V50 General : - creaking drivers seat

iandonnadnjess · Jul 30th, 2011, 10:16

hi has any one else got a creaking drivers seat ?? every time i go round a roundabout it creaks ,, its driving me nuts ,, ive only had the car a month or so , ive had a look for loose bolts etc , it seems to be the joint between the seat and the backrest area ?? any idea , help!!

Daim · Jul 30th, 2011, 10:46

It is the WHIPS mechanism. There are two choices:

1. change the seat frame - costs cash and no garanty, that it won't come back.

2. grease the seat frame (WHIPS mechanism) - works, holds a service interval or two and is very cheap (my dealership does it for free).

iainmd · Jul 30th, 2011, 11:03

I find graphite marine lube on the seat frame and mechanism to be better than grease. It last longer and causes less mess.

Iain

2.4TSE · Jul 30th, 2011, 12:49

My wife's driver's seat has this issue, so glad to hear there is a simple fix. Is it just a matter of running the seat to the forward or rear extreme of movement, greasing, and then running it backwards and forwards a few times before reverting to the normal position please?

In the small off chance that it makes any difference; the seat in question has the power option and is not moved manually.

Ta.

Daim · Jul 30th, 2011, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by iainmd

I find graphite marine lube on the seat frame and mechanism to be better than grease. It last longer and causes less mess.

Iain

Well, I was hoping "grease frame" was understandable as "lubricate frame" but yeah, grease is very dirty and yuck. Easier with a proper durable graphite lube.

PhiljClay · Jul 30th, 2011, 19:58

I sprayed the two brackets at the back with wd40 6 months ago and not had it since.

Daim · Jul 30th, 2011, 20:00

I have mine done when I take my car in for service... Once a year is more than enough...

iandonnadnjess · Aug 1st, 2011, 02:30

thanks chaps ill give it a try

BenB · Aug 1st, 2011, 20:42

Sorry to be dumb, but are we talking about greasing the seat runners? I tried feeling around for the sips bar and tried greasing all I could think of but it still creaks! Precisely which bit under the seat needs greasing??! It sounds like the springs of the seat!

jcpreston22 · Oct 21st, 2011, 16:14

Hello it sounds as if I have the same problem. As I take a corner left or right if there are sufficient g-forces I will hear the seat creak and feel the springs in the lumbar of your back kindda twang. Iwill try greasing but really need quite specific instructions if possible. Any info gratefully received
Thanks
John

Jul 30th, 2011, 10:16	#1
iandonnadnjess V.O.C. Member, R-Design Last Online: Nov 25th, 2014 11:38 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: south yorkshire	creaking drivers seat hi has any one else got a creaking drivers seat ?? every time i go round a roundabout it creaks ,, its driving me nuts ,, ive only had the car a month or so , ive had a look for loose bolts etc , it seems to be the joint between the seat and the backrest area ?? any idea , help!!

Jul 30th, 2011, 10:46	#2
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 06:58 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	It is the WHIPS mechanism. There are two choices: 1. change the seat frame - costs cash and no garanty, that it won't come back. 2. grease the seat frame (WHIPS mechanism) - works, holds a service interval or two and is very cheap (my dealership does it for free). __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Jul 30th, 2011, 11:03	#3
iainmd Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	I find graphite marine lube on the seat frame and mechanism to be better than grease. It last longer and causes less mess. Iain __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Jul 30th, 2011, 12:49	#4
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	My wife's driver's seat has this issue, so glad to hear there is a simple fix. Is it just a matter of running the seat to the forward or rear extreme of movement, greasing, and then running it backwards and forwards a few times before reverting to the normal position please? In the small off chance that it makes any difference; the seat in question has the power option and is not moved manually. Ta. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Jul 30th, 2011, 20:00	#7
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 06:58 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	I have mine done when I take my car in for service... Once a year is more than enough... __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Jul 30th, 2011, 19:58	#6
PhiljClay Junior Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2012 09:41 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leeds	I sprayed the two brackets at the back with wd40 6 months ago and not had it since.

Aug 1st, 2011, 02:30	#8
iandonnadnjess V.O.C. Member, R-Design Last Online: Nov 25th, 2014 11:38 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: south yorkshire	thanks chaps ill give it a try

Aug 1st, 2011, 20:42	#9
BenB V50 Driver Last Online: May 16th, 2022 09:47 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester	Sorry to be dumb, but are we talking about greasing the seat runners? I tried feeling around for the sips bar and tried greasing all I could think of but it still creaks! Precisely which bit under the seat needs greasing??! It sounds like the springs of the seat!

Oct 21st, 2011, 16:14	#10
jcpreston22 New Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 10:02 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Maidenhead	2005 XC70 UK model Creaking Drivers Power assisted seat Hello it sounds as if I have the same problem. As I take a corner left or right if there are sufficient g-forces I will hear the seat creak and feel the springs in the lumbar of your back kindda twang. Iwill try greasing but really need quite specific instructions if possible. Any info gratefully received Thanks John

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