Creaking Seat

ben_e71 · 03-23-2015, 01:57 AM

Hi my drivers seat creaks under lateral load. Its at the point it is annoying on every journey.

Dealer has had it in twice, adjusted and lubed but still doing it. Anyone else having this issue? I am thinking that I ask for a new seat, is that unreasonable?

Car 16mths old, with leather memory seats.

gr4z · 03-23-2015, 02:59 AM

Same here - it does my head in!! My F30 is in for a service today and I asked for them to look at it, it has memory seats as well. Will report back if they sort it.

Tengocity · 03-23-2015, 03:02 AM

I had this issue intermittently and dealer always said they couldn't replicate the fault.
My issue was coming from what sounded like the left side bolster m, so when going round right hand corners.

I cured it by spraying wd40 into the left side seat hinge mechanism. I opened it out and sprayed in, then closed the seat up and back down a few times to let it work in. Creaking was then gone!

I had to repeat once a few weeks later, but that was 6 months ago now and it's not come back.

Worth a try?

TonyS · 03-23-2015, 03:51 AM

This is a long shot, but I had a similar thing on my last BMW that turned out to be the edge of the seat compressing against the seat belt buckle under lateral load making the leather creak. It took me ages to work out that it was something so simple.

gr4z · 03-23-2015, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I had this issue intermittently and dealer always said they couldn't replicate the fault.
My issue was coming from what sounded like the left side bolster m, so when going round right hand corners.

I cured it by spraying wd40 into the left side seat hinge mechanism. I opened it out and sprayed in, then closed the seat up and back down a few times to let it work in. Creaking was then gone!

I had to repeat once a few weeks later, but that was 6 months ago now and it's not come back.

Worth a try?

I tried WD40 and grease but it seems after a few weeks it always comes back...really really annoying.

Coxey · 03-23-2015, 05:00 AM

I had this took it to Specialist Cars in Stevenage and the frame was replaced under warranty and me seat doesn't creak anymore

Tengocity · 03-23-2015, 05:09 AM

Id definitely get it replaced if it was to continue, as agreed very annoying.

However, given the amount of bad stories I've heard of how seats look after work has been carried out on them Id rather avoid that.

ben_e71 · 03-23-2015, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I had this issue intermittently and dealer always said they couldn't replicate the fault.
My issue was coming from what sounded like the left side bolster m, so when going round right hand corners.

I cured it by spraying wd40 into the left side seat hinge mechanism. I opened it out and sprayed in, then closed the seat up and back down a few times to let it work in. Creaking was then gone!

I had to repeat once a few weeks later, but that was 6 months ago now and it's not come back.

Worth a try?

exactly that place and right hand corners - they have bent that bit out and greased to no avail x2. They've got it in again Friday to have another go and then if no joy I will ask for a new seat.

ben_e71 · 03-23-2015, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gr4z

Same here - it does my head in!! My F30 is in for a service today and I asked for them to look at it, it has memory seats as well. Will report back if they sort it.

They will sort it temporarily, but it will come back in three to four weeks....

Daftasabrush · 03-23-2015, 07:25 AM

Spray furniture polish would work better than WD40

Tengocity · 03-23-2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

Spray furniture polish would work better than WD40

Interesting... Will try that if it comes back perhaps. Why will it work better?

Interesting to note that everyone who is reporting this issue has electric seats... Wonder if it is related to how these work then?

Daftasabrush · 03-23-2015, 08:58 AM

Furniture polish is commonly used to lube window fittings because it lasts a decent time and produces a slick, low friction surface. Of course if you have proper lube, you might as well use that, but WD40 is not a lubricant.

ben_e71 · 03-23-2015, 09:07 AM

I assume furniture polish as it has some silicon(e) in it? [Sorry spelling not my strongest point and not sure which of Silicon/Silicone it should be)

Tengocity · 03-23-2015, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

Furniture polish is commonly used to lube window fittings because it lasts a decent time and produces a slick, low friction surface. Of course if you have proper lube, you might as well use that, but WD40 is not a lubricant.

Ok makes sense. I liked the idea of using the wd40 has it had propellant so could in to the mechanism. I did think of using my bike chain oil, but concerned about it not getting to where it's needed.

No doubt there is something in the shops that's perfect but was using what was around in the garage to see if it helped.

workshybum · 03-23-2015, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

Furniture polish is commonly used to lube window fittings because it lasts a decent time and produces a slick, low friction surface. Of course if you have proper lube, you might as well use that, but WD40 is not a lubricant.

Ok makes sense. I liked the idea of using the wd40 has it had propellant so could in to the mechanism. I did think of using my bike chain oil, but concerned about it not getting to where it's needed.

No doubt there is something in the shops that's perfect but was using what was around in the garage to see if it helped.

I used to use GT85 a lot back in my mountain biking days. It's a bit like WD40 but is designed as a long term lubricant. I think it has PTFE in it or something.

Sladester100 · 03-23-2015, 06:57 PM

It's all about GT85 as its actually a lubricant. Excellent stuff - give it a go

ben_e71 · 03-24-2015, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gr4z

Same here - it does my head in!! My F30 is in for a service today and I asked for them to look at it, it has memory seats as well. Will report back if they sort it.

How did you get on gr4z

gr4z · 03-24-2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ben_e71

How did you get on gr4z

2 days in the dealer for the first service

anyway...

They told me they had 'greased' the joint and at the moment there is no squeak. Although I have done this before and after about 2 weeks it's back. Lets see what happens...

Lux700 · 03-24-2015, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I had this issue intermittently and dealer always said they couldn't replicate the fault.
My issue was coming from what sounded like the left side bolster m, so when going round right hand corners.

I cured it by spraying wd40 into the left side seat hinge mechanism. I opened it out and sprayed in, then closed the seat up and back down a few times to let it work in. Creaking was then gone!

I had to repeat once a few weeks later, but that was 6 months ago now and it's not come back.

Worth a try?

Mine does exactly this. Right hand corners make it creak... WTF is BMW doing, this is supposed to be a premium product. I've driven nothing but BMW for the last 16 years, but I'm starting to waver!!!

ben_e71 · 03-25-2015, 03:29 AM

well we need to start complaining as otherwise BMW will not see the scale of it and we will continue to be fobbed off as a one off, or too fat etc... etc.. etc...

Lux700 are yours electric too?

Lux700 · 03-31-2015, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ben_e71

well we need to start complaining as otherwise BMW will not see the scale of it and we will continue to be fobbed off as a one off, or too fat etc... etc.. etc...

Lux700 are yours electric too?

Sorry Ben, I've been away... Yes, electric seats. If I change the position it stops, but then I'm sat in a position which is no good for me. The good thing is that this is the only problem I have with the car. 4400 miles now.

ben_e71 · 04-01-2015, 10:18 AM

quick update - they couldn't get it to do it last time it was in ... but for me its back ... so agreed I will take it in and show them....

but has anyone found a permanent solution to this?

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ben_e71 Private First Class 15 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Creaking Seat Hi my drivers seat creaks under lateral load. Its at the point it is annoying on every journey. Dealer has had it in twice, adjusted and lubed but still doing it. Anyone else having this issue? I am thinking that I ask for a new seat, is that unreasonable? Car 16mths old, with leather memory seats.
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gr4z Colonel 1135 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: i4 e40 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stamford iTrader: (0)	Same here - it does my head in!! My F30 is in for a service today and I asked for them to look at it, it has memory seats as well. Will report back if they sort it. __________________ Current: G26 i4 M Sport Pro, Tech Pk, Sunroof Previous: 2016 440i MPPSK, 2014 330d Saloon F30, 2013 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 Mercedes C350
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I had this issue intermittently and dealer always said they couldn't replicate the fault. My issue was coming from what sounded like the left side bolster m, so when going round right hand corners. I cured it by spraying wd40 into the left side seat hinge mechanism. I opened it out and sprayed in, then closed the seat up and back down a few times to let it work in. Creaking was then gone! I had to repeat once a few weeks later, but that was 6 months ago now and it's not come back. Worth a try? __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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TonyS Captain 84 Rep 729 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South West, UK iTrader: (0)	This is a long shot, but I had a similar thing on my last BMW that turned out to be the edge of the seat compressing against the seat belt buckle under lateral load making the leather creak. It took me ages to work out that it was something so simple.
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Coxey Private First Class 13 Rep 138 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	I had this took it to Specialist Cars in Stevenage and the frame was replaced under warranty and me seat doesn't creak anymore
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Id definitely get it replaced if it was to continue, as agreed very annoying. However, given the amount of bad stories I've heard of how seats look after work has been carried out on them Id rather avoid that. __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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Daftasabrush Fool 1857 Rep 3,542 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Furniture polish is commonly used to lube window fittings because it lasts a decent time and produces a slick, low friction surface. Of course if you have proper lube, you might as well use that, but WD40 is not a lubricant.
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ben_e71 Private First Class 15 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I assume furniture polish as it has some silicon(e) in it? [Sorry spelling not my strongest point and not sure which of Silicon/Silicone it should be)
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ben_e71 Private First Class 15 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	well we need to start complaining as otherwise BMW will not see the scale of it and we will continue to be fobbed off as a one off, or too fat etc... etc.. etc... Lux700 are yours electric too?
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ben_e71 Private First Class 15 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	quick update - they couldn't get it to do it last time it was in ... but for me its back ... so agreed I will take it in and show them.... but has anyone found a permanent solution to this?
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