I fixed my squeaky seat is 3 minutes. Here’s how

The Cleaner · 06-01-2007, 07:58 PM

Someone else posted they were hitting everything under the seat with WD40 and got the squeak to go away. I did a systematic approach to see if I could find the location that was the problem. I oiled 7 spots and the 7th spot cured it. I first oiled the 4 hinges that lift the seat up, 2 front 2 rear. I oiled the top and the bottom joint. No difference in the squeak. I next oiled both side of the bar that runs across between the hinges that lift (left to right in the front). No Difference in squeak. I next oiled the spring located on the console side of the seat in the front, it clips on a tab that is very easy to see. Squeak gone.

I obviously cant ensure it will cure your seat but a can of 3 in 1 oil or WD40 and a few strategic shots and you could save a trip to the dealer

Raise the seat all the way and move it back or forward to get easy access to these locations.

Ray · 06-01-2007, 08:01 PM

Good job and thanks for the tips!

I'll give it a try, but start from you 7th spot.

I recall reading that someone had a spring replaced to resolve the problem. That may be the one.

TiAg335i · 06-01-2007, 08:04 PM

God, I hate my stupid squeaky seat. I feel like I'm gonna turn into the Hulk and smash the car into pieces every time I get in. Thanks for the tips. What kind of "oil" was used?

The Cleaner · 06-01-2007, 08:07 PM

I used a Permatex oil that is like WD40. WD40 is actually not really oil but it's easy to apply and it will do the trick.

AndreTheGeek · 06-01-2007, 08:14 PM

Do NOT use WD40. Your car will stink for a couple of weeks.

Ask me how I know

Once that didn't work, I got a spray can of lithium grease - the kind with the little straw. That worked, and didn't stink.

TiAg335i · 06-01-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cleaner

I used a Permatex oil that is like WD40. WD40 is actually not really oil but it's easy to apply and it will do the trick.

Did you have to remove the seat/take it apart to diagnose the squeak? I don't want to get grease on my carpet..

Roundelman · 06-01-2007, 09:28 PM

Use a dry spray lubricant- no smell or oily film to pickup dust. The Dupont teflon spray from Lowes works well or the 3m dry lube that is wax based.

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The Cleaner Thats all you need to know. 43 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 , 2016 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (2)	I fixed my squeaky seat is 3 minutes. Here’s how Someone else posted they were hitting everything under the seat with WD40 and got the squeak to go away. I did a systematic approach to see if I could find the location that was the problem. I oiled 7 spots and the 7th spot cured it. I first oiled the 4 hinges that lift the seat up, 2 front 2 rear. I oiled the top and the bottom joint. No difference in the squeak. I next oiled both side of the bar that runs across between the hinges that lift (left to right in the front). No Difference in squeak. I next oiled the spring located on the console side of the seat in the front, it clips on a tab that is very easy to see. Squeak gone. I obviously cant ensure it will cure your seat but a can of 3 in 1 oil or WD40 and a few strategic shots and you could save a trip to the dealer Raise the seat all the way and move it back or forward to get easy access to these locations. __________________ - M2 2018 LBB / Black - X5 F15 2016 Mineral White / Black 1981 Delorean number 6489
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Ray Member 310 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	Good job and thanks for the tips! I'll give it a try, but start from you 7th spot. I recall reading that someone had a spring replaced to resolve the problem. That may be the one.
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TiAg335i Trance Life 315 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	God, I hate my stupid squeaky seat. I feel like I'm gonna turn into the Hulk and smash the car into pieces every time I get in. Thanks for the tips. What kind of "oil" was used?
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The Cleaner Thats all you need to know. 43 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 , 2016 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (2)	I used a Permatex oil that is like WD40. WD40 is actually not really oil but it's easy to apply and it will do the trick. __________________ - M2 2018 LBB / Black - X5 F15 2016 Mineral White / Black 1981 Delorean number 6489
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AndreTheGeek Lieutenant 16 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Do NOT use WD40. Your car will stink for a couple of weeks. Ask me how I know Once that didn't work, I got a spray can of lithium grease - the kind with the little straw. That worked, and didn't stink.
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Roundelman Private 1 Rep 85 Posts Drives: '08 335 (pending) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Use a dry spray lubricant- no smell or oily film to pickup dust. The Dupont teflon spray from Lowes works well or the 3m dry lube that is wax based.
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