Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 61 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dsgerbc · 08-31-2012, 09:40 AM

^Their corporate firewall will probably block the whole thing, possibly due to your avatar :P

davidshu0327 · 08-31-2012, 08:05 PM

Anything we should talk to the dealer about? Its so annoying

sierra · 08-31-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidshu0327

Anything we should talk to the dealer about? Its so annoying

You've got 3 choices.

Take it to the dealer and tell them to fix it under warranty.
Do nothing and hope it goes away.
Fix it yourself by sourcing ethanol free fuel or adding a dash of 2T.

ft86Fan · 08-31-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

^Their corporate firewall will probably block the whole thing, possibly due to your avatar :P

Yes, they prefer a flag with less strips that blocks the view.

smokeyFRS · 08-31-2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newkid185

so sad to say..my car has this annoying chirping noise too!!! first, i thought it was normal, but the noise just keeps building up and now it is really annoying.It hit at 1300+ miles i believe. Hopefully Toyota will have solution to this soon.
A YES Vote!!
Here is mine. It was AC on, but when I turned AC off, still chirping noise like crazy!

1. Take it in for an oil change. Had mine around 1100 miles and I have not heard it since.
2. Call Kearny Mesa Toyota/Scion and ask for Chuck - he's their Lead Technician. Toyota is working on this issue and soon will issue a TSB.
3. Here's a good site that you can check:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr.../tsbsearch.cfm

neurokinetik · 08-31-2012, 08:49 PM

I've got the chirp at about 500 miles now, running Sunoco Ultra 93 gas (10% Ethanol). I probably would not have even noticed it had it not been pointed out here, because my old Miata used to make the exact same noise, and after 30000 miles of hearing it, I'd learned to tune it out!

DSOmegaX · 08-31-2012, 09:29 PM

For comparison, this is a DI engine from a GTI. Mine did this and everyone's that I've seen had it as well. I actually perceived the chirping from the BRZ as normal due to this, but I guess we shall see.

jstans84 · 08-31-2012, 09:41 PM

I just hit 450miles and now the chirping started. It usually only happens if I've been driving for 30 minutes or longer. I only run QuickTrip 91 fuel.

RWD-boxer · 08-31-2012, 10:06 PM

91 not good ...run 93 or better on this motor

FRSjeff · 08-31-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RWD-boxer

91 not good ...run 93 or better on this motor

Impossible in California.

F3dzo · 09-01-2012, 12:17 AM

For some weird and crazy reason, after my oil change at 7500 miles (I did my own oil change with amsoil 0w30) the chirping is gone... I'll try to listen for it tomorrow... It's been a few days since the oil change.

Spartan65 · 09-01-2012, 02:04 AM

I think we could start a support group on Facebook just to see how big this really is, I went to my dealer today Beaver Scion of Santa Fe, They were just about to close and my service writer and the sales manager acknowledged that they didn't feel right about the sound. my service writer said they would investigate it when my ECU being replaced on a current TSB came in.
I tried to start a Facebook Group called "2013 BRZ / FRS Cricket Chirp Support Group" but since I have no friends on Facebook that have either car I was unsuccessful. I put a half bottle of the Lucas oil Lucas Oil/5.25 oz. fuel injector cleaner Part Number: 10020 with every fill up (4th tank ) at 1200k so far. Chirp still there. So if we start this we can get out into a more visible media format?

Curt Aigner · 09-01-2012, 07:14 AM

The chirping noise is from the high-speed fuel pump located on the top of the motor. Toyota is aware of the problem. A TSB will be issued in a few weeks . The high-speed fuel pump will be replaced with a modified unit. The pumps are in production and intransit from Japan. When all of the USA warehouses have inventory on the new pump the TSB will be releasd and available for the dealers to order.

How do I know ? I also own a GT86, and have been the parts manager at this dealership for 30 years with a good friend in the powertrain division at TMS Calif.

ft86Fan · 09-01-2012, 08:44 AM

This is great. Maybe this will solve the issue once and for all.

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)	3,100	85.21%
No (Please only vote after you have 300 miles or more on the odometer)	538	14.79%
Voters: 3638. You may not vote on this poll

08-31-2012, 09:29 PM	#847
DSOmegaX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '19 M2 Comp, '20 GR Supra Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,153 Times in 986 Posts Mentioned: 51 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	For comparison, this is a DI engine from a GTI. Mine did this and everyone's that I've seen had it as well. I actually perceived the chirping from the BRZ as normal due to this, but I guess we shall see. __________________ @dsomegax.cars 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited \| WRB \| STI tS Build Thread [SOLD] 2019 BMW M2 Competition \| LBB \| ///M Performance Build Thread 2020 Toyota GR Supra \| Turbulence \| TRD \| Build Thread

09-01-2012, 07:14 AM	#853
Curt Aigner Master Parts Manager Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13' FRS Firestorm Location: Dupage Co. Ill. Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The chirping noise is from the high-speed fuel pump located on the top of the motor. Toyota is aware of the problem. A TSB will be issued in a few weeks . The high-speed fuel pump will be replaced with a modified unit. The pumps are in production and intransit from Japan. When all of the USA warehouses have inventory on the new pump the TSB will be releasd and available for the dealers to order. How do I know ? I also own a GT86, and have been the parts manager at this dealership for 30 years with a good friend in the powertrain division at TMS Calif. __________________ Curt Aigner eparts@elmhursttoyota.com

09-01-2012, 08:44 AM	#854
ft86Fan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: FR-S, Exige S, Miata Location: Basking Ridge NJ Posts: 798 Thanks: 327 Thanked 131 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is great. Maybe this will solve the issue once and for all. __________________ '13 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '95 Miata (Montego Blue)

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08-31-2012, 09:40 AM	#841
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) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^Their corporate firewall will probably block the whole thing, possibly due to your avatar :P

08-31-2012, 08:05 PM	#842
davidshu0327 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion Frs Location: Walnut, Ca Posts: 105 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Anything we should talk to the dealer about? Its so annoying

08-31-2012, 08:49 PM	#846
neurokinetik Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Firestorm Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 199 Thanks: 75 Thanked 70 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've got the chirp at about 500 miles now, running Sunoco Ultra 93 gas (10% Ethanol). I probably would not have even noticed it had it not been pointed out here, because my old Miata used to make the exact same noise, and after 30000 miles of hearing it, I'd learned to tune it out!

08-31-2012, 09:41 PM	#848
jstans84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 788 Thanks: 353 Thanked 345 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just hit 450miles and now the chirping started. It usually only happens if I've been driving for 30 minutes or longer. I only run QuickTrip 91 fuel.

08-31-2012, 10:06 PM	#849
RWD-boxer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Black Location: Tally Posts: 291 Thanks: 27 Thanked 61 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	91 not good ...run 93 or better on this motor

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