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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Squeaking front seat

Does anybody else have this problem? I noticed when my music was off that movements i made would cause my chair to squeak. Especially back and forth, just curious if this was common.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Mine does the same thing.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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My passenger side does that.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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My pass. side does that.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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lol me too...i actually did a search on "squeaky chair" a while back.
i guess im not the only one.
now the question is..what can we do about it?
it sounds like its a spring or something
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Mine makes those annoying squeaks too.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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yeah mine does that crap too... its annoying as hell and embarassing when i have passengers =/
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Mine too, i hate that sh!t.. I think both my driver and pass make it... Makes me feel like the seat is going to come loose when i brake hard lol.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Yep, mine does it too.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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Same here I have no idea WTF to WD-40???
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Same here I have no idea WTF to WD-40???
lol I'm glad i'm not the only one, but yet, thats sad everybody has this issue. I'll try some wd40 and let you guys know. But yes, it makes me feel uneasy about the seat, even though I'm sure its proven to be safe.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 03:08 AM
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Ditto for me too especially the passenger side seat.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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me too! my passenger side seat does it...
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:14 AM
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try this, hold the buckle of your seat belt and move back and forth. I've had this problem too and it turns out that the seat belt is tugging on pivoting buckle. Try WD40ing that part.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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..are you sure its not your seat-belt? I know my seat-belt squeaks a lot whenever I'm wearing it.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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My passenger side does it too, sounds like a spring under the seat - it comes from the seat cushion, on the side nearest the door...
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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This happens to me as well, I believe specifically on the passenger seat, and it's not really when people are moving back and forth, its more like when I'm driving down a road with various bumps on it. It is SOO annoying. Especially when the radio is down and the car is silent. >.<
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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yeah I sounds to me like the springs, I used to think it was the buckle. Either way, its annoying and makes me feel like my car is cheap.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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Anyone has fix for this yet?
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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I think all of our cars do it.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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No mean to thread jack but since we're on the subject of squeaking and creaking, I was wondering if anyone gets a creaking from the passenger side dashboard?

Or is it just me??
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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try using wd40 or there are some greases in a spray can, but not as a liquid like wd40, its a bit thicker, and will stick to the rails..

if anything grease all bolts and metal on metal contacts.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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i got a solution.....loose some weight u fatasses....and stop letting fat chicks ride shot gun...lol.....
but i jus noticed this since i read the thread a couple days ago...
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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inn for a solution..

or just turn up the music
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by nguyen
just turn up the music
yep
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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this makes me laugh....
I have a friend who likes to bounce and squeak to the music. its very annoying, squeaky squeaky. turning the music up is the easiest solution. my 95 accord does it even worse!
so ya i would like to fix this
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by harptago
try this, hold the buckle of your seat belt and move back and forth. I've had this problem too and it turns out that the seat belt is tugging on pivoting buckle. Try WD40ing that part.
Thanks for the tip! i actually found out why it was squeeking. it was because of the seatbelt buckle.... it was quite annoying. im going to WD40 that..
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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yep

i like loud rnb music...
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AZN.M3NACE
Thanks for the tip! i actually found out why it was squeeking. it was because of the seatbelt buckle.... it was quite annoying. im going to WD40 that..
i have wd40 come over and do mine too when you do yours...lol
man i'm lazy...
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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mine also. can we get a recall
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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Just to add mine does it too...drivers side.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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Wow! Is that really the only cause of this? lol I'll check mine when I get off from work today.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Yeah mine does it too. I'm pretty sure its just the thing where you stick your seatbelt into.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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well what did everyone expect? our cars are at least 6 years old. mines pushin 10 ... id expect some shit to squeek, rattle, and whatnot lol.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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well i have to and if anyone finds the problem please tell us as it seems alot if not everyone is having the same problem lol. we should start and petition to get a recall on it.lol
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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yeah kind of embarrassing, in my car with some friends who drive niceass cars, and u hear the squeaks and it's like... gg.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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lol shxt lots of people are having this problem eh. I also have it in my passengers seat...
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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not mine..
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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I think my passenger side squeaks. It only does it when you turn a certain way. I think my car is pretty tight for a 02 so, a small squeak that I only hear every now and then is fine with me. But my sunroof is starting to make a creeking noise and there is a rattle in my trunk roof.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen-
I think my passenger side squeaks. It only does it when you turn a certain way. I think my car is pretty tight for a 02 so, a small squeak that I only hear every now and then is fine with me. But my sunroof is starting to make a creeking noise and there is a rattle in my trunk roof.
Sounds like you need to lubricate the channels where the sunroof slides, it's probably pretty dry and/or gunked up. I'd recommend cleaning it first before lubricating. I'm not sure but I think you're supposed to use lithium grease.
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