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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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Passanger seat vibrates

My passanger seat started vibrataing at all speeds when no one is sitting in it. Went to the dealer and they said the track was damaged and now they replaced the track and the seat still vibrates but not as much.

My question is does anybodies passanger fron seat have a vibration to it when you are driving and no one is seated in it?

Also this does not happen when someone is sitting in it, only when seat is empty.

The vibration does not change depending on speed, it is pretty much consitant as long as the car is moving.

My thought is he vibration is coming from the tire or suspension, but I had it all checked by the dealership and they found nothing.

Thanks for the help
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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My seat vibrates all the time so I just deal with it. It doesn't make a sound so it doesn't bother me.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Destination Unk
My passanger seat started vibrataing at all speeds when no one is sitting in it. Went to the dealer and they said the track was damaged and now they replaced the track and the seat still vibrates but not as much.

My question is does anybodies passanger fron seat have a vibration to it when you are driving and no one is seated in it?

Also this does not happen when someone is sitting in it, only when seat is empty.

The vibration does not change depending on speed, it is pretty much consitant as long as the car is moving.

My thought is he vibration is coming from the tire or suspension, but I had it all checked by the dealership and they found nothing.

Thanks for the help
You might have a rough idle speed and it transfers vibrations to the seat. Does it vibrate when the car is at standstill or only when moving? Seat vibrations are a common problem with these cars.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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yea mine does at idle owell
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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Yeah, if it's not making noise, I wouldn't worry about the seat.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 01:42 AM
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my left front seat (passenger for australia) also vibrates but only above 55mph.

never got it checked cos i cant be bothered with it anymore.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Try adjusting...

the seat to its extremes before you drive to see if you can find a position where it doesn't vibrate when empty. Store the location in memory so it's easy to get back too when you're alone in the car again.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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I think it has to due with your tires. The tires could be cupped and that creates a small vibraiton.
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Originally Posted by Skylaw
Gosh, don't let the kids on the "What's the best Mercedes to attract the chicks" string hear about this.
I tried to refrain from posting a similar comment.

Whenever it vibrates, was the last person who sat in the seat a woman?

I love this forum.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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I tried to refrain from posting a similar comment.

Whenever it vibrates, was the last person who sat in the seat a woman?

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u know if the seats vibrating thats the best mercedes to attract the chicks..lol


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