Squeaky Driver's Seat
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2009 Arctic White/Black C350 with NAV pkg, ipod integration, 40% HO tint, and 18" 5-spoke AMG wheels
Squeaky Driver's Seat
Searched the forums and found lots of squeaks, but nothing relating to my issue.
I have a numerous squeaks in the driver's seat when driving and it appears to happen mostly when i go over a bump or push back against the seat. It seems to be somewhat selective and I still cannot tell if it is due to the colder weather or what, but it sounds like the seat is rubbing against another plastic part. I've tried adjusting the seat in various positions and looked around to see if I could find the 'problem area' but didn't have any luck. Has anyone else had this type of issue and for anyone who has had squeaks, have you talked to your dealership about this...do they look at you like you're crazy? What, if anything, can a dealership do to remedy? I guess I just don't want to bring the vehicle there and it not occur.
Thanks for any insight!
I have a numerous squeaks in the driver's seat when driving and it appears to happen mostly when i go over a bump or push back against the seat. It seems to be somewhat selective and I still cannot tell if it is due to the colder weather or what, but it sounds like the seat is rubbing against another plastic part. I've tried adjusting the seat in various positions and looked around to see if I could find the 'problem area' but didn't have any luck. Has anyone else had this type of issue and for anyone who has had squeaks, have you talked to your dealership about this...do they look at you like you're crazy? What, if anything, can a dealership do to remedy? I guess I just don't want to bring the vehicle there and it not occur.
Thanks for any insight!
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Had that problem with passenger seat but more of a creaking sound when passenger in the seat and weight shifting on accel and decel.
Was able to replicate by pushing down on the side bolster, seat cushion, close to the seat back.
Took it to the dealer - but since not back to my car for another couple weeks can't tell you if or what they did to repair it.
Was able to replicate by pushing down on the side bolster, seat cushion, close to the seat back.
Took it to the dealer - but since not back to my car for another couple weeks can't tell you if or what they did to repair it.
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2012 C250 Coupe
I have this too. I haven't paid much attention to it since I am still a while away from my next service, and will bring it up then. I don't really want to go and bring it for something minor like that before then. It happens always when I go to sit down in the seat. And then anytime my butt puts more weight on the seat. It sounds more like a bad spring or something...
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Well, I'm somewhat "happy" to hear it's not just me, but sucks any of us hear this. The things you two described are my issues as well and I don't remember noticing it in the Summer/Fall time when I purchased the vehicle, more so in the cold temperatures.
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I agree, today it actually seemed to have gone away or gotten much better (50 degree weather). I really hope it doesn't go away, because it will just send me over the ledge if I bring my car in and get another "can't replicate the problem" haha. I also have multiple rattles that are driving me crazy on the highway, between sounding like I'm in an airplane with the rear driver side window seal (i think) to the rear shelf rattle and rear dome light rattle, and the constant squeaks from my driver seat, it just makes me want to trade in for my girlfriends 2003 Honda Accord with over 90,000 miles that has none of these issues...
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I found mine acts up not during the cold or hot, but more on foggy, rainy, damp days
Just getting into the car and leaning back into the seat will make it squeak......
Unfortunately I have not found a solution, and I am to lazy to take it to the dealership.....then again it goes back in October, lease is done....
Just getting into the car and leaning back into the seat will make it squeak......
Unfortunately I have not found a solution, and I am to lazy to take it to the dealership.....then again it goes back in October, lease is done....
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After just driving my car, I took a close look at what was causing the creaking. My right side bolster makes a terrible squeak whenever I lean back or sit down, but I also have a second quieter but still audible squeak beneath my left thigh when I sit down. Again, still sounds like a bad spring or something. I think this is crazy to have this in a car with under 20,000 miles and be this new... Its not even like I'm fat either, I'm 20 and weigh about 140lbs...
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I have had mine fixed under warranty (granted, it was the driver's seat but I think it doesn't really matter in this case since my SA agreed that there were other MB owners complaining about squeaking in either seat). If I remember correctly, they changed something like a bracket/frame underneath the seat, no problems since. At the time, I did a thorough search and was encouraged by other's fixing this under warranty; not sure if there is a TSB on it but definitely is a known problem.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Last edited by BAPHA; Mar 2, 2011 at 11:36 PM. Reason: Edit comment
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2009 Arctic White/Black C350 with NAV pkg, ipod integration, 40% HO tint, and 18" 5-spoke AMG wheels
Going in to have this finally looked at tomorrow; now that it's gotten cold out, the squeak is annoyingly present. Anyone else have this issue?
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Yes, I have the issue, and its annoying. They "lubricated the springs" and that worked for maybe a month, but it has since come back and gets worse. Next time I bring it in I am insisting a fix that consists of more than a "lubrication". I don't care if they have to replace the seat. It makes the car seem like a 1960's hooptie.
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2009 Arctic White/Black C350 with NAV pkg, ipod integration, 40% HO tint, and 18" 5-spoke AMG wheels
Another update. I took my car in, they took the seat apart and lubricated the springs, etc. etc. ect. I went and picked it up and no squeak! Next morning, I get in car to go to work...no squeak! I get in car to go home and it's back, just as annoying as ever. I brought the car back again and they have since ordered a whole new seat frame (I think that's what they said). They are putting it back together and I should pick it up tomorrow. This is all covered under warranty and I'm currently driving a 2012 C230, which has the redesigned interior and it's MUCH nicer than my 2009 C350...ugh.
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2009 Arctic White/Black C350 with NAV pkg, ipod integration, 40% HO tint, and 18" 5-spoke AMG wheels
My seat is finally fixed and here's the info from my invoice:
Squeaky Seat
Technician pinpointed noise with customer; noise is coming from seat cushion frame adjuster assembly. Technician disconnected battery ground and disconnected all seat connectors, removed drivers side seat from vehicle and replaced drivers side seat cushion frame adjuster. Technician reinstalled seat, reconnected connectors and seat belt. Technician reconnected battery and performed short test and cleared fault codes.
Squeaky Seat
Technician pinpointed noise with customer; noise is coming from seat cushion frame adjuster assembly. Technician disconnected battery ground and disconnected all seat connectors, removed drivers side seat from vehicle and replaced drivers side seat cushion frame adjuster. Technician reinstalled seat, reconnected connectors and seat belt. Technician reconnected battery and performed short test and cleared fault codes.
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I have the squeaky bolster on my coupe. Has anyone actually solved this on their own?
I am in no way going to take this to the dealer. Having an oil covered mechanic remove my full Nappa leather seats is never going to happen, unless it's a much bigger issue.
It does sound like a squeaky spring or something. Only when shifting weight side to side, against the bolsters.
I am in no way going to take this to the dealer. Having an oil covered mechanic remove my full Nappa leather seats is never going to happen, unless it's a much bigger issue.
It does sound like a squeaky spring or something. Only when shifting weight side to side, against the bolsters.
