Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 59 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dsgerbc · 08-26-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby South

ok.. ..sorry to have been over- zealous..but thats not what I observed...and....I don't agree..

Bill

Post a sound clip. You might have some different issue.

If you want an easy check - attach a stethoscope to a shiny metal pipe right next to the oil filter. It's a high-pressure fuel line going directly to the HPFP and you'll hear if your sound is coming from there.

ATL BRZ · 08-26-2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanzo

It's the HPFP and not the tensioner, it's been discussed many times in previous posts.

This. Don't be deceived by the tensioner wobble. The cricket chirp is definitely from the HPFP.

bggns · 08-26-2012, 11:39 PM

Shell 91 has silenced my crickets for now....

irxproductions · 08-28-2012, 06:52 PM

I took my car into the dealer today for OTHER issues (A/C chirp and rear decklid tapping) only to have it returned to me with the cricket chirp, too (plus the other issues weren't fixed)!

Holy sweet mother of mercy this noise is like a gang of wild monkeys playing xylophones in my ears... while puking!

I have about 940 miles on my car.

Nizz300Ft86 · 08-28-2012, 08:28 PM

Ive had the cricket boise since around 500mi now at 1300mi dealership tells me "toyota is working on a fix"

zoomzoomers · 08-28-2012, 08:35 PM

I got the chirps at about 900 miles. It's now here to stay. I'm going to wait until they come out with all the TSB's and the mechanics get used to the BRZ before I take it in and have it all worked on at one visit. Hopefully, they'll fix it all well enough and not return it with more problems like some other person said happened when they took their car in.

smokeyFRS · 08-28-2012, 08:49 PM

Here's a link where you can check for TSB. I check it from time to time:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/tsbs/

Marrk · 08-29-2012, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokeyFRS

Here's a link where you can check for TSB. I check it from time to time:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/tsbs/

They don't list Scion or Subaru.

Or am I missing something?

smokeyFRS · 08-29-2012, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

They don't list Scion or Subaru.

Or am I missing something?

For 2013, no TSB so far.
There's a complaint for Subaru BRZ 2013. Funny I think. See below:

Search Results
Report Date : August 29, 2012 at 05:38 AM
Search Type : VEHICLE
Year : 2013
Make : SUBARU
Model : BRZ

Results : 1 | All records displayed
Make : SUBARU Model : BRZ Year : 2013
Manufacturer : SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10465508 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: July 10, 2012
VIN : Not Available
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary:
THIS 2013 SUBARU BRZ WITH THE STANDARD RADIO AND ONLY RADIO OFFERED IS THIS AM/FM/HD/SAT/IPOD/IPHONE/TEXT/CD/NAV TOUCHSCREEN ONLY ACCESS TO CONTROLS RADIO. THIS RADIO IS SLOW TO RESPOND WHEN USING IPOD/IPHONE,SLOW TO RECOGNIZE TOUCH INPUTS, SOMETIMES IGNORES INPUT. BUTTONS ON TOUCHSCREEN TOO SMALL. THIS CAR DESPERATELY NEEDS STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS FOR THIS UNSAFE RADIO! I KNOW THEY WILL BE OFFERING THIS IN THE NEXT MODEL YEAR BUT THAT LEAVES ABOUT 100000 OF THESE UNSAFE BRZS ON THE ROAD WITH DISTRACTED DRIVING ISSUES. I ALREADY HAD TO LOCKUP THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A CAR IN FRONT OF ME! THIS RADIO CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE EYE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD FAR TOO LONG FOR COMFORT! I WILL NOT LET MY 18YR OLD DRIVE THIS CAR, ITS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN! I FEEL SUBARU NEEDS A RECALL TO RETROFIT THE STEERING WHEELS CONTROLS OR BAN USA SALES AND FORCE SUBARU TO BUY BACK THESE UNSAFE SOLD BRZ. WHEN YOUR DRIVING THIS CAR YOU GOT THE MANUAL TRANS GOING ON PLUS YOUR AVG COFFEE DRINKER AND ADD IN THIS DEADLY RADIO SETUP AND YOUR JUST ASKING FOR AN ACCIDENT! THIS CAR IS TARGETED AT YOUNG BUYERS WITH THEIR IPODS/IPHONES AND TALKING AND TEXTING AS THEY CRUISE THE STREETS. THIS CAR IS THE ONLY CAR THAT SUBARU SELLS WITHOUT THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. WHY? PLEASE FORCE SUBARU TO REPLACE THE NO CONTROL STEERING WHEEL FOR ONE WITH CONTROLS. A CONCERNED PARENT. *TR

_F-R-S_ · 08-29-2012, 06:10 AM

wow.... Controls on the steering wheel.. really ... what happen to just focusing on the road.

RedLeader · 08-29-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _F-R-S_

wow.... Controls on the steering wheel.. really ... what happen to just focusing on the road.

What an archaic concept. Also, I'm fairly certain there's a disclaimer somewhere in the manuals about "Do not adjust/operate radio/entertainment system while driving."

Oh well, maybe they'll retrofit steering wheel controls on my FRS for free! That'd be sweet.

But in relation to actual thread topic (chirping): I don't have it, after 450 miles, my car just ticks away with its typical DI noises. Its far quieter than the engine of my GTI ever was, which is nice. I suppose now that I've said there's no chirp, I'll start hearing a chirping noise starting tomorrow, but oh well.

smokeyFRS · 08-29-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

They don't list Scion or Subaru.

Or am I missing something?

If you have a Scion FR-S, be sure to look under Toyota as well. My 2009 Scion tC listed under there.

jduffy · 08-30-2012, 01:49 AM

I don't think I've ever heard a cricket before. I once hooked up with a girl named Cricket and I got some pretty interesting noises out of her.

jeebus · 08-30-2012, 11:44 AM

700 miles. crickets started. Chevron 91 octane cali piss.

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

08-28-2012, 08:35 PM	#818
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irxproductions Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2015 Speed Triple Location: Vancouver, Wash. Posts: 76 Thanks: 177 Thanked 43 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I took my car into the dealer today for OTHER issues (A/C chirp and rear decklid tapping) only to have it returned to me with the cricket chirp, too (plus the other issues weren't fixed)! Holy sweet mother of mercy this noise is like a gang of wild monkeys playing xylophones in my ears... while puking! I have about 940 miles on my car.

08-28-2012, 08:28 PM	#817
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08-28-2012, 08:49 PM	#819
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)	Here's a link where you can check for TSB. I check it from time to time: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/tsbs/

08-29-2012, 06:10 AM	#822
_F-R-S_ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 whiteout scion frs Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,261 Thanks: 621 Thanked 202 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	wow.... Controls on the steering wheel.. really ... what happen to just focusing on the road.

08-30-2012, 01:49 AM	#825
jduffy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 157 Thanks: 29 Thanked 71 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I don't think I've ever heard a cricket before. I once hooked up with a girl named Cricket and I got some pretty interesting noises out of her.

08-30-2012, 11:44 AM	#826
jeebus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT (on order) Location: San Diego Posts: 904 Thanks: 114 Thanked 471 Times in 208 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	700 miles. crickets started. Chevron 91 octane cali piss.

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