Noisy/Moving Driver's Seat

edlms · 07-14-2008, 01:46 AM

I'm experiencing some movement and noise during acceleration and braking.
Wondering if anyone else has this problem?

The seat "rocks" and moves a couple of mm each time this happens. Twice before, my dealership "solved" the problem, but the third time (another service advisor) said they didn't detect the problem and could be due to my weight (admittedly I'm a little heavy... but that's another story altogether).

I understand that the Z3 (as well as other BMWs) has had this problem and was due to bushing wearing out prematurely.

Will be putting the car in again on Friday and hopefully this will be resolved.
btw, my car has around 20,000km already, but this problem arose around the 5,000km mark.

Cheers

GregW / Oregon · 07-14-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by edlms

I'm experiencing some movement and noise during acceleration and braking.
Wondering if anyone else has this problem?

The seat "rocks" and moves a couple of mm each time this happens. Twice before, my dealership "solved" the problem, but the third time (another service advisor) said they didn't detect the problem and could be due to my weight (admittedly I'm a little heavy... but that's another story altogether).

I understand that the Z3 (as well as other BMWs) has had this problem and was due to bushing wearing out prematurely.

Will be putting the car in again on Friday and hopefully this will be resolved.
btw, my car has around 20,000km already, but this problem arose around the 5,000km mark.

Cheers

Not a hint of movement in mine.

camaross305 · 01-16-2009, 03:32 AM

Any body else experience this. Same thing is happening to my seat. Im 6'4'' 220lb.... but i dont think im over weight for the seat

dealer said they are ordering a whole new seat frame

kmac1980 · 01-16-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by camaross305

Any body else experience this. Same thing is happening to my seat. Im 6'4'' 220lb.... but i dont think im over weight for the seat

dealer said they are ordering a whole new seat frame

yup im 6'3 220 and my seat makes clicking sounds (a couple metal supports under seat cushion seem to be loose). havent had a chance to take it in yet.... pretty annoying though

camaross305 · 01-16-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kmac1980

yup im 6'3 220 and my seat makes clicking sounds (a couple metal supports under seat cushion seem to be loose). havent had a chance to take it in yet.... pretty annoying though

Yea it's kinds annoying. I'm mean it's not a huge deal but still.

Singletrack · 02-03-2009, 04:01 PM

I've had the same thing - 6'4 212 - maybe it's just the "big" guys? : )

Started happening at about 4k miles...haven't mentioned it to the dealer yet.

kmac1980 · 02-03-2009, 04:19 PM

I felt underneath my seat cushion, there are metal "straps" that seem to brace the seat cushion that are screwed into the frame at either side...

feels like a couple of them are loose on mine, will repost when I get my car in

kmac1980 · 03-31-2009, 12:30 PM

update on this.... BMW is ordering a new seat "frame" for my car as they can't seem to resolve this by adjustments.

kmac1980 · 05-20-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kmac1980

update on this.... BMW is ordering a new seat "frame" for my car as they can't seem to resolve this by adjustments.

this resolved the issue... finally!!!!

07-14-2008, 01:46 AM	#1
edlms Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	Noisy/Moving Driver's Seat I'm experiencing some movement and noise during acceleration and braking. Wondering if anyone else has this problem? The seat "rocks" and moves a couple of mm each time this happens. Twice before, my dealership "solved" the problem, but the third time (another service advisor) said they didn't detect the problem and could be due to my weight (admittedly I'm a little heavy... but that's another story altogether). I understand that the Z3 (as well as other BMWs) has had this problem and was due to bushing wearing out prematurely. Will be putting the car in again on Friday and hopefully this will be resolved. btw, my car has around 20,000km already, but this problem arose around the 5,000km mark. Cheers __________________ GruppeM CAI, GruppeM Titanium Exhaust, Matt Black Grills, Custom Steering Wheel, Alcantara Steering Wheel, BMW Performance Steering Wheel, M Tech Pedals, M Tech Gear Knob, 19" Schmeiden Rims-Gunmetal, 3D Rear Diffuser, AA SSK
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01-16-2009, 03:32 AM	#3
camaross305 Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gainesville fl Posts: 1,825 iTrader: (20)	Any body else experience this. Same thing is happening to my seat. Im 6'4'' 220lb.... but i dont think im over weight for the seat dealer said they are ordering a whole new seat frame

02-03-2009, 04:01 PM	#6
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 12 AW X5d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 2,325 iTrader: (1)	I've had the same thing - 6'4 212 - maybe it's just the "big" guys? : ) Started happening at about 4k miles...haven't mentioned it to the dealer yet.

02-03-2009, 04:19 PM	#7
kmac1980 Major Drives: '11 535xi, (former '08 M3) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 1,002 iTrader: (1)	I felt underneath my seat cushion, there are metal "straps" that seem to brace the seat cushion that are screwed into the frame at either side... feels like a couple of them are loose on mine, will repost when I get my car in

03-31-2009, 12:30 PM	#8
kmac1980 Major Drives: '11 535xi, (former '08 M3) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 1,002 iTrader: (1)	update on this.... BMW is ordering a new seat "frame" for my car as they can't seem to resolve this by adjustments.