jackles

Hi, I'm an owner of a 2001 CL type-S with 35k and recently, I developed some play in the driver seat (about 1/8 inch... just enough to bother me). I brought in my car to Hopkins Acura in Redwood City, CA and Jim Russell, the service manager, informs me that this is normal.

Has anyone experienced this problem?

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There is more of a story here: I have brought in my car 5 times within the past 1.5 years, complaining about noise problems with the seat.

The first time occured 6 months after I purchased.... it had developed a creaking sound on the right rear corner near the seat belt latch area.

The dealership couldn't identify the problem at first and I had to bring it back in two more times. On my third time, they replaced my seat motor and rails. I picked up my car that evening and to my surprise, the seat was completely screwed up!

Moving the seat back and forth caused a loud grinding sound and heavy vibration. It was also loose and one of the bolts was not tighten. It felt like one of those massage chairs at Brookstone.

I immediately brought it back in (4th time) and all Jim could say was "That isn't right?!" No shit Sherlock.

When I finally got it back the next day, I began to notice the seat rocking back and forth.

Jim claims that the seat is normal. I can't believe that this is typical wear and tear.

Any ideas is appreciated and helpful.

Thanks in advance!!

jttoombs

Im not sure, however if you repost this in Car talk you probably get more responses. Thats where most of the 3.2 Crowd post. The first gen Cls consisted of the 2.3 CL and 3.0 Cl so we might not be able to answer your question as well as other 3.2 owners.

Welcome to the forum though