Anyone having a problem with their driver seat moving around with aggressive driving?

kevr6 · 02-21-2010, 10:20 PM

Holy, This thread is still out there!! Glad there is a Service Bulliten now!

dudafunk · 02-22-2010, 03:50 PM

So I saw the TSB, are we supposed to take it to the dealer for getting this fixed by showing him the TSB for the seat clicks? Is it free to repair etc.? Or do we have to go to any repair shop and pay ourselves?

theDreamer · 02-22-2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudafunk

So I saw the TSB, are we supposed to take it to the dealer for getting this fixed by showing him the TSB for the seat clicks? Is it free to repair etc.? Or do we have to go to any repair shop and pay ourselves?

You go to the dealership, they verify the problem and fix it.
It might take two visits, first to explain the problem and show them and then the next is to fix it.

khtso · 02-22-2010, 05:00 PM

Oddly, my car suffered from this problem for months. It bothered me every time I drove it. I even brought it to my dealer's attention back in July. Then I seemed to forget about it. I saw this post last night and tried to see if I still had the problem this morning and didn't notice it. I wonder if it just went away, or whether I have gotten so used to it that I don't even notice it at all anymore.

OldGuy · 03-11-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

I had one of my techs help me look at it and it looks like there is a problem with the seat frame. Everything that can be tightened is tight, but there seems to be movement inside the track at the foot (right front). I let them know that but all they said was they tightened it!! I know that couldn't have happened since we already did that. I think the seat frame needs replacing or there is a shim missing at the foot! Just curious if anyone else is having a problem!

BTW: The passenger seat doesn't budge at all!!

Thanks!!

I recall there was another thread about this a month or two ago, complete with pictures for the fix a lot of information. Try to find it. It's really comprehensive.

monthtrial · 03-11-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

I had one of my techs help me look at it and it looks like there is a problem with the seat frame. Everything that can be tightened is tight, but there seems to be movement inside the track at the foot (right front). I let them know that but all they said was they tightened it!! I know that couldn't have happened since we already did that. I think the seat frame needs replacing or there is a shim missing at the foot! Just curious if anyone else is having a problem!

BTW: The passenger seat doesn't budge at all!!

Thanks!!

Check out this attachment...

dudafunk · 04-28-2010, 12:11 PM

I took the TSB to my dealer (along with the other one about the stuck hatch release button issue - they fixed that).

It says: APPLIED VIN/DATE: Vehicles built before JN1AZ44(**)9M 410159 / 26-Jun-2009

My VIN turned out to be a little higher than this limit :-( (have a red '09 base AT)

So I guess still no solution for me yet? And I believe the 2010's do not have this issue at all.

Are there other people with production dates after June 2009 with the still issue? :-(

dudafunk · 05-11-2010, 03:48 PM

bump?? anyone? my last reply?

KingZee · 05-11-2010, 03:57 PM

wtf? why does it matter what the date is? If the problem's the same you'd think they'd look at the TSB and FIX IT...These dealerships are worse than dirty lawyers

dudafunk · 05-12-2010, 08:17 AM

KingZee, the dealership said that my model didn't have those same washers. They did order the parts for me, I saw them, but that was before they (and I) noticed that the range of VINs on that TSB did not match my car's.

I know they took the seat apart too after which they realized that the parts didn't match, and then we all paid closer attention to the TSB to realize that the VIN range didn't match my car's VIN - so for whatever reason, all this IS true.. unfortunately.

For some reason, Nissan hasn't come out with a TSB for the same issue for my VIN range.. maybe they felt the issue wasn't there in my range.

PapoZalsa: I'm PM'ing u.

KingZee · 05-12-2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudafunk

KingZee, the dealership said that my model didn't have those same washers. They did order the parts for me, I saw them, but that was before they (and I) noticed that the range of VINs on that TSB did not match my car's.

I know they took the seat apart too after which they realized that the parts didn't match, and then we all paid closer attention to the TSB to realize that the VIN range didn't match my car's VIN - so for whatever reason, all this IS true.. unfortunately.

For some reason, Nissan hasn't come out with a TSB for the same issue for my VIN range.. maybe they felt the issue wasn't there in my range.

PapoZalsa: I'm PM'ing u.

Makes more sense now, I thought they just looked at the paper and turned you away

kevr6 · 07-27-2010, 10:07 PM

I have just started to get annoyed again with this problem. It seemed to go away for awhile and now it's back even worse. I can't believe this thread is so large!!

Kirkster · 07-27-2010, 11:08 PM

The problem is that the adjuster (for lack of a better term) rod comes loose from the seat frame in the front corner nearest the shifter. Nissan just used one of the one way push on washers that is supposed to "lock" onto the adjuster shaft. Well it does not work well.

What I had to do on the 350Z was take the seat out. Push on the shaft just a little bit and drill a hole through it. I then put a cotter pin through the hole. Never had the problem again, and my car saw some very aggressive driving on the AutoX course.

Jordo! · 07-28-2010, 12:40 AM

This seems like something the dealership should take care of under warranty -- possible TSB?

1hot370z · 08-08-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

I had one of my techs help me look at it and it looks like there is a problem with the seat frame. Everything that can be tightened is tight, but there seems to be movement inside the track at the foot (right front). I let them know that but all they said was they tightened it!! I know that couldn't have happened since we already did that. I think the seat frame needs replacing or there is a shim missing at the foot! Just curious if anyone else is having a problem!

BTW: The passenger seat doesn't budge at all!!

Thanks!!

I have this problem too, only in my driver seat, and I have the NISMO model. I can bounce up and down in the driver seat and it squeaks, not even while driving! Had my friend look at it, said everything is tight.... hmm.

02-21-2010, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 668	Holy, This thread is still out there!! Glad there is a Service Bulliten now! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

07-27-2010, 10:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 668	I have just started to get annoyed again with this problem. It seemed to go away for awhile and now it's back even worse. I can't believe this thread is so large!! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

07-27-2010, 11:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 21	The problem is that the adjuster (for lack of a better term) rod comes loose from the seat frame in the front corner nearest the shifter. Nissan just used one of the one way push on washers that is supposed to "lock" onto the adjuster shaft. Well it does not work well. What I had to do on the 350Z was take the seat out. Push on the shaft just a little bit and drill a hole through it. I then put a cotter pin through the hole. Never had the problem again, and my car saw some very aggressive driving on the AutoX course. __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

07-28-2010, 12:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 420	This seems like something the dealership should take care of under warranty -- possible TSB? __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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02-22-2010, 03:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 17	So I saw the TSB, are we supposed to take it to the dealer for getting this fixed by showing him the TSB for the seat clicks? Is it free to repair etc.? Or do we have to go to any repair shop and pay ourselves?

02-22-2010, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
khtso Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 59 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 18	Oddly, my car suffered from this problem for months. It bothered me every time I drove it. I even brought it to my dealer's attention back in July. Then I seemed to forget about it. I saw this post last night and tried to see if I still had the problem this morning and didn't notice it. I wonder if it just went away, or whether I have gotten so used to it that I don't even notice it at all anymore.

04-28-2010, 12:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 17	I took the TSB to my dealer (along with the other one about the stuck hatch release button issue - they fixed that). It says: APPLIED VIN/DATE: Vehicles built before JN1AZ44(**)9M 410159 / 26-Jun-2009 My VIN turned out to be a little higher than this limit :-( (have a red '09 base AT) So I guess still no solution for me yet? And I believe the 2010's do not have this issue at all. Are there other people with production dates after June 2009 with the still issue? :-(

05-11-2010, 03:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 17	bump?? anyone? my last reply?

05-11-2010, 03:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 42 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 425	wtf? why does it matter what the date is? If the problem's the same you'd think they'd look at the TSB and FIX IT...These dealerships are worse than dirty lawyers

05-12-2010, 08:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 17	KingZee, the dealership said that my model didn't have those same washers. They did order the parts for me, I saw them, but that was before they (and I) noticed that the range of VINs on that TSB did not match my car's. I know they took the seat apart too after which they realized that the parts didn't match, and then we all paid closer attention to the TSB to realize that the VIN range didn't match my car's VIN - so for whatever reason, all this IS true.. unfortunately. For some reason, Nissan hasn't come out with a TSB for the same issue for my VIN range.. maybe they felt the issue wasn't there in my range. PapoZalsa: I'm PM'ing u.