Driver side seat noise

Apr 30, 2003 | 01:05 AM

MBSJ

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Driver side seat noise

I just came back from my first service A. One of my request for the service was (on top of service A) to check the squeaking noise that I get whenever I go over the bump. They told me it was from sway bar bushing and by lubricating the bushing would solve the problem. However when I picked up the car (service A+4 wheel alignment+tire rotation/re-balance) the squeaking noise gotten worse. This time I can tell where it was comming from. It was from the underneath of driver side seat. I can duplicate the noise by slightly moving my body even without starting the car. Anyone experience this problem? I will take the car in again however I would like to know anyone fixed this problem. I think simple lube job would solve the problem (I hope).

Apr 30, 2003 | 07:52 AM

dmichael

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2007 BMW 328xi sedan

I have the exact same noise(from the drivers seat) and its driving me crazy. I took my car in for Service B recently and I asked them to look at the problem and they said they replaced a couple of clips that were broken, but the noise still persists. Problem is that it does not happen all the time. If I get it fixed, I will let you know here. Please do the same.

Apr 30, 2003 | 08:21 AM

BruNo

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if its a squeaky sound underneath the seats, try spraying WD40 on the two coil springs underneath the seat cushion, u can see both from the rear floormat area.

Apr 30, 2003 | 08:46 AM

C320_Avantgarde

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It seems as if I had the same problem with my car. Just take the car back to the dealer and tell them to tighten the bolts/nuts holding the seat in place. That should do the trick.

Hope this helps.

Apr 30, 2003 | 09:25 AM

VoyagerDude

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2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels

For this problem I had the plastic parts around the bottom of seat replaced.
Seems to be OK now.

Woohoo I'm a super member now

Apr 30, 2003 | 10:44 AM

pokerFACE

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some clips were replaced on my driver seat. no more noise.

but now the seat cushion SHIFTS!!!

Apr 30, 2003 | 11:20 AM

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Re: Driver side seat noise

Quote:

Originally posted by MBSJ
They told me it was from sway bar bushing and by lubricating the bushing would solve the problem.

I have had my sawy bar lubricated twice now and the problem does go away for me until a couple of months later. I ended up with the H&R Cup Kit, but i'm sure that won't change the fact that the bushings for the sway bars are constructed poorly. My seat also did squeak, but all you have to do is tell your Service Advisor about it and just hope that he writes and remembers to tell the Techs to fix your problem. My seat is starting to makes little noises again, but its still a great drive!