Hi all

My XKs driver seat squeakes when I enter the car first thing in the morning and sit into the seat.

Anybody had this and has a suggestion how to get rid of this?

Best regards,
ter

 

You might need to narrow it down a bit.
a. Is it the seat bottom, or seat back?
b. Does it squeak the second time you sit that day?
c. After it squeaks, if you get out immediately and then re-sit, does it squeak?
d. Before you sit, can you reproduce it by pressing the seat cushion with your hand?

 

too much information.

 

Thanks for the quick response. I will test this asap and get back to you with a more in depth description. Much appreciated!! Ter

 

UPDATE:

a. Seatbottom. Area where one sits with bottom cheeks.
b. It usually sqeaks only when I sit in first time for a drive. If I drive again the same day some hours later, it can happen again.
c. Yes. Again.
d. Yes. Tried today, see video below..

video link:
Ps. These are original white/black seats of the 2011 E50 Anniversary Edition (more).

 

The seat leather is held in place by metal hog rings. They attach to a metal-rod frame embedded in a foam form. This metal frame work is a two piece affair where one section fits into the other.
The sound I hear is similar to what I have heard when one piece of this metal rod slides on another piece while under pressure. ( shouldn't happen but could if one section isn't aligned properly)
The seat probably needs to be partially disassembled to determine and repair the problem.
WJ