850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat.

Nov 30th, 2003, 08:41

Anyone know how I can get rid of the very slight squeak on the drivers seat? It's really only noticeable when the radio is off, but annoying nonetheless.

Simon Linton · Nov 30th, 2003, 11:21

Try using shoe polish or other leather polish on all the joining surfaces, including the one where the seat belt buckle hits the side of the seat.

That often squeaks and polish silences it.

Nov 30th, 2003, 11:23

>Try using shoe polish or other leather polish on all the
>joining surfaces, including the one where the seat belt buckle
>hits the side of the seat.
>
>That often squeaks and polish silences it.

Thanks, will do. But this sounds like it's the springs or something under the seat squab.

ajm · Dec 1st, 2003, 16:29

I'd be pretty confident it's seat side rubbing against the seat belt buckle - mine does this, and it does sound like something much more major, took me ages to find it!

I usually just push the seatbelt reciever towards the back of the car and this stops it squeaking. Will have to try the polish idea!

Cheers,

AJ

Dec 1st, 2003, 16:38

I use WD40 every now and then. This serves two purposes. 1) it stops the squeek. 2) I love the smell.

Dec 1st, 2003, 16:41

>I use WD40 every now and then. This serves two purposes. 1)
>it stops the squeek. 2) I love the smell.

Worth it for the smell alone...

Dec 1st, 2003, 17:30

I'd use it as deodorant if I could.

Hmmmmmmm!

danshan · Dec 3rd, 2003, 21:23

Has the polish worked? I have the same problem and was considering taking it to dealer to renew springs, would of done by now if they hadnt quoted nearly 800 quid for new springs and reupholstery!! But i will try polish tomorrow.

96 850 2.5 20v glt...

Dec 3rd, 2003, 21:41

>Has the polish worked? I have the same problem and was
>considering taking it to dealer to renew springs, would of
>done by now if they hadnt quoted nearly 800 quid for new
>springs and reupholstery!! But i will try polish tomorrow.
>
>96 850 2.5 20v glt...
>

I've tried moving the seat belt cath and the squeaking stops. Tomorrow I will involve both furniture polish and WD40 in my endeavours to eradicate the eek.

V360glb200k · Nov 28th, 2004, 21:53

My god that squeaking noise drives me up the wall in my 850, and I believe it to be the seat belt catch rubbing up against the half leather upholstery. As for the shoe polish and the WD40, I shall give it a go and let you guys know how it works.

Cheers for the ideas

Nov 30th, 2003, 08:41	#1
850AWD Guest Location:	850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat. Anyone know how I can get rid of the very slight squeak on the drivers seat? It's really only noticeable when the radio is off, but annoying nonetheless.

Nov 30th, 2003, 11:21	#2
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: 850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat. Try using shoe polish or other leather polish on all the joining surfaces, including the one where the seat belt buckle hits the side of the seat. That often squeaks and polish silences it.

Nov 30th, 2003, 11:23	#3
850AWD Guest Location:	RE: 850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat. >Try using shoe polish or other leather polish on all the >joining surfaces, including the one where the seat belt buckle >hits the side of the seat. > >That often squeaks and polish silences it. Thanks, will do. But this sounds like it's the springs or something under the seat squab.

Dec 1st, 2003, 16:29	#4
ajm Master Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 23:47 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inverness	RE: 850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat. I'd be pretty confident it's seat side rubbing against the seat belt buckle - mine does this, and it does sound like something much more major, took me ages to find it! I usually just push the seatbelt reciever towards the back of the car and this stops it squeaking. Will have to try the polish idea! Cheers, AJ

Dec 1st, 2003, 16:38	#5
mraldonnelly Guest Location:	RE: 850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat. I use WD40 every now and then. This serves two purposes. 1) it stops the squeek. 2) I love the smell.

Dec 1st, 2003, 16:41	#6
850AWD Guest Location:	RE: 850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat. >I use WD40 every now and then. This serves two purposes. 1) >it stops the squeek. 2) I love the smell. Worth it for the smell alone...

Dec 1st, 2003, 17:30	#7
mraldonnelly Guest Location:	RE: 850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat. I'd use it as deodorant if I could. Hmmmmmmm!

Dec 3rd, 2003, 21:23	#8
danshan New Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2007 22:30 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: portsmouth	RE: 850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat. Has the polish worked? I have the same problem and was considering taking it to dealer to renew springs, would of done by now if they hadnt quoted nearly 800 quid for new springs and reupholstery!! But i will try polish tomorrow. 96 850 2.5 20v glt...

Dec 3rd, 2003, 21:41	#9
850AWD Guest Location:	RE: 850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat. >Has the polish worked? I have the same problem and was >considering taking it to dealer to renew springs, would of >done by now if they hadnt quoted nearly 800 quid for new >springs and reupholstery!! But i will try polish tomorrow. > >96 850 2.5 20v glt... > I've tried moving the seat belt cath and the squeaking stops. Tomorrow I will involve both furniture polish and WD40 in my endeavours to eradicate the eek.

Nov 28th, 2004, 21:53	#10
V360glb200k Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2022 13:30 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Harrogate	RE: 850 AWD with a squeaky drivers seat. My god that squeaking noise drives me up the wall in my 850, and I believe it to be the seat belt catch rubbing up against the half leather upholstery. As for the shoe polish and the WD40, I shall give it a go and let you guys know how it works. Cheers for the ideas __________________ Volvo S60 R 2005 '54 Volvo 340 B14 1990 'G

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