Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 12 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JollyJON · 09-09-2012, 02:09 AM

The chirping began in my car at 300 mile and continued until I moved to Oklahoma from Dallas. Once I started pumpin no ethanol gas at 1500 miles, I've never heard the chirping again.

Norkoastal · 09-09-2012, 03:33 AM

Chirp started today at about 550 miles... Still faint.. 91 Chevron CA blend.

Spartan65 · 09-27-2012, 02:27 PM

So I'm am schedualed to have my fuel pump replaced next week, I had a concern after reading the 5009 page repair manual I found on here. So I called the service manager to micro manage and inquire.
Q1 Did they order all the support parts required to replace the pump?
A1 Yes, SOA told them everything they would need to replace the pump since my dealer said it would be the first one they ever did. (wish me luck)
Q2 Since I am still waiting on the ECU from the TSB is it possible that my old ECU will not communicate with TechStream to set the correct PSI for the new fuel pump?
A2 I don't know but that is a possibilty. I will call SOA and see if the TSB on the DLR is more of a TechStream issue than just customization or mainly a Techstream communication issue.
This is where I pray a Toy Tech might chime in define if the TSB is related just to customizations and Other TechStream connectivity?

Bfly · 09-27-2012, 03:53 PM

Experienced chirpping at EXACTLY 300 miles. This was after my first fill up so I'm sure it has to do with the gas. I filled up with premium unleaded at Dillons.

soconfoozed · 09-27-2012, 04:36 PM

I called my CSR at SoA today noting the Scion TSB, but she hasn't called me...they leave in 30min. Time to bug her, I suppose.

ML · 09-27-2012, 05:35 PM

I was told today by a Scion/Toyota mechanic that this is from the 3000psi Fuel pump, and is completely normal.

dsgerbc · 09-27-2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ML

I was told today by a Scion/Toyota mechanic that this is from the 3000psi Fuel pump, and is completely normal.

Shove the printed TSB into his lying face. If you do - stand by and watch him work just in case

Spartan65 · 09-27-2012, 08:23 PM

SO the Service manager just called me from Beaver Scion to let me know the ECU from the DRL TSB does not control the fuel pump through tech stream, So my car goes in on Wednesday for the new fuel pump. They will not give me a TSB to share with you all, but if it gets printed on my receipt, trust me I'll be posting it here.

NeedsmoreCowbell · 09-27-2012, 08:51 PM

New fuel pump heyyyyyyyyyy! Rejoice!

What will this new pump sound like

? Maybe a tweet? perhaps a hiss! or fap ! A noise less boring and sleep orienting.

vagvoba · 09-28-2012, 01:15 PM

My BRZ has about 2.8K miles on the odometer and indeed it's been chirping since fairly early on.
It doesn't personally bother or annoy me as long as it's not bad for the car. Sports car engines sometimes make some very weird noises. They are not made for GT cruising so the engineers don't pay that much attention to it. Also, the BRZ has a special engine. It's naturally aspirated but still delivers 100hp per liter. That's similar to other sports cars like the BMW M3 and Honda S2000 but with much, much better fuel economy. That requires some serious mechanical hacking.

However, I don't think it's the injector's noise since the chirping frequency doesn't change linearly with RPM. You can test it by letting your car idle while paying attention to the chirping frequency and then slightly increasing the RPM. The chirping frequency will not change. If you rev the engine significantly higher the chirping usually stops or just becomes less audible.

King Tut · 09-28-2012, 01:50 PM

I originally voted No, but I finally opened my hood and mine does in fact chirp, but it isn't something that I notice from inside the car. I would have to hear a silent one to say that it isn't normal.

Spartan65 · 10-02-2012, 07:03 PM

SO my car went in for a fuel pump and this is the car they loaned me to drive. Jennifer in service called and said it should be done by 4:00pm but was unsure as they have replaced on as of yet. Well it shouldn't be that hard to replace, I verified they had all the parts recommended on the TSB in stock.

Dorb · 10-03-2012, 08:09 AM

Come on you guys are freaking me out when I hear this. I always said I would never buy a new car the 1st year it comes out to allow them to work out the bugs - in this case a cricket. But I really,really want this car.

jeebus · 10-03-2012, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorb

Come on you guys are freaking me out when I hear this. I always said I would never buy a new car the 1st year it comes out to allow them to work out the bugs - in this case a cricket. But I really,really want this car.

it's just a minor annoyance.

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)	334	79.15%
No (Please only vote after you have 300 miles or more on the odometer)	88	20.85%
Voters: 422. You may not vote on this poll

09-27-2012, 02:27 PM	#157
Spartan65 USMC Veteran Semper Fi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2010 WR Blue STi Location: NM it's part of the US Posts: 955 Thanks: 801 Thanked 378 Times in 243 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	So I'm am schedualed to have my fuel pump replaced next week, I had a concern after reading the 5009 page repair manual I found on here. So I called the service manager to micro manage and inquire. Q1 Did they order all the support parts required to replace the pump? A1 Yes, SOA told them everything they would need to replace the pump since my dealer said it would be the first one they ever did. (wish me luck) Q2 Since I am still waiting on the ECU from the TSB is it possible that my old ECU will not communicate with TechStream to set the correct PSI for the new fuel pump? A2 I don't know but that is a possibilty. I will call SOA and see if the TSB on the DLR is more of a TechStream issue than just customization or mainly a Techstream communication issue. This is where I pray a Toy Tech might chime in define if the TSB is related just to customizations and Other TechStream connectivity? __________________

09-27-2012, 04:36 PM	#159
soconfoozed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT WR Blue Pearl Location: San Diego Posts: 147 Thanks: 27 Thanked 90 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I called my CSR at SoA today noting the Scion TSB, but she hasn't called me...they leave in 30min. Time to bug her, I suppose. __________________ 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT WR Blue Pearl

09-27-2012, 08:23 PM	#162
Spartan65 USMC Veteran Semper Fi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2010 WR Blue STi Location: NM it's part of the US Posts: 955 Thanks: 801 Thanked 378 Times in 243 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	SO the Service manager just called me from Beaver Scion to let me know the ECU from the DRL TSB does not control the fuel pump through tech stream, So my car goes in on Wednesday for the new fuel pump. They will not give me a TSB to share with you all, but if it gets printed on my receipt, trust me I'll be posting it here. __________________

09-28-2012, 01:15 PM	#164
vagvoba Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT WRB Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 36 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Not the injector My BRZ has about 2.8K miles on the odometer and indeed it's been chirping since fairly early on. It doesn't personally bother or annoy me as long as it's not bad for the car. Sports car engines sometimes make some very weird noises. They are not made for GT cruising so the engineers don't pay that much attention to it. Also, the BRZ has a special engine. It's naturally aspirated but still delivers 100hp per liter. That's similar to other sports cars like the BMW M3 and Honda S2000 but with much, much better fuel economy. That requires some serious mechanical hacking. However, I don't think it's the injector's noise since the chirping frequency doesn't change linearly with RPM. You can test it by letting your car idle while paying attention to the chirping frequency and then slightly increasing the RPM. The chirping frequency will not change. If you rev the engine significantly higher the chirping usually stops or just becomes less audible.

09-09-2012, 02:09 AM	#155
JollyJON Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: DGM Subaru BRZ Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 68 Thanks: 24 Thanked 59 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	The chirping began in my car at 300 mile and continued until I moved to Oklahoma from Dallas. Once I started pumpin no ethanol gas at 1500 miles, I've never heard the chirping again.

09-09-2012, 03:33 AM	#156
Norkoastal Never on Time Always Late Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: #silenced crickets Location: Norcal Posts: 578 Thanks: 86 Thanked 152 Times in 101 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Chirp started today at about 550 miles... Still faint.. 91 Chevron CA blend.

09-27-2012, 03:53 PM	#158
Bfly Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: KS Posts: 75 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Experienced chirpping at EXACTLY 300 miles. This was after my first fill up so I'm sure it has to do with the gas. I filled up with premium unleaded at Dillons.

09-27-2012, 08:51 PM	#163
NeedsmoreCowbell toyotas are practical :) Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava FRS Location: Plano, TX Posts: 119 Thanks: 62 Thanked 49 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	New fuel pump heyyyyyyyyyy! Rejoice! What will this new pump sound like ? Maybe a tweet? perhaps a hiss! or fap ! A noise less boring and sleep orienting.

09-28-2012, 01:50 PM	#165
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s)	I originally voted No, but I finally opened my hood and mine does in fact chirp, but it isn't something that I notice from inside the car. I would have to hear a silent one to say that it isn't normal. __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

10-02-2012, 07:03 PM	#166
Spartan65 USMC Veteran Semper Fi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2010 WR Blue STi Location: NM it's part of the US Posts: 955 Thanks: 801 Thanked 378 Times in 243 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	SO my car went in for a fuel pump and this is the car they loaned me to drive. Jennifer in service called and said it should be done by 4:00pm but was unsure as they have replaced on as of yet. Well it shouldn't be that hard to replace, I verified they had all the parts recommended on the TSB in stock. __________________

10-03-2012, 08:09 AM	#167
Dorb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 16 LM STI/13 LM BRZ/04 AVALANCHE Location: Ohio,Dayton area... Posts: 318 Thanks: 196 Thanked 89 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Come on you guys are freaking me out when I hear this. I always said I would never buy a new car the 1st year it comes out to allow them to work out the bugs - in this case a cricket. But I really,really want this car.

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