Seat squeaking driving me insane (please listen)

les anderson · 10-15-2020, 08:27 PM

2016 340, been to dealer twice for this issue. They have retorqued the driver's seat twice but after a few days it comes back and progressively gets worse.
Link is to a recording. Any help or direction is GREATLY APPRECIATED!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Vb3zqbEVY1nfZ62j9

328iX · 10-15-2020, 09:04 PM

If it's the bolts coming loose you can remove them and reinstall with medium strength loctite.

If it's a noise of both upper and lower seat halves rubbing you can try using a leather cleaner and conditioner so they aren't squeaky.

If it's internal like springs or something else you need to disassemble and find the source.

Shred Sled · 10-15-2020, 10:15 PM

I couldn't access the sound bite, but could the noise be from the inside of the seatbelt buckle rubbing against the side of the seat?

My E61 had a piece of Velcro (fuzzy side) applied to the inside of the buckle. I thought it was to avoid noises when driving, after you buckle up and pull the belt snug.

I've never looked on my F31 if a piece of Velcro is there.

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les anderson Second Lieutenant 147 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Seat squeaking driving me insane (please listen) 2016 340, been to dealer twice for this issue. They have retorqued the driver's seat twice but after a few days it comes back and progressively gets worse. Link is to a recording. Any help or direction is GREATLY APPRECIATED! https://photos.app.goo.gl/Vb3zqbEVY1nfZ62j9
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328iX David 786 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 2015 328iX F31 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Temecula, CA iTrader: (0)	If it's the bolts coming loose you can remove them and reinstall with medium strength loctite. If it's a noise of both upper and lower seat halves rubbing you can try using a leather cleaner and conditioner so they aren't squeaky. If it's internal like springs or something else you need to disassemble and find the source. __________________ F31 Suspension guide & discussion
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Shred Sled Private First Class 76 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 328ixDrive Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (2)	I couldn't access the sound bite, but could the noise be from the inside of the seatbelt buckle rubbing against the side of the seat? My E61 had a piece of Velcro (fuzzy side) applied to the inside of the buckle. I thought it was to avoid noises when driving, after you buckle up and pull the belt snug. I've never looked on my F31 if a piece of Velcro is there. __________________
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