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ctyt Sep 22, 2017 11:14 PM

Creaking driver's seat.
 
Whenever I go over a bump, or just scoot my butt, the driver's seat creaks like an old couch. Any idea how to fix?

kenchan Sep 23, 2017 08:36 AM

is this a new car ? mine (GE)creaked while new and went away.

ctyt Sep 23, 2017 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1381374)
is this a new car ? mine (GE)creaked while new and went away.

9000 miles now. I got it at 5000 and I don't remember it making that sound at first.

kenchan Sep 23, 2017 12:09 PM

id take it into the dealer and complain in this case.

Westie Sep 23, 2017 07:53 PM

Keep me updated. mine does that too. It creeks on the right side of the Driver seat. been meaning to bring it in, but just don't have the time to do so. I'm at 14K

Gregg Sep 23, 2017 08:22 PM

My driver's seat frame cracked at about 20,000 miles.
It was a warranty repair, no questions asked by dealership.
I got the impression while it is not exactly a common issue, but it happens often enough that the service reps are well aware of the issue.
Gregg

ctyt Oct 5, 2017 10:36 AM

I am 100% certain the creaking is coming from the plastic panel on the bottom right side of the driver's seat (part 81648-T5R-A01ZA). Once I removed it, the creaking completely stopped. The question is, how do I make it stop with the cover on?

ctyt Oct 18, 2017 10:22 AM

So I was wrong. The sound returned even without the plastic cover. I went to the dealership and they weren't able to duplicate it. The service adviser was even willing to take a drive with me to hear it, and NOTHING. A few minutes after I left, the sound came back. It's driving me crazy, and making me look crazy.

This is a video of me just parking my car at home. The parking lot is a bit bumpy, but I'm not intentionally trying to make the seat creak

Mcooper Oct 23, 2017 08:54 PM

My seat frame cracked at 19K miles was covered under warranty

ctyt Oct 23, 2017 08:56 PM


Originally Posted by Mcooper (Post 1383959)
My seat frame cracked at 19K miles was covered under warranty

How were you able to tell that it was breaking/broken?

Mcooper Oct 23, 2017 09:14 PM

I thought it was just creaking , but the Honda tech found the hairline crack on right side of frame

ctyt Oct 23, 2017 11:57 PM


Originally Posted by Mcooper (Post 1383965)
I thought it was just creaking , but the Honda tech found the hairline crack on right side of frame

You wouldn't happen to have a picture of the crack, would you?

Mcooper Oct 24, 2017 10:30 AM

Unfortunately no, I was surprised told me that since I was expecting to hear that they could not reproduce the sound. Now, if they could only hear that VTC rattle in the AM.

kreyn49 Dec 5, 2017 11:27 AM

Replaced Driver Seat
 
I had the same creaking from about 3,000 miles and now have almost 36,000. They just replaced the frame under warranty.

ctyt Dec 5, 2017 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by kreyn49 (Post 1387380)
I had the same creaking from about 3,000 miles and now have almost 36,000. They just replaced the frame under warranty.

Did the creaking transition to an actual crack in the frame?

I've been to the dealership three times and they could not duplicate the damn sound.

kreyn49 Dec 5, 2017 11:36 AM

I don't know. It took at least 3 visits and over a year :( I had a mechanic take a ride with me and the 1st time no creaking. Then last week I had a different mechanic and he said it sounded like it was the seat. They ordered a new frame and gave me a loaner for the day. NO creaking since they replaced it. This was at Auburn Honda in CA.


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