My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new washers?
My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new washers?
Morning,
Under acceleration and breaking my seats (both sides) move forwards and backwards. The movement is not great but it is noticeable. I have spoken to the previous owner and he mentioned it is the washers that have worn out and it's a cheap and easy job to repair.
Has anyone else experienced this problem, know how to fix it and where to source the parts required?
Any advice/photos would be hugely appreciated.
Regards,
Simon
Under acceleration and breaking my seats (both sides) move forwards and backwards. The movement is not great but it is noticeable. I have spoken to the previous owner and he mentioned it is the washers that have worn out and it's a cheap and easy job to repair.
Has anyone else experienced this problem, know how to fix it and where to source the parts required?
Any advice/photos would be hugely appreciated.
Regards,
Simon
Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
There's a guide in the Kb http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=30402
Contact aceman for replacement bushes.
Obviously it's a seats out repair - so check underseat wiring and foam under carpets for water ingress while you are at it.
Edit : Forgot this link http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... eat+bushes in original reply
Contact aceman for replacement bushes.
Obviously it's a seats out repair - so check underseat wiring and foam under carpets for water ingress while you are at it.
Edit : Forgot this link http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... eat+bushes in original reply
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Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
Search YouTube for bmw z3 seat bushes and there is a guy showing you how to do it.
While you have the seat out of the car don't turn the ignition on other wise you will have to have the light reset on the dash.
While you have the seat out of the car don't turn the ignition on other wise you will have to have the light reset on the dash.
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Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
Nice and simple fix - 30-40 mins tops
Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
Not too difficult a job but 30 to 40 minutes (and sore fingers ) is how long it takes to sand the replacement bushes to fit.
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Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
You should wear gloves while sanding saves the finger endsZedona wrote:Not too difficult a job but 30 to 40 minutes (and sore fingers ) is how long it takes to sand the replacement bushes to fit.
Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
Thank you guys for the advice and assistance. Really appreciate you all helping me out.
Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
I'm impressed, but ...bertiejaffa wrote:Nice and simple fix - 30-40 mins tops
10 minutes to get everything ready.
5-10 to get the seat out of the car and on the bench.
Another 5-10 minutes to strip the seat.
10-15 to accurately sand down the spacers.
5-10 to re-assemble the seat.
5-10 to refit the seat.
10 minutes to clear up the mess and put the tools away.
10 minutes to make a cuppa.
3 hours for a test drive.
Pingu
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Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
Yep as others have said quite straight forward.
I did it on Saturday morning.
If you're local I'm happy to help
I did it on Saturday morning.
If you're local I'm happy to help
we expres: " He did hear the bells ringing, but doesnt know where where the clapper hangs".
Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
Don't forget another hour for going to buy larger Torx bits.
Cheers R.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
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Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
I obviously missed something....
"Sand down"?!?!?!?!
"Sand down"?!?!?!?!
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Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
pingu wrote:I'm impressed, but ...bertiejaffa wrote:Nice and simple fix - 30-40 mins tops
10 minutes to get everything ready.
5-10 to get the seat out of the car and on the bench.
Another 5-10 minutes to strip the seat.
10-15 to accurately sand down the spacers.
5-10 to re-assemble the seat.
5-10 to refit the seat.
10 minutes to clear up the mess and put the tools away.
10 minutes to make a cuppa.
3 hours for a test drive.
You should make the tea before you start
and then another one afterwards
Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash
Hi, Just give me a PM and I will sort you out.Dapperboy wrote:Thank you guys for the advice and assistance. Really appreciate you all helping me out.
Aceman
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE