Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 274 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

0x4552 · 03-10-2014, 06:22 PM

I have the cricket noise, it comes and goes.. Very annoying and embarrassing. I emailed Subaru with my VIN and issue description. Here is the response:

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"We appreciate you taking the time to email us with your concerns regarding your BRZ. I have documented this information in our database and we're sorry to hear that you find this noise to be embarrassing. The noise you described may be coming from the engine’s high-pressure fuel pump. There were running changes made to the vehicle and because your vehicle was produced in April, your vehicle should not be affected.

It is possible that this is a normal characteristic of the vehicle but if you feel there is an issue with your BRZ, please contact your local Subaru dealer for an appointment. I called Subaru of xxx and at your last appointment, this concern was not noted in their system. I would recommend that you drive your vehicle with either the Service manager or a technician so you can help them understand the noise you are hearing."
My local dealer said the noise was normal.

Some crap like it happens in Cadillacs too.. Yeah sure!

Zero90 · 03-10-2014, 07:12 PM

Happened to stop by my dealer today and had them check out the noise. Ordering the part and replacing it next week. I guess I got lucky.

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andrew20195 · 03-10-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 0x4552

My local dealer said the noise was normal.

Some crap like it happens in Cadillacs too.. Yeah sure!

It happens in the ~$58k Acura MDX.

It's a design flaw and they haven't figured it out yet.

TrayT · 03-10-2014, 08:21 PM

Just hit 1250 miles in my 10-Series, and noticed the chirping after running in to 2point0 (nice to meet you BTW), and a longer drive this weekend. Set my service appointment for Friday morning, and will show up with TSB in-hand along with the part number 2point0 posted. Hopefully they'll coincide, and I can clear this up. Now that I noticed it, it's driving me a litle nuts..

2point0 · 03-10-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TrayT

Just hit 1250 miles in my 10-Series, and noticed the chirping after running in to 2point0 (nice to meet you BTW), and a longer drive this weekend. Set my service appointment for Friday morning, and will show up with TSB in-hand along with the part number 2point0 posted. Hopefully they'll coincide, and I can clear this up. Now that I noticed it, it's driving me a litle nuts..

Howdy! Actually, that part number might not work for you since that's the Subaru number. I think all the Scion/Toyota ones have different numbers. I would call to be sure, because the TSB that keeps getting posted was what I got from Kearny Mesa Subaru and I don't think they'll honor each other's bulletins. Which is dumb because it's all the same...

HunterGreene · 03-11-2014, 09:32 AM

As its warming back up, I have been straining to hear the crickets. They seem to be fading. I'm at 16k miles.

ohhwilliam · 03-11-2014, 02:36 PM

Hey guys i was just wondering what is the cricket sound?

I am new to the car.

2point0 · 03-11-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ohhwilliam

Hey guys i was just wondering what is the cricket sound?

I am new to the car.

It's a chirping sound that reminds you of a ton of psychotic crickets. It comes from the high pressure direct injection fuel pump. It does not affect the function, but if you're sensitive to funny noises, it'll drive you batty.

You'll know if/when you get it.

ohhwilliam · 03-11-2014, 02:42 PM

Thank you very much for the explanation.

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SnapOv3st3r · 03-11-2014, 04:40 PM

I did not notice the crickets when I bought our 2014. It already had 1100 miles on it from the previous owner, so I thought I was good. After about 2k+ miles the crickets have shown themselves and it's annoying.

ZZT86 · 03-11-2014, 08:28 PM

Has anyone noticed the crickets whilst driving or is it at idle only ?

Zero90 · 03-11-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZZT86

Has anyone noticed the crickets whilst driving or is it at idle only ?

Happened to me on both occasions. Really annoying :/.

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ZZT86 · 03-11-2014, 08:32 PM

Yeah . . . . I thought I heard them crickets whilst slowing down in gear the other day with a light throttle. And as soon as the idle settles to normal 650rpm or so they re-appear, not very noisy but obvious. Warm weather is also a factor :/ And I have the Perrin unres CBE !

Zero90 · 03-11-2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZZT86

Yeah . . . . I thought I heard them crickets whilst slowing down in gear the other day with a light throttle. And as soon as the idle settles to normal 650rpm or so they re-appear, not very noisy but obvious. Warm weather is also a factor :/ And I have the Perrin unres CBE !

Yeah, that noise got really loud at one point where I almost lost it, haha. Damn car had less that 1500 miles.

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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)	3,101	85.22%
No (Please only vote after you have 300 miles or more on the odometer)	538	14.78%
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03-10-2014, 08:21 PM	#3826
TrayT Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S 10 Series Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 18 Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just hit 1250 miles in my 10-Series, and noticed the chirping after running in to 2point0 (nice to meet you BTW), and a longer drive this weekend. Set my service appointment for Friday morning, and will show up with TSB in-hand along with the part number 2point0 posted. Hopefully they'll coincide, and I can clear this up. Now that I noticed it, it's driving me a litle nuts.. __________________ What is this "Midlife Crisis" everyone keeps asking me about? It's no crisis at ALL.. Maybe it just took me this long to be able to afford a cool car?

03-11-2014, 02:42 PM	#3831
ohhwilliam Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 14 WRB Subaru Brz Location: Los Angeles Posts: 75 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you very much for the explanation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ___________________________________ Team Boneout www.boneoutla.com Follow "boneoutracinggroup" on instagram

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03-10-2014, 07:12 PM	#3824
Zero90 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: "14 BRZ Limited - SWP Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 267 Thanks: 56 Thanked 50 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Happened to stop by my dealer today and had them check out the noise. Ordering the part and replacing it next week. I guess I got lucky. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-11-2014, 02:36 PM	#3829
ohhwilliam Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 14 WRB Subaru Brz Location: Los Angeles Posts: 75 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey guys i was just wondering what is the cricket sound? I am new to the car.

03-11-2014, 04:40 PM	#3832
SnapOv3st3r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 400whp Scion tC Location: TN Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 676 Thanked 323 Times in 213 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did not notice the crickets when I bought our 2014. It already had 1100 miles on it from the previous owner, so I thought I was good. After about 2k+ miles the crickets have shown themselves and it's annoying.

03-11-2014, 08:28 PM	#3833
ZZT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BR86 Location: Location Posts: 841 Thanks: 310 Thanked 146 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Has anyone noticed the crickets whilst driving or is it at idle only ?

03-11-2014, 08:32 PM	#3835
ZZT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BR86 Location: Location Posts: 841 Thanks: 310 Thanked 146 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah . . . . I thought I heard them crickets whilst slowing down in gear the other day with a light throttle. And as soon as the idle settles to normal 650rpm or so they re-appear, not very noisy but obvious. Warm weather is also a factor :/ And I have the Perrin unres CBE !

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