[HampshireUK]

Originally Posted by Jen4BMW

I wanted to provide a brief update to help others dealing with the squeaky seat issue. I took mine in and the tech concluded I needed a new drivers side seat frame. I've had the car back for about 4 weeks and the squeak is completely gone. Everything was fixed under warranty.

Would you mind posting up a copy of the job sheet please.

[M5ZRH]

To keep you posted:
This week the dealer replaced the seat frame.
There are no squeaks anymore and they seem to be familiar with the problem.

[HampshireUK]

Originally Posted by M5ZRH

To keep you posted:
This week the dealer replaced the seat frame.
There are no squeaks anymore and they seem to be familiar with the problem.

Good news how long did they need the car to perform the swap

[DimM3]

I toom mine to the dealer(Cotswolds Bmw) and they said is the backrest of the seat frame
.Item not in stock in Uk at the moment,so I need to wait until it comes.

[M5ZRH]

Originally Posted by HampshireUK

Good news how long did they need the car to perform the swap

It took 1 day to change the frame of the seat.
So very quick.

[london_v]

Originally Posted by DimM40d

I toom mine to the dealer(Cotswolds Bmw) and they said is the backrest of the seat frame
.Item not in stock in Uk at the moment,so I need to wait until it comes.

They're wrong. It's the entire frame. Park Royal replaced the backrest first but the problem returned (seat movement when entering the car) ... they then had no choice but to replace the frame and problem disappeared

[Jen4BMW]

I had the infamous drivers side squeak too. Had the frame replaced, problem solved.

[HampshireUK]

Originally Posted by Jen4BMW

I had the infamous drivers side squeak too. Had the frame replaced, problem solved.

Assume no problems with the look of the seat after the dealers pull part and rebuild

[DimM3]

Originally Posted by london_v

They're wrong. It's the entire frame. Park Royal replaced the backrest first but the problem returned (seat movement when entering the car) ... they then had no choice but to replace the frame and problem disappeared

Thank you...I will mention it to them!

[HampshireUK]

Originally Posted by Jen4BMW

I had the infamous drivers side squeak too. Had the frame replaced, problem solved.

Any chance of a copy of the job card to avoid dealer searching for other reasons

[GoodGuyAvi]

I found how to fix it. (brand new x3 m40i)


Move your seat max up and left (to the steering wheel)
Return back to your position via memory set number.

Do this 5-8 times. No more noises. It may comeback in 3-4 days, re-do the process. And it will be less and less (I realized we have a grease in all connections under the seat. All we need is to spread evenly)

[MikesBMW]

Originally Posted by AvetNY

I found how to fix it. (brand new x3 m40i)


Move your seat max up and left (to the steering wheel)
Return back to your position via memory set number.

Do this 5-8 times. No more noises. It may comeback in 3-4 days, re-do the process. And it will be less and less (I realized we have a grease in all connections under the seat. All we need is to spread evenly)

Mine just started squeaking as well.. from the lower right bolster area.

What do you mean by move seat up and to the left. I can obviously move the seat up, but what do you mean by "to the left"? I want to try this method and see if it solves it. Would rather solve it this way for a few years and then right before warranty is up, if there is still any squeak, go in and have it replaced. That way I have a brand new seat as the car ages :-)

[clivem2]

To the front....I think is what is meant....it is left in the photo but the driver's seat is on the wrong side 😷

[GoodGuyAvi]

Here we go guys

[tonyb15re]

Are you all sure its the seat? have you checked for other items?

[MikesBMW]

Originally Posted by AvetNY

Here we go guys

This worked for about a day now squeak is back and even worse.

[mariopl]

Originally Posted by tonyb15re

Are you all sure its the seat? have you checked for other items?

Made my day

Btw: My seat was squeeking too! Like a crazy.
I let the dealer to fix it and they put some lubricant between frame and upholstery - so far so good, no seat replacement needed. And I am driving every day on the bumps so it's a good test of the work they did.

[Fujing]

Had the noise from driver seat 2 weeks after delivery. Lubed the base and it has been fine till now.

[XGoober]

Originally Posted by AvetNY

I found how to fix it. (brand new x3 m40i)


Move your seat max up and left (to the steering wheel)
Return back to your position via memory set number.

Do this 5-8 times. No more noises. It may comeback in 3-4 days, re-do the process. And it will be less and less (I realized we have a grease in all connections under the seat. All we need is to spread evenly)

Somewhat unbelievably, this seems to have worked for me! Thanks a lot!

No idea how long it will last, or whether the frequency of repeating the 'fix' will decline, but for today at least my squeaking is gone. Most enjoyable day driving my car in a while :-)

[mariopl]

Originally Posted by Fujing

Had the noise from driver seat 2 weeks after delivery. Lubed the base and it has been fine till now.

What do You mean by „lubed the base”?
How long did it last?

[HampshireUK]

Took mine to the dealer this morning on a 9am while you wait appointment. Seat base/frame lubricated and I was away by 9:30am. They have the seat frame parts on provisional order in case the noise comes back. Good service from Vines BMW Guildford.

[GoodGuyAvi]

Originally Posted by XGoober

Somewhat unbelievably, this seems to have worked for me! Thanks a lot!

No idea how long it will last, or whether the frequency of repeating the 'fix' will decline, but for today at least my squeaking is gone. Most enjoyable day driving my car in a while :-)

Nice !!!! Very happy that it worked for you too