Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 142 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NIKOLA · 06-10-2013, 12:14 AM

I just bought my car a short while ago and I have near 300 miles on it and I noticed the chirping. When I start up the car there is no chirping. When the car is warmed up or driven a while it chirps when I am stopped or parked. However, it doesn't seem to chirp at all when I rev the engine or driving the car (I think). If this is not normal Toyota better get a fix soon! Even if it is normal Toyota better get a fix soon!

wdninja · 06-10-2013, 02:18 AM

Mine has been chirping since 1,200 mi or so. I'm at 6,000 now and I've been using 93 E10 since it was new. I don't have any E0 where I live, but I was recently traveling and filled the nearly empty tank with 91 E0. Chirping was gone within a few mins and hasn't come back with the E0.

Sigh-on-Rice · 06-10-2013, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NIKOLA

I just bought my car a short while ago and I have near 300 miles on it and I noticed the chirping. When I start up the car there is no chirping. When the car is warmed up or driven a while it chirps when I am stopped or parked. However, it doesn't seem to chirp at all when I rev the engine or driving the car (I think). If this is not normal Toyota better get a fix soon! Even if it is normal Toyota better get a fix soon!

That's the chirp we're talking about in this thread. Do you know in what month your car was built?

NIKOLA · 06-10-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigh-on-Rice

That's the chirp we're talking about in this thread. Do you know in what month your car was built?

Yeah, it was built in September 2012. Why? Are the newer builds of this year not making this noise? After reading many of the complaints on this thread it seems that it makes no difference when the car was built.

Sigh-on-Rice · 06-10-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NIKOLA

Yeah, it was built in September 2012. Why? Are the newer builds of this year not making this noise? After reading many of the complaints on this thread it seems that it makes no difference when the car was built.

Since you bought the car a short while ago and only has 300 miles, I thought it was built this year. I asked because the fuel pumps manufactured since some time in February 2013 are supposed be the newest design and we are hoping it doesn't have the chirping noise. I saw 3 members with them making noise though, and I thought you might be the 4th one.

FR-S Matt · 06-10-2013, 06:31 PM

I filled up with Chevron 93 octane with up to 10% ethanol for the first time and I had no crickets driving home from work. 93 degrees outside. I don't understand. They're so random and I am still on my original pump from November 2012.

Smokinbuffalo · 06-10-2013, 08:48 PM

I just got my car back from the dealership. Went for some spirited driving to warm the car up. No chirps to report. I'll update again once I put some more miles on it.

cantholdanymore · 06-11-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sigh-on-Rice

Since you bought the car a short while ago and only has 300 miles, I thought it was built this year. I asked because the fuel pumps manufactured since some time in February 2013 are supposed be the newest design and we are hoping it doesn't have the chirping noise. I saw 3 members with them making noise though, and I thought you might be the 4th one.

First post here.
My FR-S has 500 miles and I can hear the chirp. It was build on march 2013.

vgi · 06-11-2013, 08:24 AM

built 2/13, got the crickets

BadMoon · 06-11-2013, 08:57 AM

How can I check my build date? I'm calling them this morning. I know it may not bother some. However, I can't stand sitting at a red light knowing my car sounds like a beater.

FR-S Matt · 06-11-2013, 09:12 AM

Well, seems like even the later build dates include the chirp pump.

Wonder if the 2014 FR-S/BRZ will chirp as well?

PabloN · 06-11-2013, 10:12 AM

I originally voted "no" in this poll. My FR-S was an August build, I took delivery in October, and drove in cool weather. Now after extended driving in warmer weather the chirp is pretty obvious at engine idle. I run Shell V-power. Guess I'll have to wait for a sure-fire fix...

FR-S Matt · 06-11-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PabloN

I originally voted "no" in this poll. My FR-S was an August build, I took delivery in October, and drove in cool weather. Now after extended driving in warmer weather the chirp is pretty obvious at engine idle. I run Shell V-power. Guess I'll have to wait for a sure-fire fix...

I originally voted no too. Mine didn't start happening till closer to 800-1000 miles and it was a bit cooler in December. Now they randomly show up and temperature seems to affect it a little bit, but after yesterday, I don't even know anymore. I've had no crickets yet on Chevron 93 octane but I think its a fluke. Shell 93 octane still gave me crickets.

Kosmos · 06-11-2013, 12:10 PM

got a new fuel pump after work yesterday and did anyone notice a difference in driving? the new pump had my car feeling bit different when i hit the gas pedal after releasing the clutch. feels smoother and drives newer.

wonder if the fuel pump is a piece of shit and wears down over time causing it to chirp.

try sticking to the same gas station you fuel up at, haven't received anything bad so far, my chirps were consistent and didnt get obnoxiously loud even after long cruises or high rpms..

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

06-10-2013, 02:18 AM	#1976
wdninja Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2017 VW GTI Sport Location: Richmond, VA, USA Posts: 290 Thanks: 60 Thanked 143 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine has been chirping since 1,200 mi or so. I'm at 6,000 now and I've been using 93 E10 since it was new. I don't have any E0 where I live, but I was recently traveling and filled the nearly empty tank with 91 E0. Chirping was gone within a few mins and hasn't come back with the E0. __________________ 2023 Toyota GR86 Premium, Neptune Blue Gasket Ninja.

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06-10-2013, 12:14 AM	#1975
NIKOLA Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S in Ultramarine Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 80 Thanks: 28 Thanked 22 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just bought my car a short while ago and I have near 300 miles on it and I noticed the chirping. When I start up the car there is no chirping. When the car is warmed up or driven a while it chirps when I am stopped or parked. However, it doesn't seem to chirp at all when I rev the engine or driving the car (I think). If this is not normal Toyota better get a fix soon! Even if it is normal Toyota better get a fix soon!

06-11-2013, 08:24 AM	#1983
vgi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: frs Location: nj Posts: 723 Thanks: 237 Thanked 347 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 58 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	built 2/13, got the crickets

06-11-2013, 08:57 AM	#1984
BadMoon Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2014 GLI Autobahn/Nav Location: Central PA Posts: 551 Thanks: 118 Thanked 356 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How can I check my build date? I'm calling them this morning. I know it may not bother some. However, I can't stand sitting at a red light knowing my car sounds like a beater.

06-11-2013, 10:12 AM	#1986
PabloN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S, M/T argento Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 133 Thanks: 109 Thanked 71 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I originally voted "no" in this poll. My FR-S was an August build, I took delivery in October, and drove in cool weather. Now after extended driving in warmer weather the chirp is pretty obvious at engine idle. I run Shell V-power. Guess I'll have to wait for a sure-fire fix...

06-11-2013, 12:10 PM	#1988
Kosmos Kosmos Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 176 Thanks: 40 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	got a new fuel pump after work yesterday and did anyone notice a difference in driving? the new pump had my car feeling bit different when i hit the gas pedal after releasing the clutch. feels smoother and drives newer. wonder if the fuel pump is a piece of shit and wears down over time causing it to chirp. try sticking to the same gas station you fuel up at, haven't received anything bad so far, my chirps were consistent and didnt get obnoxiously loud even after long cruises or high rpms..

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