Squeaking seat

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Crossbone
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I drive a: 1.4 TSI 122/125
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Sports package with black alcantara leather seats, metal pedals, tinted rear windows, 18' Interlagos, multi-function steering wheel, rcd 510, 2 zone climatronic, armrest, premium mats, winter package, lights and mirrors package, aluminum foot rest, covered cup holder.

Squeaking seat

Post by Crossbone »

So, one year into having the car, the first serious problem appeared: the driver's seat has started squeaking. It only happens when I move my torso forward and seems to be coming from the springs which are returning to their original position when there is no more pressure. It's just like the old armchair your grandparents own that squeaks when you stand up.

My questions are:
-does anyone else have this?
-what can be done?
-I have 1 year of warranty left and I assume the noise will only get worse. Do you think I can persuade VW to change the seat?

Thanks!
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Crossbone
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Joined: Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:19 pm
I drive a: 1.4 TSI 122/125
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Sports package with black alcantara leather seats, metal pedals, tinted rear windows, 18' Interlagos, multi-function steering wheel, rcd 510, 2 zone climatronic, armrest, premium mats, winter package, lights and mirrors package, aluminum foot rest, covered cup holder.

Re: Squeaking seat

Post by Crossbone »

Nobody?
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Ryy
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Viper Green
With a: Manual box
Options: Sat Nav, Heated Leather Seats, Dynaudio, Kit with 19" alloys, 30mm Front / 20mm Rear Lowering Springs, Folding Mirrors, Interior Mats, REVO Stage 1, Carbon wrapped bits and bobs.
Location: England

Re: Squeaking seat

Post by Ryy »

Maybe you could say that there is a further issue that is hurting your back, like the lumbar support is going insane and it's stopping you driving or something.
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joe4186
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Cruise Contol, Winter Pack, Dynaudio, Mats, Parking Sensors, Tyre Pressure Sensors

Re: Squeaking seat

Post by joe4186 »

i noticed this a day or two ago if I move forward off the seat quickly a ping sound from the springs in the upper part of the back rest, going mention it when it goes in for service, I have heated seat and was using them at the time going to see if the is any correlation.
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Crossbone
Posts: 234
Joined: Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:19 pm
I drive a: 1.4 TSI 122/125
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Sports package with black alcantara leather seats, metal pedals, tinted rear windows, 18' Interlagos, multi-function steering wheel, rcd 510, 2 zone climatronic, armrest, premium mats, winter package, lights and mirrors package, aluminum foot rest, covered cup holder.

Re: Squeaking seat

Post by Crossbone »

I also have the heated seats. Didn't have the problem last winter though. Seems to be more a problem from the springs, not from the heating elements.
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