Famous Nissan Front Seat Click Problem

OldGuy · 02-01-2010, 08:07 PM

The Altima coupe is beset with a funny problem. When the car goes around a curve and the the driver's weight is shifted from one side to the other in the seat, a click is often heard under the seat. This has nothing to do with backward/forward adjustment or any other and my understanding is that there may be a TSB on it. It is often discussed in complaints posted on the Altima Coupe message boards. My Z has only 550 miles on it. Weather was nice here today, so I took her out for her first "spirited ride" of the break-in process. Sure enough, as I rounded a curve to the right, the click sounded. It happened twice this evening. It's no big deal and I'll probably just ignore it, as I have on the Altima. But I'm wondering if it has yet appeared in any other 370Z's.

azn370z · 02-01-2010, 08:14 PM

The 350z has a similar problem and so does the 370z. Since I'm familiar with the issue I don't let it ruin my enjoyment of the z. There may be a fix now or later.

PapoZalsa · 02-01-2010, 08:17 PM

NOPE, have not heard that in my old 350 nor my 370. I also had a 99 Altima.

Sometimes your mind set for a noise or any other annoying thing makes you feel it or hear it even if it doesn't exist, dunno...

Jowe · 02-01-2010, 08:43 PM

i have that problem on my 370, and yes, there is a TSB out for it

vipor · 02-01-2010, 09:12 PM

I've got it on my seats. CLOTH, not leather. Mostly on the right side, near the middle-back.

antennahead · 02-01-2010, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

The Altima coupe is beset with a funny problem. When the car goes around a curve and the the driver's weight is shifted from one side to the other in the seat, a click is often heard under the seat. This has nothing to do with backward/forward adjustment or any other and my understanding is that there may be a TSB on it. It is often discussed in complaints posted on the Altima Coupe message boards. My Z has only 550 miles on it. Weather was nice here today, so I took her out for her first "spirited ride" of the break-in process. Sure enough, as I rounded a curve to the right, the click sounded. It happened twice this evening. It's no big deal and I'll probably just ignore it, as I have on the Altima. But I'm wondering if it has yet appeared in any other 370Z's.

Yes, this was discussed a lot around April or May I believe. Mine does it as well, but only intermittenly. I think it is the track that attaches to the seat bottom, moving/clicking against the rail that is attached to the floor. I usually notice it from driving that causes my weight to shift as well.

John

StLRedrider · 02-01-2010, 11:25 PM

i don't think i have heard this noise

antennahead · 02-01-2010, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StLRedrider

i don't think i have heard this noise

No noise is good news

Minicobra1 · 02-02-2010, 05:26 AM

My touring seats creak when I get in and out, but I don't notice it while driving, mostly coming from the bottom seat cushion on the side. Anyone else have this?

phantom21 · 02-02-2010, 07:07 AM

Mine clicked around 500 miles for awhile and then magically went away. I hope I just didnt jinx myself, b/c it was annoying.

370Zsteve · 02-02-2010, 07:20 AM

No clicks. How much do you guys weigh? Imma 170 lbs.

antennahead · 02-02-2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

No clicks. How much do you guys weigh? Imma 170 lbs.

I wish I could see 170 again

, 188.

vipor · 02-02-2010, 09:20 AM

183 most days. 6'2-ish.

Jowe · 02-02-2010, 09:45 PM

This is the TSB, NTB10-010 date:January 19, 2010.
2009 370Z; SEAT POPPING NOISE/SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM FRONT RIGHT SEAT CORNER
applied vehicle: 2009 370Z left side manual seat only
applied VIN/date: vehicles built before JN1AZ44(**)9M410159 / 26-Jun-2009

TARDCORE · 02-02-2010, 09:49 PM

never heard it but I weigh bout 155 on a day with lotsa oreos and 2 tall glasses of milk. Its not a safety issue is it? I remember on clubrsx forums the replica recaros were doing something similar and in a bad vehicle accident, well most of the drivers aren't around to tell the story.

02-01-2010, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Famous Nissan Front Seat Click Problem The Altima coupe is beset with a funny problem. When the car goes around a curve and the the driver's weight is shifted from one side to the other in the seat, a click is often heard under the seat. This has nothing to do with backward/forward adjustment or any other and my understanding is that there may be a TSB on it. It is often discussed in complaints posted on the Altima Coupe message boards. My Z has only 550 miles on it. Weather was nice here today, so I took her out for her first "spirited ride" of the break-in process. Sure enough, as I rounded a curve to the right, the click sounded. It happened twice this evening. It's no big deal and I'll probably just ignore it, as I have on the Altima. But I'm wondering if it has yet appeared in any other 370Z's.

02-01-2010, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	The 350z has a similar problem and so does the 370z. Since I'm familiar with the issue I don't let it ruin my enjoyment of the z. There may be a fix now or later. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

02-01-2010, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	NOPE, have not heard that in my old 350 nor my 370. I also had a 99 Altima. Sometimes your mind set for a noise or any other annoying thing makes you feel it or hear it even if it doesn't exist, dunno... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

02-01-2010, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I've got it on my seats. CLOTH, not leather. Mostly on the right side, near the middle-back. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-01-2010, 11:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	i don't think i have heard this noise __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

02-01-2010, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jowe Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami FL Posts: 56 Drives: 2009 370Z MB SP Rep Power: 16	i have that problem on my 370, and yes, there is a TSB out for it

02-02-2010, 05:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	My touring seats creak when I get in and out, but I don't notice it while driving, mostly coming from the bottom seat cushion on the side. Anyone else have this? __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

02-02-2010, 07:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
phantom21 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 153 Drives: 370Z Base+Sport 6M Rep Power: 16	Mine clicked around 500 miles for awhile and then magically went away. I hope I just didnt jinx myself, b/c it was annoying. __________________ 2009 PG 6spd Sport \|\| 30% side tint, 15% rear \|\| All Redline fluids \|\| Berk HFC's intalled~PITA Bolt \|\| Stillen G3's \|\| Berk CBE \|\| BC Racing Coilovers with 10K/12K Swift springs & RA valving\|\| SPL rear camber arms \|\| 20mm/15mm spacers

02-02-2010, 07:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	No clicks. How much do you guys weigh? Imma 170 lbs. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

02-02-2010, 09:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	183 most days. 6'2-ish. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-02-2010, 09:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jowe Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami FL Posts: 56 Drives: 2009 370Z MB SP Rep Power: 16	This is the TSB, NTB10-010 date:January 19, 2010. 2009 370Z; SEAT POPPING NOISE/SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM FRONT RIGHT SEAT CORNER applied vehicle: 2009 370Z left side manual seat only applied VIN/date: vehicles built before JN1AZ44(**)9M410159 / 26-Jun-2009

02-02-2010, 09:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
TARDCORE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 410 Drives: 2010 Solid Red 370Z Rep Power: 16	never heard it but I weigh bout 155 on a day with lotsa oreos and 2 tall glasses of milk. Its not a safety issue is it? I remember on clubrsx forums the replica recaros were doing something similar and in a bad vehicle accident, well most of the drivers aren't around to tell the story. __________________ XBL:EVENTYDE

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anyone having a problem with their driver seat moving around with aggressive driving?	kevr6	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	153	05-07-2014 09:33 PM
Seat click fix	NotmyGTR	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	25	02-22-2010 06:46 PM
Does your seat still click?	ConchZ2	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	5	07-24-2009 07:46 PM
Had my Z in for the "seat click" today...	KageZ	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	9	06-27-2009 08:49 AM
ATTN Nissan Dealers: Click Here to Learn How You Can Post 370Z Inventory HERE	AK370Z	Nissan 370Z Dealer Inventory	0	01-11-2009 06:29 PM