Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 102 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Fenrir · 03-02-2013, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooki

Well, I just took my car back to the dealer to get them to order another pump. I had it replaced about 4 months ago, and it started again. A friend of mine bought her car in November and it started chirping a couple of weeks ago. I guess if enough people complain maybe Toyota will redesign the pump? My old Mini had direct injection and it didn't make noises like this....

All pumps are being replaced with the same part, so I'd recommend against it as it won't fix anything and is a waste of time and money for both you and the dealership. It's unlikely anything will really be done until the next model years roll out, if anything at all. Many other DI cars (and pretty much every other Toyota that has this D4-S or sister system in it) make this same noise. Toyobaru owners are the only ones who have their panties in a bunch over it.

FR-S Neck · 03-05-2013, 02:58 PM

I've been filling up my FR-S with Shell V-Power ever since I bought it in January... No abnormal noises up to about 2500 miles UNTIL....

This past weekend I was headed out with friends and running with about a gallon of gas and the Shell station was out of the way to go. Instead I stopped at a Mapco and used their 93o gas as a replacement . GUESS WHAT?!?! Yeah.. You guessed it... CHIRPS! It freaked me the hell out as it sounded like the P.O.S. car I just sold.

Needless to say when I fill up again with my desired Shell V-Power gas I'll check back with this thread and let you guys know what happens. I'm crossing my fingers as to this is what fixes the problem. Hopefully it isn't the summer blend of gas they are starting to roll out with the current warmer temperatures by me.

zoomzoomers · 03-05-2013, 04:01 PM

Initially I wasn't part of the different gas crowd, but since I've been using She'll 91 for air a month now I haven't heard the chirp.

ftc~brz · 03-05-2013, 04:37 PM

I voted a long time ago....I got the swap, they came back that week. I don't know if Im redundant posting if so sorry.

I don't mind the chirp. I can't hear them over the exhaust now anyway.

Cameronghanson · 03-05-2013, 04:50 PM

after putting octane booster in, i dont have crickets anymore

DieselxIndustry · 03-05-2013, 06:17 PM

Toyota's negotiating my Good Will Comp as we speak regarding this. I've heard rumors between the techs and corp that they maybe just trying to develop a noise suppressor to cover the part instead of replacing all of the loud pumps.

zc06_kisstherain · 03-05-2013, 06:48 PM

987 miles and it chirps..i am not worrying about it now.

FR-S Matt · 03-05-2013, 07:00 PM

Hate to tell you, but Shell V-Power doesn't do anything unless it has no ethanol in it. I've tried it 4 different times and had crickets all 4 times and it is 93 octane. The only time I don't hear crickets are random occurrences or it is colder outside. I've even heard them while it is 35-40 degrees. I've given up on it and just plan on making my car louder than the fuel pump.

Unless Toyota/Subaru create a new fuel pump or suppress the noise, the only fix is ethanol free gas and not everyone has that available.

steve87j · 03-06-2013, 04:34 PM

Hey guys,

why don't we get a D.I.Y to make a box to supress the sound. maybe custom cutouts with sound dampening material. I don't have exp making this stuff nor how effective it would be but im sure the audio guys would know.

ideas?

eklectic8 · 03-06-2013, 06:27 PM

Yep..heard mine at about 1300 miles. Dealer says no fix yet, only TSB. Check back in about a month or so to see if there's a new pump for the fix. Otherwise, the new replacement will do the same thing.

steve87j · 03-07-2013, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve87j

Hey guys,

why don't we get a D.I.Y to make a box to supress the sound. maybe custom cutouts with sound dampening material. I don't have exp making this stuff nor how effective it would be but im sure the audio guys would know.

ideas?

thoughts?

Fenrir · 03-07-2013, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve87j

thoughts?

Since the silence wasn't answer enough, I'll be that guy:

steve87j · 03-07-2013, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenrir

Since the silence wasn't answer enough, I'll be that guy:

I'd like a reason, since the pump is small and could be wrapped with sound deadening material....

FR-S Matt · 03-07-2013, 01:18 PM

I think they should just redesign the pump.... doesn't take an engineer to make that decision

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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03-05-2013, 02:58 PM	#1416
FR-S Neck Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: FR-S Black Beauty Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 61 Thanks: 18 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been filling up my FR-S with Shell V-Power ever since I bought it in January... No abnormal noises up to about 2500 miles UNTIL.... This past weekend I was headed out with friends and running with about a gallon of gas and the Shell station was out of the way to go. Instead I stopped at a Mapco and used their 93o gas as a replacement . GUESS WHAT?!?! Yeah.. You guessed it... CHIRPS! It freaked me the hell out as it sounded like the P.O.S. car I just sold. Needless to say when I fill up again with my desired Shell V-Power gas I'll check back with this thread and let you guys know what happens. I'm crossing my fingers as to this is what fixes the problem. Hopefully it isn't the summer blend of gas they are starting to roll out with the current warmer temperatures by me.

03-05-2013, 04:50 PM	#1419
Cameronghanson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: n/a Location: Boston Posts: 558 Thanks: 215 Thanked 126 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	after putting octane booster in, i dont have crickets anymore

03-05-2013, 06:17 PM	#1420
DieselxIndustry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: West Chicago Posts: 214 Thanks: 13 Thanked 27 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Toyota's negotiating my Good Will Comp as we speak regarding this. I've heard rumors between the techs and corp that they maybe just trying to develop a noise suppressor to cover the part instead of replacing all of the loud pumps.

03-06-2013, 04:34 PM	#1423
steve87j Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S RAVEN Location: nj - @TheGameDebater Posts: 88 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey guys, why don't we get a D.I.Y to make a box to supress the sound. maybe custom cutouts with sound dampening material. I don't have exp making this stuff nor how effective it would be but im sure the audio guys would know. ideas?

03-06-2013, 06:27 PM	#1424
eklectic8 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Whiteout FRS 6MT Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep..heard mine at about 1300 miles. Dealer says no fix yet, only TSB. Check back in about a month or so to see if there's a new pump for the fix. Otherwise, the new replacement will do the same thing.

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