squeak in seat

Pharmacist · 01-05-2010, 09:51 PM

Recently a squeak sound began coming from the driver seat. it seems to be coming from the area near the right side bolster somewhere near the electric power seat switches. the squeak is caused whenever my body weight or my right leg moves quiickly to the right onto the side bolster. the car doesn't have to be moving for it to happen. what could be the cause of this?

kenchan · 01-06-2010, 12:41 PM

first thing id check are the bolts mounting the seat to the floor... are they torqued properly?

vipor · 01-06-2010, 12:43 PM

could be the leather rubbing against the switch housing. iono

Pharmacist · 01-06-2010, 03:49 PM

i took out the seat and checked it out. nothing appears to be out of order. and yes, the bolts were tight and properly fastened. the sound seems to appear when there is a firm downward force pushing down on the side bolster. as if something metallic inside is deflecting but is not properly lubricated and so squeaks

2013370z · 01-13-2013, 10:27 AM

i have a similar problem. did you get yours fixed? i hope it is covered under warranty.

SPOHN · 01-13-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013370z

i have a similar problem. did you get yours fixed? i hope it is covered under warranty.

That's not going to happen.

Benadrylz · 01-13-2013, 12:00 PM

The car tends to get noisy in general when it's cold outside imo.

SouthArk370Z · 01-13-2013, 01:56 PM

There is a TSB on this

nmjaxx9 · 01-13-2013, 07:04 PM

do you mean when you are clicked in all the way, so you dont hear that snap sound? Cuz I lean way back when I drive, so when I brake really hard, the seat comes back up and snaps back in place. Its actually pretty amusing, causes the seat to rock back and forth while driving.

yellogixxer · 01-13-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

do you mean when you are clicked in all the way, so you dont hear that snap sound? Cuz I lean way back when I drive, so when I brake really hard, the seat comes back up and snaps back in place. Its actually pretty amusing, causes the seat to rock back and forth while driving.

That sounds like a problem.....

2013370z · 01-14-2013, 01:11 PM

TSB? what does the acronym mean?

theDreamer · 01-14-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013370z

TSB? what does the acronym mean?

Technical Service Bulletin.
Meaning, it is not a recall but Nissan Corp has noticed enough complaints that if you go to a service department at a Nissan Dealership and they verify your car has this problem they will fix it.

invader19 · 01-14-2013, 02:38 PM

I hear a squeak too, but for me it appears to be coming from the rear?

kenchan · 01-14-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by invader19

I hear a squeak too, but for me it appears to be coming from the rear?

please stay on topic!

DEpointfive0 · 01-14-2013, 03:47 PM

OP, if it's under warranty, go to the dealer, I have had my seat base replaced on my Maxima twice! You need to show them how it squeaks though... They NEED to replicate it somehow

If the dealer doesn't do anything about it, find a new dealer

01-05-2010, 09:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	squeak in seat Recently a squeak sound began coming from the driver seat. it seems to be coming from the area near the right side bolster somewhere near the electric power seat switches. the squeak is caused whenever my body weight or my right leg moves quiickly to the right onto the side bolster. the car doesn't have to be moving for it to happen. what could be the cause of this?

01-06-2010, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	could be the leather rubbing against the switch housing. iono __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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01-06-2010, 12:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	first thing id check are the bolts mounting the seat to the floor... are they torqued properly?

01-06-2010, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	i took out the seat and checked it out. nothing appears to be out of order. and yes, the bolts were tight and properly fastened. the sound seems to appear when there is a firm downward force pushing down on the side bolster. as if something metallic inside is deflecting but is not properly lubricated and so squeaks

01-13-2013, 10:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
2013370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 12 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z BC M6 Rep Power: 12	i have a similar problem. did you get yours fixed? i hope it is covered under warranty.

01-13-2013, 12:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Benadrylz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 153 Drives: '10 FairladyZ M6 Rep Power: 12	The car tends to get noisy in general when it's cold outside imo.

01-13-2013, 07:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	do you mean when you are clicked in all the way, so you dont hear that snap sound? Cuz I lean way back when I drive, so when I brake really hard, the seat comes back up and snaps back in place. Its actually pretty amusing, causes the seat to rock back and forth while driving.

01-14-2013, 01:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
2013370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 12 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z BC M6 Rep Power: 12	TSB? what does the acronym mean?

01-14-2013, 02:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
invader19 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370z 6 speed Rep Power: 12	I hear a squeak too, but for me it appears to be coming from the rear?

01-14-2013, 03:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	OP, if it's under warranty, go to the dealer, I have had my seat base replaced on my Maxima twice! You need to show them how it squeaks though... They NEED to replicate it somehow If the dealer doesn't do anything about it, find a new dealer