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

the_student · 10-02-2009, 01:36 PM

I figured out why my seat clicks. I was pulling the seat up and down and put my hand under the chair to figure out what was moving.

The brackets and the sliding mechanism were fine. I finally felt something moving. It was a a bar underneath the seat, which was part of the mechanism to raise and lower the front part of the seat. Can you guys check if it is the same problem. Anyway, when I put the front of the seat all the way down, it doesnt seem to move as much.

I wonder if there is anyone that can make something so that bar cant move when because I like it when the front of the seat is raised a little bit more.

Edit: I thought of something. Maybe I can attach a spring from the bar to the back of the bottom of the seat somewhere to keep it from moving around. I'll see if I can get to fix it. I don't have time until next weekend to really try and figure it out.

RCGsupra · 10-02-2009, 01:43 PM

My Touring w/ 2500 miles does this. It's not even under aggressive driving.

Montez · 10-02-2009, 01:51 PM

Mine moves slightly from time to time, I hear/read that the 09 Maxima has the drivers seat movement issue with some as well.

AK370Z · 02-21-2010, 07:29 PM

Nissan USA has released a TSB on this issue

TSB:2009 nissan 370z: Seat popping noise/slight movement from front right seat corner
Thanks

OldGuy · 02-21-2010, 09:25 PM

That's it. It's just a shame so much "surgery" is going to be needed. Hate to see my car torn apart but they Should know what they're doing. Just hope it's all factory tight after they put it all back together and new problems or rattles aren't created. Exasperating when you buy a new car anymore...

OldGuy · 02-21-2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

That's it. It's just a shame so much "surgery" is going to be needed. Hate to see my car torn apart but they Should know what they're doing. Just hope it's all factory tight after they put it all back together and new problems or rattles aren't created. Exasperating when you buy a new car anymore...

My last post referred to the TSB that was posted.

monthtrial · 03-11-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

That's it. It's just a shame so much "surgery" is going to be needed. Hate to see my car torn apart but they Should know what they're doing. Just hope it's all factory tight after they put it all back together and new problems or rattles aren't created. Exasperating when you buy a new car anymore...

I agree w/ you... the job looks pretty involved.

Jowe · 02-22-2010, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Nissan USA has released a TSB on this issue

TSB:2009 nissan 370z: Seat popping noise/slight movement from front right seat corner
Thanks

This is what a told you guys in this post about 3 weeks ago. But I guess nobody saw it.
Famous Nissan Front Seat Click Problem

monthtrial · 03-11-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jowe

This is what a told you guys in this post about 3 weeks ago. But I guess nobody saw it.
Famous Nissan Front Seat Click Problem

Thanks for bringing this to our attention...

Do you know if Nissan dealerships will take-in a car requiring this service? If so, do their factory techs perform the work at their facilities or pass it off to a third party?

Jowe · 03-11-2010, 06:53 PM

You have to go to the dealership for the complaint, then they will order the washers. Then once the parts arrive you'll have to go back to the dealer to get them installed. It's cover under warranty and it's performed by a nissan tech at the dealership.

monthtrial · 03-11-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jowe

You have to go to the dealership for the complaint, then they will order the washers. Then once the parts arrive you'll have to go back to the dealer to get them installed. It's cover under warranty and it's performed by a nissan tech at the dealership.

Thanks... I'll bring this up during my next oil change.

ZForce · 02-21-2010, 07:58 PM

Touring/Sport no issues here, but thanks for posting up the TSB.

Suggestion: Start a thread for ALL TSB's in one spot or set up a Wikipedia for specs, DYI's, mod parts, TSB's. A good example is the one 350Ztech forum has setup....it’s a wealth of information. There are several peeps that are over here from 350ZTech that are driving a Z33, that could help with setting it up and contributing i.e. Dad and SmoothZ.. Just goes to show that a good forum community will attract all Z enthusiasts.

theDreamer · 02-21-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

Touring/Sport no issues here, but thanks for posting up the TSB.

Suggestion: Start a thread for ALL TSB's in one spot or set up a Wikipedia for specs, DYI's, mod parts, TSB's. A good example is the one 350Ztech forum has setup....it’s a wealth of information. There are several peeps that are over here from 350ZTech that are driving a Z33, that could help with setting it up and contributing i.e. Dad and SmoothZ.. Just goes to show that a good forum community will attract all Z enthusiasts.

370Z Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) / Recalls - Nissan 370Z Forum

ZForce · 02-21-2010, 08:12 PM

^kewl, thanks!

Pharmacist · 02-21-2010, 08:52 PM

my seat squeaks a little bit from the right side somewhere close to the shift lever. it's most obvious if i move my right leg left and right. i have the power seats. would this tsb still apply? could those star washers also be the cause of my problem or do the power seats have different washers? also, still waiting for that tsb on the damn fuel gauge inaccuracy

10-02-2009, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 19	I figured out why my seat clicks. I was pulling the seat up and down and put my hand under the chair to figure out what was moving. The brackets and the sliding mechanism were fine. I finally felt something moving. It was a a bar underneath the seat, which was part of the mechanism to raise and lower the front part of the seat. Can you guys check if it is the same problem. Anyway, when I put the front of the seat all the way down, it doesnt seem to move as much. I wonder if there is anyone that can make something so that bar cant move when because I like it when the front of the seat is raised a little bit more. Edit: I thought of something. Maybe I can attach a spring from the bar to the back of the bottom of the seat somewhere to keep it from moving around. I'll see if I can get to fix it. I don't have time until next weekend to really try and figure it out. Last edited by the_student; 10-02-2009 at 01:42 PM. Reason: Addition

02-21-2010, 07:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,931 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Nissan USA has released a TSB on this issue TSB:2009 nissan 370z: Seat popping noise/slight movement from front right seat corner Thanks __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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10-02-2009, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCGsupra Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 77 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 18	My Touring w/ 2500 miles does this. It's not even under aggressive driving.

10-02-2009, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 18	Mine moves slightly from time to time, I hear/read that the 09 Maxima has the drivers seat movement issue with some as well.

02-21-2010, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 18	That's it. It's just a shame so much "surgery" is going to be needed. Hate to see my car torn apart but they Should know what they're doing. Just hope it's all factory tight after they put it all back together and new problems or rattles aren't created. Exasperating when you buy a new car anymore...

03-11-2010, 06:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jowe Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami FL Posts: 56 Drives: 2009 370Z MB SP Rep Power: 18	You have to go to the dealership for the complaint, then they will order the washers. Then once the parts arrive you'll have to go back to the dealer to get them installed. It's cover under warranty and it's performed by a nissan tech at the dealership.

02-21-2010, 07:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 23	Touring/Sport no issues here, but thanks for posting up the TSB. Suggestion: Start a thread for ALL TSB's in one spot or set up a Wikipedia for specs, DYI's, mod parts, TSB's. A good example is the one 350Ztech forum has setup....it’s a wealth of information. There are several peeps that are over here from 350ZTech that are driving a Z33, that could help with setting it up and contributing i.e. Dad and SmoothZ.. Just goes to show that a good forum community will attract all Z enthusiasts.

02-21-2010, 08:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 23	^kewl, thanks!

02-21-2010, 08:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 20	my seat squeaks a little bit from the right side somewhere close to the shift lever. it's most obvious if i move my right leg left and right. i have the power seats. would this tsb still apply? could those star washers also be the cause of my problem or do the power seats have different washers? also, still waiting for that tsb on the damn fuel gauge inaccuracy