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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 12:24 PM
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Default Driver's seat squeak?!

Ok, i dont know if this is a common issue. But when i accelerate from a stop my drivers seat creaks, and it usually wouldnt bother me but it makes the interior seem cheap? is there a solution for this, or does anyone else experience this?
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 12:25 PM
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you have to have the seat sub-frame replaced. Common problem
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 12:25 PM
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Yeah under warranty from dealer. It's covered. Mine was replaced once.
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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Default I found mine to be the right side of the lap belt rubbing. After installing a Scroth Rallye 4

harness, it went away :-)
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 01:34 PM
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Have it fixed under warranty.. I had my frame replaced... frame costs $1700 if not under warranty
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 01:55 PM
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Me too and guess what? It's back!
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 02:41 PM
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Default Does the power adjustment motor sound louder than the one you had before? (M)

Mine is quite a bit louder than the driver's seat that did not get replaced. And now my driver's seat is starting to squeak!
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 03:01 PM
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I had my seat frame replaced more because the seat moved, not really the noise. The only time it squeaked was when it moved back and forth. The seat motors were never loud and are fine. I'm just frustrated that the seat moves just like it did before they replace the frame. It doesn't take hard braking either. Something's up with the design.
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Yep my frame was replaced, now it rocks again even just sitting and rocking my legs back and forth
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