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Offline MicBarra

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #45 on: April 11, 2013, 08:49:31 am »
In the Ts the seats arent electric so the fault lies with all models so it seems.
However, after speaking to Mazda on numerous occasions I was told that nothing would be done and that if I did want them to have a look it would be chargeable!

I'm sure the position of my seat actually changes as well....
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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #46 on: April 13, 2013, 07:59:40 pm »
Not sure if this will help anyone here, but after being slightly embarrassed about all the squeaks and creaks and other noises coming from my drivers seat when giving a lift to a friend of mine I thought there must be something I can do to stop it, as my car is now out of warranty and not wanting the hassle and cost of going to the dealer I went to halfords and found a tin of 3 in 1 silicone spray (yellow tin) I bought it and sprayed it all under the seat all over all the mechanisms and low and behold all the noise has gone away! My seat as never rocked just noisy, I know it's just a temporary fix but I don't mind having to do this every now and again to keep things silent, as driving the top sport model and squeaking everywhere is not ideal! Try it a it worked for me!

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #47 on: October 24, 2013, 12:34:28 pm »
It looks like I am the latest victim of the rocking seat issue. I have just completed a 300+ drive to Cornwall and the seat was rocking even when I was driving round a tight bend.

From what you guys have said, I should be able to get it repaired under the extended warrant,

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #48 on: October 26, 2013, 08:59:45 pm »
now have a case of gulp as expect this on mine and double gulp for shoddy mazda help on fixing or assisting to fix it.

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #49 on: October 24, 2014, 08:58:35 am »
Just to go down the "cor blimey" route for a moment - there are two similar threads on this topic and the views on both have topped the 8,000 mark. Although there hasn't been a post for sometime, the number of people looking seems to escalate exponentially. I just wonder what the situation really is with this issue as the gen 2 marque grows older.

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #50 on: November 29, 2014, 05:55:41 pm »
I have come across this thread only after a potentially serious incident.  A few weeks ago the drivers seat of my 2008 TS2 became detached from the frame whilst I was driving. The whole seat tipped back and if I hadn't instinctively rebalanced myself and managed to bring the car to a halt I could have had a serious accident. After investigation at the garage (a former Mazda dealership from whom I bought the car and who service it) the mechanics told me that part of the metal frame had sheared off, leaving the seat detached from the runners.  I had no alternative but to get the seat repaired and was shocked to say the least to be quoted costs of £700 to replace and fit the frame. I have had the car since new and it had just hit 100k miles a few days before this happened.  After getting this work done I decided to look online before contacting Mazda and came across this thread. I wish I had found it before getting the repairs done, as I would have pursued it with Mazda before doing so.

I am very concerned that if Mazda were aware of the driver's seat problem being fairly widespread they did not recall affected vehicles. This incident could have had serious consequences had I lost control totally as opposed to just a few seconds. I have kept the parts so that I can take photos of the damage and intend to pursue this with Mazda. Before I do so, however, it would be useful to have the views of other forum members - particularly those who have also had drivers seat issues - on how I should approach this and whether there is any other action I could take. I would clearly like to highlight this incident to avoid it happening to any other owners with perhaps more serious consequences. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #51 on: November 30, 2014, 03:26:57 pm »
Sorry to hear of your problem. As I say, it is sad that all the owners, who have read the two related threads and may have had this issue, have not posted. The two threads nearly top 9,000 views now. Excellent subject for Watchdog or some such consumer mediated programme. My own issue was slightly different. The seat groaned and creaked dreadfully. Eventually, and under a Mazda used warranty, they took the car in for four days and stripped and rebuilt the seat. No recurrence since, but I give the drivers seat a hefty pull every time I clean the interior, just to test it!

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #52 on: March 27, 2015, 01:02:46 pm »
Mine seems to becoming so frequent now that I am having to increase the stereo volume to stop me hearing it so guess it's time to have Mazda check it out.

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #53 on: March 28, 2015, 01:49:48 pm »
Hi Guys,
              Mine is a 2010 2.2 sport and the drivers seat sounds like it is loose on the rear mountings......but does anyone know how Mazda actually repair this, is it breaking parts or actual broken parts that cause it, I would love to know as I am sure this can be taken further with Mazda as I am sure it would fall under the heading of not fit for purpose.

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #54 on: March 31, 2015, 07:19:22 pm »
Just to let everyone know that I today had my drivers seat repaired professionally by a company called A S cars in Cheshire,  they spot weld new washers on so they never fall off again and now the seat is rock solid and not even a tiny squeak, only costs ?45 and less than an hour to do, they are Mazda specialists and the difference is amazing, I can thoroughly recommend them, well worth the 4 hour drive to get it done as it's like driving a new car,

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #55 on: April 03, 2015, 02:54:56 pm »
Hi All,
            Ah those dreaded washers, Thanks to the previous mail, it now all makes sense why there were washers laying under the seat on the carpet, one was a nylon washer and the other is a shaft grip washer,  I thought they may have been from the mechanics under the seat but I only gave them a quick glance before storing them away.

lets be honest this type of retainer is not the best in the world, maybe ok to hold pram wheels on but not a hard working drivers seat, when I get time I am either going to stick my head under the seat and take a look, or I will take the seat out and see if they have machined a slot in the shaft where the grip washer sits so it locks it in place, but I doubt it very much as you are talking precision engineering for a seat frame which is not they way they are built.

I am sure that putting this back together on the shaft should be reasonable to carry out with an adjustable clamp and the use of a socket from the socket set which just fits over the shaft, this will then slide the grip washer down the shaft nice and tight and I will retain it all in place by cross drilling the shaft very tightly to the washer and inserting a split pin or steel taper pin.

The steel washer looks to have a 12mm diameter hole in the split section so the shaft must be 12.5mm or 13mm, so on this size shaft I would limit the drilled hole size to 2.8-3.2mm maximum, pop in pin and that's it (I hope)

And that should be it, as this should not be a big dark secret to Mazda but available to everyone out there I will take a few photo's of the task if it turns out to be as I think and post them for everyone who may have the same problem.

No scencia rocketo,  or words to that effect.

Cheers   

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #56 on: November 20, 2016, 12:46:28 pm »
Ok resurrecting this.

I have a 2016 Mazda 6 tourer. In the last few days the seat has started to move. It happens primarily when I go round a corner hard, it feels like the slider is sliding into place but it is only on the left hand side of the seat and it is minimal but I notice these things.

Now I am not technical at all so I wonder if someone can explain to me in really simple terms which part of the seat mechanism is moving. It is the seat because washers are loose and not holding the seat steady to the frame or is it the frame and when I say frame I am not sure if you are referring to the frame on the floor or the frame under the seat. Sorry to be so slow here.

I cannot make the seat move at all while stationary it is only the force of going around corners that makes the seat move.

Obviously the car is still under warranty and so Mazda will look at it but it just annoying.

Cheers

« Last Edit: November 20, 2016, 12:48:36 pm by Ayeupmeduck »

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #57 on: November 21, 2016, 05:27:32 pm »
YEP if it's not cracked or broken frame or mounts then yes it needs refitting properly under warranty by the dealer i wouldn't mess with it  ;)
When i purchased mine i had a noise from the drivers seat as i went round corners that sounded like metal to metal as though it was cracked but turned out to be how it was mounted the dealer refitted it and it's been silent ever since  :)
hope this helps cheers steve  8)

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #58 on: September 16, 2017, 11:38:56 pm »
Necro-thread, but the driver's seat on my 2008 Mazda 6 estate gave way whilst I was driving (whilst away on holiday with a caravan attached), luckily I caught myself and managed to stop the car safely.  It had been squeaking for a while, but the sudden failure was unexpected (and very dangerous) - I returned home only to find an official Mazda recall notice on my doormat (for the driver's seat and the rear tailgate lifters)
Out of curiosity I googled the issue and found lots of [old] threads, it's irritating that Mazda must've been aware of this for quite some time but dragged their heels for so long.
Ah well, at least I get it fixed for free...

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Re: Drivers Seat
« Reply #59 on: October 02, 2017, 11:25:51 pm »
A month or so ago at ~25K the drivers seat in my 2015 M6 SportNav started to rock when accelerating/braking. Took it into a dealer last week and they told me that the seat mounts are worn and the seat structure has started to collapse. Apparently no spares are available, so the entire seat base needs to be replaced and they expressed some doubt over whether Mazda would cover it under warranty. I'm no lightweight at 20st, so I expect some seat compression, but this is the first car I've owned where the seat frame has started to fail. Waiting on the verdict from Mazda, but regardless I suspect this will be the first, and last Mazda I buy given the number of issues I've had in less than 2 years.