Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 104 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

5hairpins · 03-15-2013, 12:02 PM

I have grown accustomed to my crickets and might panic if the sound stops.

AtlasMick · 03-15-2013, 02:22 PM

My chirping is quite loud. But only after warmed up and idling, regular driving, or giving it any gas at all makes the chirping go away completely.

thachnguyen · 03-15-2013, 10:51 PM

I like crickets.

jflogerzi · 03-15-2013, 11:30 PM

Meh its just a sound. I have gotten used to it. If anything its unique to our cars

zoomzoomers · 03-16-2013, 12:33 AM

I can't for sure but I've filled up with Shell the last three tanks of gas and the chirps have disappeared. The true test will be during summer as the chirps always seem worse when it's hot and I'm in stop and go traffic.

FR-S Neck · 03-16-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

I can't for sure but I've filled up with Shell the last three tanks of gas and the chirps have disappeared. The true test will be during summer as the chirps always seem worse when it's hot and I'm in stop and go traffic.

Yeah I did the Shell gas for a while and it seemed to help and I just recently switched to ethanol free gas and it did wonders. The chirps are practically gone. As long as you aren't in a state where gay marriage is legal you will most likely be able to find the ethanol free gas.

EK_Golfer · 03-16-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

I can't for sure but I've filled up with Shell the last three tanks of gas and the chirps have disappeared. The true test will be during summer as the chirps always seem worse when it's hot and I'm in stop and go traffic.

I've only been using Shell and the crickets were there. I switched to Chevron but that did nothing, crickets still alive and happy.

zoomzoomers · 03-16-2013, 08:58 PM

I live in THE nazi state which state you referring to?

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Originally Posted by FR-S Neck

Yeah I did the Shell gas for a while and it seemed to help and I just recently switched to ethanol free gas and it did wonders. The chirps are practically gone. As long as you aren't in a state where gay marriage is legal you will most likely be able to find the ethanol free gas.

Calin · 03-17-2013, 12:44 AM

My cricket problem started when I had about 2,000 miles on the car. I now have about 3,200 and still hear the crickets. How are dealerships handling this situation? Is there a fix for it?

DSOmegaX · 03-17-2013, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Calin

My cricket problem started when I had about 2,000 miles on the car. I now have about 3,200 and still hear the crickets. How are dealerships handling this situation? Is there a fix for it?

There's no fix as of yet. Dealership will just replace it with the same part, so the chirps will come back eventually. I too switched to Chevron and found that the chirping is not as prevalent since.

Fenrir · 03-17-2013, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac1235

Just a heads up the fix isn't a fix, numerous accounts of chirping coming back and my car is a VIN after the fix was implemented in the factory and I have developed some chirping in the last month. Just like their window weather seal issues, they are basically rehashing the same parts back onto the cars and they develop the issues again quite quickly.

Yes, which is exactly what I've been saying if you read any of my previous posts.

The only reason they're even replacing parts right now is because enough people are complaining about it and demanding action NOW instead of being willing to deal with a minor annoyance until an permanent solution (for those that care, anyway. I won't be letting any dealership touch my fuel pump.) can be found.

Bottom line: Impatience begets shitty solutions.

Calin · 03-17-2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DSOmegaX

There's no fix as of yet. Dealership will just replace it with the same part, so the chirps will come back eventually. I too switched to Chevron and found that the chirping is not as prevalent since.

Thanks for the info. I use Chevron most the time and still have the chirping. Hopefully dealerships will have a better fix soon.

kanundrum · 03-17-2013, 01:51 AM

I use shell still chirps. Car runs fine, I don't care how it sounds as long as nothing blows up Im cool

kanundrum · 03-17-2013, 01:51 AM

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%
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03-16-2013, 12:33 AM	#1447
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) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can't for sure but I've filled up with Shell the last three tanks of gas and the chirps have disappeared. The true test will be during summer as the chirps always seem worse when it's hot and I'm in stop and go traffic. __________________ 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.

03-17-2013, 01:51 AM	#1455
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I use shell still chirps. Car runs fine, I don't care how it sounds as long as nothing blows up Im cool __________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

03-17-2013, 01:51 AM	#1456
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	__________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

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03-15-2013, 12:02 PM	#1443
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03-17-2013, 12:44 AM	#1451
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