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Old 02-27-08, 01:42 PM
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Ok, maybe I'm just fat or something, but my driver's seat makes a creaking sound whenever I make a tight and fast left turn. Has anyone else experienced anything like this before? I'm positive that it's coming from the seat and not the body or chassis. Thanks.
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I think your problem might simply a screw is loose or something because I had the similar problem before, just go to the dealer and have them take a look....good luck
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Thanks kyang91. I really hope it's something as simple as a screw.
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Originally Posted by CrazyTrain
Ok, maybe I'm just fat or something, but my driver's seat makes a creaking sound whenever I make a tight and fast left turn. Has anyone else experienced anything like this before? I'm positive that it's coming from the seat and not the body or chassis. Thanks.
I had the same issue a couple years ago...and I'm not fat

I can't recall what the exact issue was, but I believe the seat was not aligned properly on the track. In any event, it was a quick and easy fix.
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I'll try repositioning the seat to different distances and angles and make some crazy left turns after work. If it still creaks, I'll take it to the dealership.
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How about right turns?
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the noise is probably the pins that the seat slides on. there is enough space between them and the rails that the seat rocks a little is the way my dealer explained it to me. There is a TSB to install a collar around them. took care of it for me.
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Originally Posted by Lexaholic
How about right turns?
Actually, while driving "normally", it would creak on any turn. Guess that I only trained my ear to hear it while turning left.

It's not a huge issue for me to lose sleep over. I'll just bring it up the TSB with my service adviser at my next oil change.

Thanks everyone!
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I have the same prob and its going in on mon for it and the headlight adjustment. I am 6'5" and about 300 lbs. I am a big guy also. I am not saying its the weight, but Im sure it doesnt help
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