click underneath the drivers seat

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  1. Fussion101

    Fussion101 Junior Member

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    Besides the constant rattling of the dash I'm getting a clicking right under the driver's seat.

    It happens when slowing to a stop at low speeds. It is just one click and can be heard and felt somewhere under my seat.

    It's not the relay click from the brake pedal.

    I thought it was my seat that was loose but it seems solid when I'm jostling around.

    Anyone with the same experience?
     
  2. garygid

    garygid Senior Member - Blizzard Pearl

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    No ratteling here, maybe I got a good one (from factory 5).

    I do not hear a click when braking from higher speeds,
    but such a sound might be hidden by the road and tire noise.

    Joke:
    And, hidden by the loud screeching of the brakes,
    the ABS noise, and the people screaming!
     
  3. Azimuth

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    I have the exact same symptom.
    I hear a single click that sounds like the sound a wrench handle makes when it hits the frame on a car.
    I hear it once half way through acceleration, and then once half way through deceleration. it's reproducible especially when going up hill: I can hear it when pressing the accelerator and when not pressing accelerator but due to the uphill factor, the speed changes more rapidly, no brakes involved.

    I have a Monday appointment for the service department to look at this problem and a problem with the display buzzing intermittently on startup.
     
  4. adamace1

    adamace1 Senior Member

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    I have this same problem. It has something to do with the part that moves the seat up and down. the higher i have my seat the more it does it, and if i lower my seat it will not do it.
     
  5. stream

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    I believe somebody posted having the same issue, and that there is a TSB which addresses the issue.
     
  6. Fussion101

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    anyone have a pdf of this tsb? It's probably just one bolt somewhere that needs tightening.
     
  7. Azimuth

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    The dealership was unable to replicate any of my issues. I got nowhere with them on this issue.
    I plan to test drive with the tech next time when I get time.