing your car sat instead of wasting time @ the dealer....NCE about crickets. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) GunMetal 16x8+25 Enkei CompE_Cusco OCC_ Kartboy Crank Pulley_Kartboy TMM insert_Koni Yellows_RCE Springs_K&N Drop-In_Eibach FSB_J2 Catless FP_WhiteLine Camber Bolts_NameLess Track Pipe_RBF600_Ferodo DS2500_PTUNING Tuned. Less parking more racing

09-27-2013, 11:28 AM	#6
jimbobrand Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 240 Thanks: 29 Thanked 73 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't do the cricket noise fix. There have been a couple fires due to incorrect installation of the new high pressure fuel pump and I've known a couple guys that developed shorts in their electrical systems (requiring wiring harness replacement) because the techs botched the jobs. Plus, in most cases the noise returns. __________________ Jim Brand 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium 6MT WRBP Oklahoma Subaru Crew-OKSC.org TXIC San Antonio

09-28-2013, 12:02 PM	#7
Chewie4299 Spaceman Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Scion FR-S Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 1,581 Thanks: 854 Thanked 860 Times in 468 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Cricket sound pisses me off to no end but not as much as taking my car to the dealer over and over. I will trade up to a newer model as soon as there is one without crickets but I've just learned to deal. I never thought I'd say that as I really REALLY hate that my car makes that sound but I know it's not hurting anything. __________________ 2013 Firestorm Scion FR-S - Car Journal

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09-26-2013, 04:14 PM	#2
mav1178 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2005 Toyota Camry Location: 91745 Posts: 6,562 Thanks: 493 Thanked 6,093 Times in 3,029 Posts Mentioned: 95 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	You mean this? http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38035 It's not a true fix. And frankly I wouldn't bother with this "fix" as it has no adverse effects on driving, fuel consumption, etc. I'm not going to spend my time taking the car to the dealer, for a fix that isn't a fix. Mine has been chirping since my first oil change at ~1600 miles, and I've driven it to Jackson WY and back and have over 8200 miles with no difference in performance, mileage, or fun. Will wait till end of warranty period to get whatever the factory "fix" is. -alex

09-26-2013, 04:21 PM	#3
Mikem53 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FR-S 6MT Location: Somewhere in Space Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 500 Thanked 882 Times in 433 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My dealer told me there was a fix. That I should bring it in. This forum says otherwise. I prefer to wait until it's out and proven. Dealer 0 Forum 1

09-26-2013, 05:06 PM	#5
deeranged Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Series 10 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey guys. I know... I've been told that the crickets don't affect performance or anything, but the sounds just makes it sound so.... old. Like my old s13 lol. Or it sounds like I have a loose belt or something. I just want it to be a little quieter. Unfortunately, my service rep already ordered the part. Said it'd be a 2 1/2 hr job. I have nothing to do so I'll wait there. Read a book or something while they work on my car. I guess I can be this forum's guinea pig for the "new" part lol. Will keep you guys updated.

09-30-2013, 11:24 AM	#8
lickitysplit Don't care Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Texas Posts: 233 Thanks: 3 Thanked 62 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My dealer told me to bring it in because there were new part numbers. Picked up the car and 200 miles later they were back, worse. I'm just going to live with it at this point because they chipped my paint and I still had crickets. It was a lose-lose

09-30-2013, 12:00 PM	#10
s14sleepyeyez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 Argento Scion FR-S Location: Florida Posts: 100 Thanks: 14 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've personally have had the pump replaced three times each with the noise returning after 1000 miles. I gave up on trying to getting it fixed. Honestly it's whatever. Just get a UEL header and catback. Problem solved.

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