Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 57 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dsgerbc · 08-21-2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidgogeta

Thanks does it work now?, don't know how to embed on here

Yes.
That sounds normal, no chirping.

Hanzo · 08-22-2012, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidgogeta

I use Chevron 94 (no ethanol) and have got this

Actually your car sounds normal. This is what the chirp sounds like:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8NgXU8rU-g&feature=plcp"]Subaru BRZ High Pressure Fuel Pump Chirping Noise at Idle. - YouTube[/ame]

Marrk · 08-22-2012, 12:03 PM

Hanzo, I don't own an FT-86, nor have I ever owned a flat-4, nor have I ever owned a car with DI. However, your video sounded pretty normal to me until approx. 0.51-1.04 secs. Then, I heard not a chirping so much as a tapping, or clicking, or even rattling.

Is this what you mean when you talk about "chirping" and "crickets"?

Thanks.

Hanzo · 08-22-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

Hanzo, I don't own an FT-86, nor have I ever owned a flat-4, nor have I ever owned a car with DI. However, your video sounded pretty normal to me until approx. 0.51-1.04 secs. Then, I heard not a chirping so much as a tapping, or clicking, or even rattling.

Is this what you mean when you talk about "chirping" and "crickets"?

Thanks.

No the noise that came on near the end was new. The chirp is there in the background. If you watch the other video and compare you'll see what I mean.

dsgerbc · 08-22-2012, 12:59 PM

Well, gonna have to subscribe to the ethanol theory for now. Went out and drove 40 miles to get some known ethanol-free gas and it seems quiet for now.

brianbot5000 · 08-22-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sierra

With 80.51% reporting this noise from 431 votes means 347 on this thread alone have this problem.

Does anyone know how to set up a petition that can be sent to Toyota, Scion and Subaru so that they can't ignore this problem?

^^ This is what needs to happen - something from owners that gets traction online and in public...the equivalent of the issue "going viral" (even though I hate that term!). Facebook, or Twitter...something that will drum up some bad publicity. Bad publicity is what's going to get Toyota/Subaru to do something about this. Simply logging issues with corporate is great, but that isn't going to light a fire under their asses like a good old internet shit-storm of bad publicity. BMW owners did this with the HPFP, and it got to the level that ABCNews did a feature on the issue, which resulted in a BMW recall notice.

BTW - this post isn't just in regard to the crickets, but also the idle dip/camshaft sensor/CEL issue (which I personally believe is all related, though it hasn't been proven yet).

zoomzoomers · 08-22-2012, 03:01 PM

Ok, is there a compilation of videos/sound clips of this chirp? I don't think I have it from the description everyone has posted, but... and it's HUGE but. The motor does sound like my mom's old MB diesel motorfrom the late 80's. From what I've learned that is what direct injected motors sound like. I'm crossing my fingers here.

dsgerbc · 08-22-2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Ok, is there a compilation of videos/sound clips of this chirp?

smokeyFRS · 08-22-2012, 06:56 PM

Found these articles:
http://blog.autoshopper.com/articles...ical-Problems/
http://www.larsonscion.com/article/v...Auto_Group/22/

smokeyFRS · 08-24-2012, 07:56 PM

Just came back from an oil change (after break-in period with 1100 miles) at KM Toyota/Scion. I spoke to the Lead Technician and he has confirm that Toyota is currently redesigning the fuel injector. This redesign is to fix the chirp/cricket sound that we all familiar with, well 80% of us. The ticking sound is normal (mechanical.) He did not confirmed as to when Toyota will issue a TSB, but they are working on this issue.

Gavin Albright · 08-25-2012, 12:59 PM

Now noticed it with mine at 750the mi

This might be related might not but has any one noticed a shutter in the idle when stopped.

I can feel it in the seat and steering wheel but not in the shifter. I tried timeing it and it discovered it happens at random. Also noticed the tac. does not show a change when it happens.

chate · 08-25-2012, 01:03 PM

I've noticed that idle issue too, i do see a drop in the tach when it happens though

thatWESguy · 08-25-2012, 06:12 PM

talked to my dealer today, TSB should be out in a month or so

clzzical · 08-25-2012, 06:46 PM

I've had the car for a week and three days and put 180mi on it so far. Every now and then I'll hear the chirp. Never when I just start the car and let it warm up, but after that or after driving around (city or freeway) for a bit. I've been hearing it more often that not compared to when I first picked it up. The gas tank was basically on Empty when I got it, so the dealer filled up at a 76 with 91. I'm still on that first tank but I'm hearing it more now than when I first took it home.

It'd be interesting to know if the BRZ owners in Japan are experiencing the same things. Anyone keeping up with the Japanese forums or have updates?

In any case, it's good to hear a TSB is in the works for the fuel injectors. Thanks for the good news!

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%
Voters: 3639. You may not vote on this poll

08-22-2012, 03:01 PM	#791
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Ok, is there a compilation of videos/sound clips of this chirp? I don't think I have it from the description everyone has posted, but... and it's HUGE but. The motor does sound like my mom's old MB diesel motorfrom the late 80's. From what I've learned that is what direct injected motors sound like. I'm crossing my fingers here. __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

08-22-2012, 06:56 PM	#793
smokeyFRS Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS MT / Argento Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 37 Thanks: 2 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Found these articles: http://blog.autoshopper.com/articles...ical-Problems/ http://www.larsonscion.com/article/v...Auto_Group/22/ Last edited by smokeyFRS; 08-22-2012 at 07:09 PM.

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08-22-2012, 12:03 PM	#787
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Honda Fit Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 722 Thanked 125 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	Hanzo, I don't own an FT-86, nor have I ever owned a flat-4, nor have I ever owned a car with DI. However, your video sounded pretty normal to me until approx. 0.51-1.04 secs. Then, I heard not a chirping so much as a tapping, or clicking, or even rattling. Is this what you mean when you talk about "chirping" and "crickets"? Thanks.

08-22-2012, 12:59 PM	#789
dsgerbc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: BRZ(sold), STI Location: A2, MI Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 176 Thanked 419 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	Well, gonna have to subscribe to the ethanol theory for now. Went out and drove 40 miles to get some known ethanol-free gas and it seems quiet for now.

08-24-2012, 07:56 PM	#794
smokeyFRS Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS MT / Argento Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 37 Thanks: 2 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Just came back from an oil change (after break-in period with 1100 miles) at KM Toyota/Scion. I spoke to the Lead Technician and he has confirm that Toyota is currently redesigning the fuel injector. This redesign is to fix the chirp/cricket sound that we all familiar with, well 80% of us. The ticking sound is normal (mechanical.) He did not confirmed as to when Toyota will issue a TSB, but they are working on this issue.

08-25-2012, 12:59 PM	#795
Gavin Albright Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Whiteout Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Now noticed it with mine at 750the mi This might be related might not but has any one noticed a shutter in the idle when stopped. I can feel it in the seat and steering wheel but not in the shifter. I tried timeing it and it discovered it happens at random. Also noticed the tac. does not show a change when it happens.

08-25-2012, 06:12 PM	#797
thatWESguy Power Ranger Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86 Location: SoCal Posts: 204 Thanks: 105 Thanked 66 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	talked to my dealer today, TSB should be out in a month or so

08-25-2012, 06:46 PM	#798
clzzical Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited 6MT SWP Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 173 Thanks: 244 Thanked 65 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	I've had the car for a week and three days and put 180mi on it so far. Every now and then I'll hear the chirp. Never when I just start the car and let it warm up, but after that or after driving around (city or freeway) for a bit. I've been hearing it more often that not compared to when I first picked it up. The gas tank was basically on Empty when I got it, so the dealer filled up at a 76 with 91. I'm still on that first tank but I'm hearing it more now than when I first took it home. It'd be interesting to know if the BRZ owners in Japan are experiencing the same things. Anyone keeping up with the Japanese forums or have updates? In any case, it's good to hear a TSB is in the works for the fuel injectors. Thanks for the good news!

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