Help! I've got a weird sound - Toyota Yaris Forums

bkndacn · 06-07-2010, 01:21 AM

ok so I have been a member for a while but this is my first post...

I have a 2009 3 door LB with a manual transmission... (his name is Yoshi BTW) he has about 33,000 miles on him and I just recently drove him cross country after having him being driven by my mom for three months (plus I really don't know her driving habits)

well my problem is that I have just noticed that when I shift from 1st gear into 2nd and sometimes when I shift into higher gears I hear a "chirp" from the engine area.

The sound is best described as if there where a single cricket in my transmission that got poked when I up shifted.

I havent noticed any thing different in the way that he drives or shifts but the sound scares me!

should I be scared? Is it something that I should be worried about? or checked out?

Yaris Hilton · 06-07-2010, 01:38 AM

My daughter's 2001 Echo was named Yoshi.

I don't think a single brief squeak on shifting sounds serious. Perhaps a synchronizer engaging. Maybe just a squeaky joint in the shift linkage.

bkndacn · 06-07-2010, 01:53 AM

hahaha yeah He got his name because he looks like the character on an old Super Nintendo game Yoshi's Island ... there was even one that was the same color!

so none of those things are serious? because all those things sound kinda bad if you don't know anything about cars! lol

Yaris Hilton · 06-07-2010, 02:20 AM

I don't think so.

My kids played Yoshi's Island, too.

nazier · 06-07-2010, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bkndacn

ok so I have been a member for a while but this is my first post...

I have a 2009 3 door LB with a manual transmission... (his name is Yoshi BTW) he has about 33,000 miles on him and I just recently drove him cross country after having him being driven by my mom for three months (plus I really don't know her driving habits)

well my problem is that I have just noticed that when I shift from 1st gear into 2nd and sometimes when I shift into higher gears I hear a "chirp" from the engine area.

The sound is best described as if there where a single cricket in my transmission that got poked when I up shifted.

I havent noticed any thing different in the way that he drives or shifts but the sound scares me!

should I be scared? Is it something that I should be worried about? or checked out?

ok lets see, did u check if the is brake fuild sometimes when its low it does that, also check if the gearbox oil is low, thats low mileage to have problems
check and let me know,

Bella · 06-07-2010, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bkndacn

ok so I have been a member for a while but this is my first post...

I have a 2009 3 door LB with a manual transmission... (his name is Yoshi BTW) he has about 33,000 miles on him and I just recently drove him cross country after having him being driven by my mom for three months (plus I really don't know her driving habits)

well my problem is that I have just noticed that when I shift from 1st gear into 2nd and sometimes when I shift into higher gears I hear a "chirp" from the engine area.

The sound is best described as if there where a single cricket in my transmission that got poked when I up shifted.

I havent noticed any thing different in the way that he drives or shifts but the sound scares me!

should I be scared? Is it something that I should be worried about? or checked out?

Hey mate,

My Yaris has the same problem, and I searched on here a while ago and found this, which is really helpful. The squeak seems to be a common problem. Mine only started with around 35,000km clocked up, and was originally only when up-shifting from 2nd to 3rd .. But more recently it has started from 4th to 5th as well.

This will show you how to fix it. Squeaky Gears

Hope it helps!

bkndacn · 06-08-2010, 03:58 PM

Bella: Awesome thanks.... but is that something that someone who is completely mechanically declined can do or should I rather have a pro look @ it and bite the financial bullet?

better yet is there someone on here that lives near Monterey, CA that can do it for me?! lol (just kiddin... or not lol)

wowitswil · 06-09-2010, 01:00 AM

its a hidden bov.....LMAO =D

bkndacn · 06-09-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wowitswil

its a hidden bov.....LMAO =D

Whats a bov???

Bella · 06-09-2010, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bkndacn

Whats a bov???

Blow off valve, at a guess, lol!

Perhaps bring it up with Toyota next time you go in for a service - You're still under warranty so they should be able to fix it up for you!

IllusionX · 06-09-2010, 08:23 AM

Hey... mine ALWAYS had the problem. i've tried to lub every connection from the shifter to the gearbox... it still does it.

I'll try to make a video of it.. but i have more than just the shifter's squeak :(

bkndacn · 06-09-2010, 11:45 AM

ok so I am going to the Toyota dealership today and make it sound like I know what I am doing ... wish me luck!

Yaris Hilton · 06-09-2010, 12:07 PM

Good luck! They always quit making the noise when you get to the shop.

bkndacn · 06-09-2010, 12:24 PM

im just gonna write what needs to be done on my hand and then go in there and read it off to them ... that way itll sound like i know what Im taking about...lol

Yaris Hilton · 06-09-2010, 01:27 PM

Don't turn up your hand and look like Sarah Palin.

Bella · 06-09-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

Good luck! They always quit making the noise when you get to the shop.

Mine did that to me, apparently! 'Oh we couldn't hear the sound so we didn't do anything about it' .. First lot of gear changes pulling out of the dealer *squeak*..!

R2D2 · 06-10-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

Good luck! They always quit making the noise when you get to the shop.

Isn't that the truth! I finally took my wife's Nissan back to the dealer after a "failed" attempt at getting them to hear 3 separate noises. I took the tech for a ride and it took awhile and several miles but I.finally got him to hear them. Any normal day the noises would be driving us crazy.

It also seems to me dealership sensory ability is strongly affected by one's warranty status.

TheSilkySmooth · 06-10-2010, 12:23 PM

Here Ya. Been to the Subaru dealer with an 09 Forester with a loud engine knock and they "refuse" to hear it. Car will be sold before the end of the 60K powertrain warranty. If you se it on the used car lot - Dont "accidentally" buy it! ... B=)

06-07-2010, 01:21 AM	#1
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	Help! I've got a weird sound ok so I have been a member for a while but this is my first post... I have a 2009 3 door LB with a manual transmission... (his name is Yoshi BTW) he has about 33,000 miles on him and I just recently drove him cross country after having him being driven by my mom for three months (plus I really don't know her driving habits) well my problem is that I have just noticed that when I shift from 1st gear into 2nd and sometimes when I shift into higher gears I hear a "chirp" from the engine area. The sound is best described as if there where a single cricket in my transmission that got poked when I up shifted. I havent noticed any thing different in the way that he drives or shifts but the sound scares me! should I be scared? Is it something that I should be worried about? or checked out?

06-09-2010, 01:00 AM	#8
wowitswil View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 5 Door Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 188	its a hidden bov.....LMAO =D __________________ silly yaris....octane 93 r for kids!!!

06-10-2010, 12:23 PM	#18
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	Here Ya. Been to the Subaru dealer with an 09 Forester with a loud engine knock and they "refuse" to hear it. Car will be sold before the end of the 60K powertrain warranty. If you se it on the used car lot - Dont "accidentally" buy it! ... B=) Last edited by TheSilkySmooth; 06-13-2010 at 01:41 PM.

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06-07-2010, 01:38 AM	#2
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	My daughter's 2001 Echo was named Yoshi. I don't think a single brief squeak on shifting sounds serious. Perhaps a synchronizer engaging. Maybe just a squeaky joint in the shift linkage.

06-07-2010, 01:53 AM	#3
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	hahaha yeah He got his name because he looks like the character on an old Super Nintendo game Yoshi's Island ... there was even one that was the same color! so none of those things are serious? because all those things sound kinda bad if you don't know anything about cars! lol

06-07-2010, 02:20 AM	#4
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	I don't think so. My kids played Yoshi's Island, too.

06-08-2010, 03:58 PM	#7
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	Bella: Awesome thanks.... but is that something that someone who is completely mechanically declined can do or should I rather have a pro look @ it and bite the financial bullet? better yet is there someone on here that lives near Monterey, CA that can do it for me?! lol (just kiddin... or not lol)

06-09-2010, 08:23 AM	#11
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	Hey... mine ALWAYS had the problem. i've tried to lub every connection from the shifter to the gearbox... it still does it. I'll try to make a video of it.. but i have more than just the shifter's squeak :(

06-09-2010, 11:45 AM	#12
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	ok so I am going to the Toyota dealership today and make it sound like I know what I am doing ... wish me luck!

06-09-2010, 12:07 PM	#13
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Good luck! They always quit making the noise when you get to the shop.

06-09-2010, 12:24 PM	#14
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	im just gonna write what needs to be done on my hand and then go in there and read it off to them ... that way itll sound like i know what Im taking about...lol

06-09-2010, 01:27 PM	#15
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Don't turn up your hand and look like Sarah Palin.