Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 335 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tcoat · 06-11-2015, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Just hit over 400 miles and no crickets yet. As for gas, I always fill up at Chevron - 92 octane. Maybe I'm one of the lucky few? D:

Don't hold your breath! I had them for all of a week last year. Blamed the tank of gas but in hindsight I now realize it was the only really hot week we had since I got it in late summer.

dstrout · 06-12-2015, 08:12 PM

I just bought a 2013 BRZ Premium with 20K miles. I was going to post that I didn't have crickets on whatever the dealer put in the car, but after I filled up with Exxon Premium, they appeared. Then I realized thats enough of a "me too" to probably not add anything to the overall communal knowledge.i

SmartedPanda · 06-15-2015, 01:37 AM

So, I'm going to take my car to a dealer and see what's up. I can't properly find a video with said sound.
Unfortunately, I have to take some aftermarket parts...this isn't going to be fun.

My friends BRZ, who got it 3 months before me, is perfectly fine. No crickets.

My personal video of "crickets"

billyk · 06-15-2015, 09:30 AM

My FRS has crickets deluxe, mucho grillos, الصراصير الكثير, beaucoup grillons, 很多蟋蟀, פיל קריקאַץ, wiele świerszcze, mye sirisser...

I could go on.

I got 'em, full-time, and I don't care.
5 minutes of research when I first got my FRS last year gave me all the background I needed on the potential causes, impacts and "fixes".

I chalk this up to being just another unique and benign quirk of a car that I absolutely love. My wife has an Accord that absolutely does not have ANY quirk - whatsoever. It's refined to the Nth degree. It's just perfect.

I'll keep my FRS.

chaoskaze · 06-15-2015, 10:06 AM

^ dude that's funny lol

But ya mine don't have crickets unless I get bad gas & stuff. I know all the gas station in my city that doesn't cause crickets so I only fill up at those.

2016 Camaro SS · 06-15-2015, 10:15 AM

After owning mine since November of 2012, gone through 1 fuel pump and said F it, the crickets are here to stay. Tried all sorts of things from changing gas stations, adding Lucas upper cylinder lubricant, etc. Nothing is consistent. The only thing that is consistent is when its hot outside, they tend to be much more prominent. Less likely when it's colder out, but they still can occur.

Nothing wrong with the pump thankfully, but even after this much time has passed, there are days I still pull up next to people and I'm thinking, "I wonder if they are thinking what the hell is wrong with that car?"

ARTBRZ · 06-16-2015, 01:27 AM

I've been using BP in Indianapolis and the only time I had crickets is when I switched. Has anyone tried shell v power nitro plus (supposedly new)?

Ultramaroon · 06-16-2015, 02:27 AM

I roll with my crickets not giving a fuck about what others think. They can get their own.

jesanfafon · 06-23-2015, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARTBRZ

I've been using BP in Indianapolis and the only time I had crickets is when I switched. Has anyone tried shell v power nitro plus (supposedly new)?

Yes. It made the cricketing louder than I've ever heard it. (led me here)

ARTBRZ · 06-23-2015, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesanfafon

Yes. It made the cricketing louder than I've ever heard it. (led me here)

I just tried it myself and it made cricket sounds after. Can't wait to burn through this gas and switch back.

soulreapersteve · 06-23-2015, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Just hit over 400 miles and no crickets yet. As for gas, I always fill up at Chevron - 92 octane. Maybe I'm one of the lucky few? D:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Don't hold your breath! I had them for all of a week last year. Blamed the tank of gas but in hindsight I now realize it was the only really hot week we had since I got it in late summer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmartedPanda

So, I'm going to take my car to a dealer and see what's up. I can't properly find a video with said sound.
Unfortunately, I have to take some aftermarket parts...this isn't going to be fun.

My friends BRZ, who got it 3 months before me, is perfectly fine. No crickets.

My personal video of "crickets"

Forgot this thread existed, so small update.

Was at Alki beach over here in Seattle last weekend. I turned the car on and heard sounds coming from the front of the car. Put my ear near the hood then opened it. Low and behold, chirping sounds! It was not as prominent sounding as in Panda's video. Thought it was one of the belts or something, then remembered the chirping issue.

-Same gas station, same pump every time
-Almost 900 miles on the odo currently
-Really hot last weekend

Brushed it off and kept driving. No chirping sounds since Saturday. If it does come back, I'll just turn my annoying techno and eurobeat up louder! xD

yaguphire · 06-23-2015, 07:42 PM

I guess everyone has accepted the chirp crickets. Doesn't sound like people get their hpfp replaced anymore.

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SmartedPanda · 06-23-2015, 10:12 PM

Mine is 14k miles.

JEDI · 06-23-2015, 10:27 PM

Had these little buggers with my 13 FR-S and now they've migrated to my 15 RS 1.0. This is by far the funniest (annoying) chirp made by a car. Is this really gas related? I've used Shell, Chevron, ARCO, and I'm in California with the stupid summer blend. No difference there either. My 13 had 9800 on the odo when I got it and they were already there. On my 15 they found me around 500 miles or so. Now I'm waiting for the shifter vibration-rattle and the circle will then be complete.

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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06-15-2015, 01:37 AM	#4679
SmartedPanda Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Manual. 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 155 Thanked 155 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So, I'm going to take my car to a dealer and see what's up. I can't properly find a video with said sound. Unfortunately, I have to take some aftermarket parts...this isn't going to be fun. My friends BRZ, who got it 3 months before me, is perfectly fine. No crickets. My personal video of "crickets" __________________ [\| Blox 490 Knob \| Mishimoto Silicon Intake \| K&N Filter \| DD Always-On DRL \| Tomei 60S \| Weather Tech \| RED USDM TOM's Tail Lights \| OEM Underbody Panels \| Intec High Mount Brake \| RexSpeed Heated Wide Mirrors \| TC105N 17x9 \| Super Sport 245/40R17 \|TRD Quickshifter \| Porsche Brake Air Duct \| TRD Sliding Armrest\| OEM Knee Pads \| MTEC Shifter Springs\| WRX OEM Oil Cooler\| Generic PVC Catch Can\|]

06-15-2015, 09:30 AM	#4680
billyk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2014 Argento FR-S Location: MD Posts: 273 Thanks: 134 Thanked 190 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My FRS has crickets deluxe, mucho grillos, الصراصير الكثير, beaucoup grillons, 很多蟋蟀, פיל קריקאַץ, wiele świerszcze, mye sirisser... I could go on. I got 'em, full-time, and I don't care. 5 minutes of research when I first got my FRS last year gave me all the background I needed on the potential causes, impacts and "fixes". I chalk this up to being just another unique and benign quirk of a car that I absolutely love. My wife has an Accord that absolutely does not have ANY quirk - whatsoever. It's refined to the Nth degree. It's just perfect. I'll keep my FRS. Last edited by billyk; 06-16-2015 at 09:46 AM.

06-16-2015, 02:27 AM	#4684
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	I roll with my crickets not giving a fuck about what others think. They can get their own. __________________ service manuals

06-23-2015, 10:12 PM	#4689
SmartedPanda Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Manual. 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 155 Thanked 155 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine is 14k miles. __________________ [\| Blox 490 Knob \| Mishimoto Silicon Intake \| K&N Filter \| DD Always-On DRL \| Tomei 60S \| Weather Tech \| RED USDM TOM's Tail Lights \| OEM Underbody Panels \| Intec High Mount Brake \| RexSpeed Heated Wide Mirrors \| TC105N 17x9 \| Super Sport 245/40R17 \|TRD Quickshifter \| Porsche Brake Air Duct \| TRD Sliding Armrest\| OEM Knee Pads \| MTEC Shifter Springs\| WRX OEM Oil Cooler\| Generic PVC Catch Can\|]

06-12-2015, 08:12 PM	#4678
dstrout Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 82 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just bought a 2013 BRZ Premium with 20K miles. I was going to post that I didn't have crickets on whatever the dealer put in the car, but after I filled up with Exxon Premium, they appeared. Then I realized thats enough of a "me too" to probably not add anything to the overall communal knowledge.i

06-15-2015, 10:06 AM	#4681
chaoskaze The Fail Boat Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: CWP S.B. Location: LasVegas Posts: 3,028 Thanks: 4,720 Thanked 1,294 Times in 874 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ dude that's funny lol But ya mine don't have crickets unless I get bad gas & stuff. I know all the gas station in my city that doesn't cause crickets so I only fill up at those.

06-15-2015, 10:15 AM	#4682
2016 Camaro SS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: Fast Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 790 Thanks: 114 Thanked 408 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	After owning mine since November of 2012, gone through 1 fuel pump and said F it, the crickets are here to stay. Tried all sorts of things from changing gas stations, adding Lucas upper cylinder lubricant, etc. Nothing is consistent. The only thing that is consistent is when its hot outside, they tend to be much more prominent. Less likely when it's colder out, but they still can occur. Nothing wrong with the pump thankfully, but even after this much time has passed, there are days I still pull up next to people and I'm thinking, "I wonder if they are thinking what the hell is wrong with that car?"

06-16-2015, 01:27 AM	#4683
ARTBRZ Aloha! Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 350 Thanks: 121 Thanked 180 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been using BP in Indianapolis and the only time I had crickets is when I switched. Has anyone tried shell v power nitro plus (supposedly new)?

06-23-2015, 07:42 PM	#4688
yaguphire Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: white-out FR-S Location: Austin Posts: 170 Thanks: 12 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I guess everyone has accepted the chirp crickets. Doesn't sound like people get their hpfp replaced anymore. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

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