09 wrx throw out bearing

Jon09wrx · 11-20-2009, 09:58 AM

anyone else get a throw out bearing noise (chirping) when the car is cold? it goes away when the car is warmed up. is this normal for a subaru? i have 1500 miles on the car

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Cao · 11-20-2009, 10:43 AM

i haven't heard any chirping with my car...

09rexwagon · 11-20-2009, 11:22 AM

Mine does. There is a thread about this in this forum. I'd say a half dozen people in that thread said the same thing.

mentalcase87 · 11-20-2009, 11:28 AM

I am not sure but you should look for the thread as stated above. When the car is first turned on for 30 seconds it is supposed to make a strange noise. The thread details it and all, but it is to be expected for 30 seconds to hear something you wouldn't normally expect with a car warming up.

09rexwagon · 11-20-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mentalcase87

I am not sure but you should look for the thread as stated above. When the car is first turned on for 30 seconds it is supposed to make a strange noise. The thread details it and all, but it is to be expected for 30 seconds to hear something you wouldn't normally expect with a car warming up.

What you are referring to is a bit different. That is the air pump. It runs for 20-30 seconds and then shuts off and your engine sounds a lot quieter. Think a rattling, noisy oil-less air compressor type sound.

The OP is referring to TOB/clutch noise while you are engaging the clutch in gear when cold. Mine usually goes away after 3-4 shifts. Most dealerships either say it's nothing wrong and to put up with it, or cannot reproduce.

Nimbus09 · 11-20-2009, 11:34 AM

yeah, there are a few of them. here is the one i started: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1775341

still does it depending on humidity. haven't had any problems from it and it's not obnoxiously loud from the inside so i'm not bothered.

09rexwagon · 11-20-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nimbus09

yeah, there are a few of them. here is the one i started: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1775341

still does it depending on humidity. haven't had any problems from it and it's not obnoxiously loud from the inside so i'm not bothered.

Were you the one that mentioned it might be related to humidity? Because you know, I think I'm noticing that too. We've had a lot of rain lately (dregs if Ida) and I've definitely noticed it more the last week. Basically, I'll put it in reverse in my garage and as I just ease the clutch out to roll out of the garage, it makes a high-sh pitch rotational noise (only when partially engaged). When I go into first and ease the clutch out, same thing, but soon as the clutch is fully engaged in a given gear, it stops. Anyway, it doesn't bother me anymore.

mentalcase87 · 11-20-2009, 11:41 AM

Glad i dont have this issue =) But now thanks to that one post if i ever do i know exacty what it sounds like.

Nimbus09 · 11-20-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 09rexwagon

Were you the one that mentioned it might be related to humidity? Because you know, I think I'm noticing that too. We've had a lot of rain lately (dregs if Ida) and I've definitely noticed it more the last week. Basically, I'll put it in reverse in my garage and as I just ease the clutch out to roll out of the garage, it makes a high-sh pitch rotational noise (only when partially engaged). When I go into first and ease the clutch out, same thing, but soon as the clutch is fully engaged in a given gear, it stops. Anyway, it doesn't bother me anymore.

i haven't noticed humidity was a factor until more recently. other people have verified this on non 08/09's (leggys). what you described is exactly what i encounter. i spoke to a guy that had an 05 lgt and he told me his has been doing it for over a year and he had no problems. must be lubrication circulation, possibly in the tob, that just needs to get going for a couple minutes. if researching this further, many people claim the tob is bad... i would take that with a grain of salt.

09rexwagon · 11-20-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Nimbus09

i haven't noticed humidity was a factor until more recently. other people have verified this on non 08/09's (leggys). what you described is exactly what i encounter. i spoke to a guy that had an 05 lgt and he told me his has been doing it for over a year and he had no problems. must be lubrication circulation, possibly in the tob, that just needs to get going for a couple minutes. if researching this further, many people claim the tob is bad... i would take that with a grain of salt.

Yep, I agree. Just throw Group N tranny mount on there and some xmember bushings and you won't hear it anymore

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SubaruGenuineParts · 11-20-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon09wrx

anyone else get a throw out bearing noise (chirping) when the car is cold? it goes away when the car is warmed up. is this normal for a subaru? i have 1500 miles on the car

Don't ignore this.

the noise is the bearing moving back/forth slightly.

it keeps doing this, and it will wear down the snout of your transmisson assy.

and that....

will make it impossible to correct without a spendy tranny snout repair kit

and this tranny snout repair kit means you will no longer be able to use OEM throw out bearings.

take the car in. get it replaced and sorted out under warranty

again, my advice? do not ignore this.....

zachxxxx · 11-20-2009, 12:48 PM

I have a click every time I push the clutch in.

09rexwagon · 11-20-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zachxxxx

I have a click every time I push the clutch in.

Is it just shortly after pushing it in, or at the bottom of the pedal stroke?

If shortly after pushing it in, you need a new cruise control switch. I had mine replaced a few weeks ago.

If at the bottom you need the engine start clutch switch.

also, try putting a bit of grease on the white rubber pad on the clutch pedal where it pushes the cruise switch in.

Nimbus09 · 11-20-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubaruGenuineParts

Don't ignore this.

the noise is the bearing moving back/forth slightly.

it keeps doing this, and it will wear down the snout of your transmisson assy.

and that....

will make it impossible to correct without a spendy tranny snout repair kit

and this tranny snout repair kit means you will no longer be able to use OEM throw out bearings.

take the car in. get it replaced and sorted out under warranty

again, my advice? do not ignore this.....

why would it go away after the car warms up?

and... will it really mess things up given it only does it about 2min a day a most? it's most predominant between shifts. if you're off the clutch, it's fine.

09rexwagon · 11-20-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubaruGenuineParts

Don't ignore this.

the noise is the bearing moving back/forth slightly.

it keeps doing this, and it will wear down the snout of your transmisson assy.

and that....

will make it impossible to correct without a spendy tranny snout repair kit

and this tranny snout repair kit means you will no longer be able to use OEM throw out bearings.

take the car in. get it replaced and sorted out under warranty

again, my advice? do not ignore this.....

I know this is a problem with the push style clutches, however what is the fix if you get to it before the IS snout is buggered up? Is it the TOB itself?

Subie Gal · 11-20-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09rexwagon

I know this is a problem with the push style clutches, however what is the fix if you get to it before the IS snout is buggered up? Is it the TOB itself?

on my car, we replaced the TOB

then it started again. I ignored it.

Now my car has a nifty tranny snout repair kit..... and an aftermarket TOB

wish I had more information for you but your best bet?

especially on a new new car?

see your dealership.

zachxxxx · 11-20-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09rexwagon

Is it just shortly after pushing it in, or at the bottom of the pedal stroke?

If shortly after pushing it in, you need a new cruise control switch. I had mine replaced a few weeks ago.

If at the bottom you need the engine start clutch switch.

also, try putting a bit of grease on the white rubber pad on the clutch pedal where it pushes the cruise switch in.

Interesting, I will have to double check, but I'm pretty sure its right as I push it in. Thanks for the info!

mentalcase87 · 11-20-2009, 02:52 PM

The bottom line is, not just anybody responded to you guys. But someone from genuineparts.... I would take his advice very seriously. They say not to ignore it so get your ass to a dealership and make them go at it till they fix it =) the only one who suffers in the end is you.

Cao · 11-20-2009, 03:12 PM

^^ agreeed

Cao · 11-23-2009, 01:51 AM

i didnt hear a chirping noise but i felt a vibration in the clutch pedal... and its horrible because my whole car was vibrating...my brother felt it too and he was in the passenger seat?!?

09paparex · 01-13-2010, 03:39 PM

My car does that too when its cold, but now there is something else that i cant figure out. the chirpin noise is there at traffic lights at idle always but when i press the clutch pedal down it stops. Anybody knows what it is?

Some input will be appreciated
Thanks

irish44j · 01-13-2010, 05:32 PM

ditto, I get it on occasion. A kind of chirp/whirr sound when the car is cold. Doesn't always happen when its cold, just some of the time.

Unfortunately, the dealer wouldn't be able to replicate it, since it won't do it when warm...

11-20-2009, 09:58 AM	#1
Jon09wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 228210 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Ravena NY Vehicle: 09 Wrx premium Lightning red	09 wrx throw out bearing anyone else get a throw out bearing noise (chirping) when the car is cold? it goes away when the car is warmed up. is this normal for a subaru? i have 1500 miles on the car * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-20-2009, 10:43 AM	#2
Cao NASIOC Supporter Member#: 225826 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: El Monte, California Vehicle: 2009 WRX Obsidean Black Pearl	i haven't heard any chirping with my car...

11-20-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
09rexwagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 216135 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Durham, NC Vehicle: 2009 WRX SSM	Mine does. There is a thread about this in this forum. I'd say a half dozen people in that thread said the same thing.

11-20-2009, 11:28 AM	#4
mentalcase87 Scooby Newbie Member#: 223960 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2009 WRX Sedan Dark Gray	I am not sure but you should look for the thread as stated above. When the car is first turned on for 30 seconds it is supposed to make a strange noise. The thread details it and all, but it is to be expected for 30 seconds to hear something you wouldn't normally expect with a car warming up.

11-20-2009, 11:34 AM	#6
Nimbus09 Scooby Specialist Member#: 212399 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: champaign, il Vehicle: 2009 wrx gh swp i can haz sc00by snax?	yeah, there are a few of them. here is the one i started: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1775341 still does it depending on humidity. haven't had any problems from it and it's not obnoxiously loud from the inside so i'm not bothered.

11-20-2009, 11:41 AM	#8
mentalcase87 Scooby Newbie Member#: 223960 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2009 WRX Sedan Dark Gray	Glad i dont have this issue =) But now thanks to that one post if i ever do i know exacty what it sounds like.

11-20-2009, 12:48 PM	#12
zachxxxx Scooby Newbie Member#: 52769 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: bakersfield, ca Vehicle: 09 WRX WRB	I have a click every time I push the clutch in.

11-20-2009, 02:52 PM	#18
mentalcase87 Scooby Newbie Member#: 223960 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2009 WRX Sedan Dark Gray	The bottom line is, not just anybody responded to you guys. But someone from genuineparts.... I would take his advice very seriously. They say not to ignore it so get your ass to a dealership and make them go at it till they fix it =) the only one who suffers in the end is you.

11-20-2009, 03:12 PM	#19
Cao NASIOC Supporter Member#: 225826 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: El Monte, California Vehicle: 2009 WRX Obsidean Black Pearl	^^ agreeed

11-23-2009, 01:51 AM	#20
Cao NASIOC Supporter Member#: 225826 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: El Monte, California Vehicle: 2009 WRX Obsidean Black Pearl	i didnt hear a chirping noise but i felt a vibration in the clutch pedal... and its horrible because my whole car was vibrating...my brother felt it too and he was in the passenger seat?!?

01-13-2010, 03:39 PM	#21
09paparex Scooby Newbie Member#: 190978 Join Date: Oct 2008	My car does that too when its cold, but now there is something else that i cant figure out. the chirpin noise is there at traffic lights at idle always but when i press the clutch pedal down it stops. Anybody knows what it is? Some input will be appreciated Thanks

01-13-2010, 05:32 PM	#22
irish44j Scooby Specialist Member#: 191290 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Burke, VA Vehicle: 2009 WRX OPB Sedan 1970 Triumph GT6+	ditto, I get it on occasion. A kind of chirp/whirr sound when the car is cold. Doesn't always happen when its cold, just some of the time. Unfortunately, the dealer wouldn't be able to replicate it, since it won't do it when warm...