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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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I suddenly noticed that the Drivers side seat feels loose and everytime I make a sharp turn it wiggles/shifts and makes a wierd noise at its annoying. Anyone have this problem?[/b]
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 01:52 AM
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Have you tried adjusting it forward or back?
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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Yea I've adjusted it back and forth till it locks, but when I make a sharp turn it shifts and I hear a wierd noise like a "thud" if that makes sense. I checked it out today it looks like when I grab it from the headrest and move it back and forth it shifts like to the side a lil bit. I dunno if that would fall under warranty at the Scion dealership. Faulty seat under warranty?
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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Likely could be covered by warranty. Worth taking it in though if you're still within the mileage...
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 03:47 AM
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Or checking the bolts that hold it down. Should probably be a 14mm socket.
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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me and my friend brought this to the attention of a toyota dealer. He claims it to be normal. And sure enough he took us to a brand new tC and the seat wiggled too...
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Hmm... I don't think it's too normal... I'm pretty sure mine doesn't do it (and shouldn't).
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Mine does not do that
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try rocking ur drivers side seat, mine wiggles a bit.
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