Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 309 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

btoast · 07-12-2014, 11:09 PM

I just had my fuel pump replaced by the dealer under warranty. No more crickets, but as everyone has pointed out, it will probably come back. Odd thing though, my MPG went up. I did not change my driving at all but I went from an average of 26.3 to 27.8.

solidONE · 07-12-2014, 11:41 PM

Just to let you guys know that we are not the only one with the cricket problem.

The other day I pulled up behind a Corvette at an intersection I started to hear that familiar chirping sound. "Shiiiiiet, they're back..." I thought. Then, as the Corvette pulled away from in front of me the sound went away with it. At the next stop sign I pulled up right behind it. Sure enough, I hear those mega crickets again. haha BTW Have you heard a Mini Cooper S? Those things sound like friggin diesel mack trucks. tick tick tick tick... so dont feel bad, guys.

sergiomordo · 07-13-2014, 01:30 AM

My 2014 FR-S got the crickets at around 3000km.. I like them, living in the city, i havent heard crickets for long..

xxBrun0xx · 07-15-2014, 09:45 AM

8,850 miles on my '14 and they seem to be completely gone. Will update if they return.

nunonuna · 07-15-2014, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxBrun0xx

8,850 miles on my '14 and they seem to be completely gone. Will update if they return.

True~
Mine started quiet down around 9k miles and now I hear it hardly. Last weekend was even 97°f here and never heard chirping.
People, Stop trying different stuff to get rid of it. Just fill up e10 until it goes away.

radroach · 07-17-2014, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidONE

Just to let you guys know that we are not the only one with the cricket problem.

The other day I pulled up behind a Corvette at an intersection I started to hear that familiar chirping sound. "Shiiiiiet, they're back..." I thought. Then, as the Corvette pulled away from in front of me the sound went away with it. At the next stop sign I pulled up right behind it. Sure enough, I hear those mega crickets again. haha BTW Have you heard a Mini Cooper S? Those things sound like friggin diesel mack trucks. tick tick tick tick... so dont feel bad, guys.

You were probably hearing the sound of your car reflecting off of the Vette. I only notice the chirping if my car is near a wall or surrounded by other cars.

Ddreder · 07-17-2014, 11:15 AM

I am pretty sure that I hear the crickets.. 19K on my 2013. I actually thought it was the belt squealing after it warmed up but when I sit there and listen to it for awhile it does sound like a cricket chirping really fast. Is this worth trying to get fixed? these cars make so many sickly sounds I have grown to start ignoring most of them lol

TRIPP · 07-17-2014, 11:33 AM

I'm at Toyota now and they said they might not even replace the pump because it still hasn't been corrected. Even though they told me it has a new part number..

solidONE · 07-17-2014, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radroach

You were probably hearing the sound of your car reflecting off of the Vette. I only notice the chirping if my car is near a wall or surrounded by other cars.

no it was from the corvette. My car has no chirps atm

Mynismo08 · 07-18-2014, 04:40 PM

My FR-S has crickets, but they come and go. I can hear them depending on which brand gas I use and other times I don't hear anything. I will mention it when I take it in for it's first service. It's not a major issue for me, but it does kind of suck when trying to show the car off to friends.

InspGadgt · 07-19-2014, 01:07 AM

Hit 350 miles today and so far no chirps

Checked it during my 2nd drive of the day for work.

CruiseZen · 07-21-2014, 06:48 PM

Has anyone tried quieting them by insulating the fuel pump? If so, let us know how well it worked and what materials you used.

skeet · 07-21-2014, 07:34 PM

2500 miles in my 2015. No chirp.

Speed2th · 07-22-2014, 02:16 AM

680 miles on my 2015 BRZ, Chirped after 70 miles of driving last night. got quiet today and i do not understand why

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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07-21-2014, 06:48 PM	#4324
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07-12-2014, 11:09 PM	#4313
btoast Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 263 Thanks: 26 Thanked 74 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just had my fuel pump replaced by the dealer under warranty. No more crickets, but as everyone has pointed out, it will probably come back. Odd thing though, my MPG went up. I did not change my driving at all but I went from an average of 26.3 to 27.8.

07-12-2014, 11:41 PM	#4314
solidONE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FR-S Whiteout Location: California Posts: 2,863 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 791 Times in 611 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just to let you guys know that we are not the only one with the cricket problem. The other day I pulled up behind a Corvette at an intersection I started to hear that familiar chirping sound. "Shiiiiiet, they're back..." I thought. Then, as the Corvette pulled away from in front of me the sound went away with it. At the next stop sign I pulled up right behind it. Sure enough, I hear those mega crickets again. haha BTW Have you heard a Mini Cooper S? Those things sound like friggin diesel mack trucks. tick tick tick tick... so dont feel bad, guys.

07-13-2014, 01:30 AM	#4315
sergiomordo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Toronto Posts: 188 Thanks: 124 Thanked 52 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My 2014 FR-S got the crickets at around 3000km.. I like them, living in the city, i havent heard crickets for long..

07-17-2014, 11:33 AM	#4320
TRIPP Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Argento FR-S Location: Nashville Posts: 39 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm at Toyota now and they said they might not even replace the pump because it still hasn't been corrected. Even though they told me it has a new part number..

07-18-2014, 04:40 PM	#4322
Mynismo08 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Firestorm Red Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 53 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My FR-S has crickets, but they come and go. I can hear them depending on which brand gas I use and other times I don't hear anything. I will mention it when I take it in for it's first service. It's not a major issue for me, but it does kind of suck when trying to show the car off to friends.

07-19-2014, 01:07 AM	#4323
InspGadgt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S (Asphalt) Location: Hawaii Posts: 131 Thanks: 2 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hit 350 miles today and so far no chirps Checked it during my 2nd drive of the day for work.

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