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drivers seat loose?

Old May 12, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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drivers seat loose?

Every time I give it gas from a standing position the drivers seat moves or should I say lifts back like 1/4 inch not a sliding back but like its gonna tip over.Like the bolts that hold it down are loose...I have looked at them and they are tight? What else should I look for. Any suggestions?

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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jfendis430
Every time I give it gas from a standing position the drivers seat moves or should I say lifts back like 1/4 inch not a sliding back but like its gonna tip over.Like the bolts that hold it down are loose...I have looked at them and they are tight? What else should I look for. Any suggestions?

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lol dont fallout under your car haha
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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I will be driving like Fred Flintstone if it continues....LOL
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Old May 12, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jfendis430
Every time I give it gas from a standing position the drivers seat moves or should I say lifts back like 1/4 inch not a sliding back but like its gonna tip over.Like the bolts that hold it down are loose...I have looked at them and they are tight? What else should I look for. Any suggestions?

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my car does the exact same thing lol...kinda got used to it...it only happens sometimes tho...if you find the cause let me know
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Old May 12, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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i have it too, i remember someone on here said the dealer replaced some bolts but i cant find that post now
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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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i have it too, i remember someone on here said the dealer replaced some bolts but i cant find that post now
let me know if you find it its driving me crazy...lol
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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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lol flying seats haha!!
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Old May 12, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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lol flying seats haha!!

keep laughing Gondon... once it happens to you. You will end up in the back seat and your legs through the sunroof or window (like this photo)....LOL
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Old May 12, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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keep laughing Gondon... once it happens to you. You will end up in the back seat and your legs through the sunroof or window (like this photo)....LOL
LOL you forgot to add the new tails haha
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Old May 12, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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wasnt very informative but i found the post take a look for your self


For members with 1 month before your warranty expiring, have your dealer do some fine combing throughout the car. My dealer did check the airmatics and said that the relays were ready to go out and just replaced them (relays) before the airmatics can have a total failure. They also replaced my radio amp, fixed my ac and replaced the driver's seat bolts/screws (b/c seat was loose and I'm no 200 pound guy either )
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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jfendis430
Every time I give it gas from a standing position the drivers seat moves or should I say lifts back like 1/4 inch not a sliding back but like its gonna tip over.Like the bolts that hold it down are loose...I have looked at them and they are tight? What else should I look for. Any suggestions?

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There is a TSB for seat rail failure have your dealer check it. The seat rails are a known problem.

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Old May 17, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=9T6jtwV1tKo#

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Old May 18, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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lol its not that bad it doesnt make a noise ....jst moves a tiny bit but lately hasnt done it?
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Old May 19, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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Mines got the same problem, really annoying. I dont know the solution though sorry.
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Old Aug 14, 2021 | 05:34 PM
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Mines got the same problem, really annoying. I dont know the solution though sorry.
old one, but was there a fix?
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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 04:51 PM
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Mine also does this pretty consistently. I'm guessing a bolt hole or rail gets ovaled out and causes the rocking. I'll be getting a hold of my dealership to check on this TSB.
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