Passenger Chair Squeaking

zonka81 · 05-21-2014, 02:13 PM

So we just had our creaking panoramic moonroof replaced and thats now fixed. NOW whenever I sit in the passenger seat and we turn, the chair squeaks and groans. Even when I lower the seat all the way (we have sport seats) it is still just as bad. I weigh around 185-190, but that still shouldn't be a problem, should it? Has anyone else dealt with something like this?

clivem2 · 05-21-2014, 04:52 PM

Silicone grease underneath fixed mine, done by the dealer.

The cause was the straps/suspension under the seat squad rubbing against the underside of the squab.

PX3 · 05-22-2014, 02:46 AM

If you lean either way, do you hear the creaking noise? It could be the leather rubbing against the hard plastic at the base (either to your left or right side where your bum sits), so just a couple of inches in front of the backrest of the seat.
I had it on my drivers side, so whenever I got in and shuffled around putting the seat belt on etc, it creaked. I have since placed some felt in between the leather and the plastic to stop the noise.

I know the issue could be pretty much anything, but I thought I would share my concern / fix in case yours is the same.

05-21-2014, 02:13 PM	#1
zonka81 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 535i xDrive GT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Passenger Chair Squeaking So we just had our creaking panoramic moonroof replaced and thats now fixed. NOW whenever I sit in the passenger seat and we turn, the chair squeaks and groans. Even when I lower the seat all the way (we have sport seats) it is still just as bad. I weigh around 185-190, but that still shouldn't be a problem, should it? Has anyone else dealt with something like this?
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05-21-2014, 04:52 PM	#2
clivem2 Colonel 539 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Silicone grease underneath fixed mine, done by the dealer. The cause was the straps/suspension under the seat squad rubbing against the underside of the squab. __________________ Current: G01 M40i Silver / Tartufo Previous: E30 318iS, E39 520i 523i 523i, E46 vert 330i 330i, E93 vert 335i, F25 30D 35D Last edited by clivem2; 05-22-2014 at 02:50 AM.. Reason: Initial repay from smartphone so it was brief.
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05-22-2014, 02:46 AM	#3
PX3 Lieutenant 140 Rep 594 Posts Drives: X3 / F32 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	If you lean either way, do you hear the creaking noise? It could be the leather rubbing against the hard plastic at the base (either to your left or right side where your bum sits), so just a couple of inches in front of the backrest of the seat. I had it on my drivers side, so whenever I got in and shuffled around putting the seat belt on etc, it creaked. I have since placed some felt in between the leather and the plastic to stop the noise. I know the issue could be pretty much anything, but I thought I would share my concern / fix in case yours is the same.
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