Creaking/Rubbing with Next Gen Seats

[zanary]

I had a similar problem and instead of the lube that was mentioned above, I purchased this
Amazon.com: MICROSUEDE MICRO FIBER FAUX SUEDE ROLL - SIZE: 12" X 36" Micro Fiber Felt - SELF ADHESIVE - No Scratch - Premium Adhesive Backing - Peel-N-Stick (BLACK)
and then cut them out to the shape of the side of the center console, and stuck it to it. This way it's this felt and the seat is rubbing and now there's no squeaks. I did this on both sides, just in case it starts to rub and squeak on the passenger side.

 

[csanders90D]

I got a tube of Krytox a week ago, put a little on the console where it was rubbing, and haven't heard a noise since. Excellent tip, thanks!

 

[Soundchasr]

This just started happening in my car. Driving me nuts! Going to see if service center will fix it.

 

[adspguy]

My dec2016 90d started doing this after the last service center visit. Don't know what they did to make it start. Nice to know there are solutions available.

 

[Soundchasr]

My dec2016 90d started doing this after the last service center visit. Don't know what they did to make it start. Nice to know there are solutions available.

Same here - it just started after I had it in the shop....

 

[Shiro]

+1 for the Krytox grease. It's pretty incredible how well the stuff works, and how little you need to use for it to be effective. I bought the 40 dollar tube and it will probably outlast the car even with many applications. Totally worth it.

 

[Twells1]

When I have that issue with other cars, I grab the 2" wide velcro fuzzy side & with the adhesive backing, stick it on. 9 times out of 10, it does the trick.

Thanks for the Velcro fuzzy side suggestion. I used a 1” X 3” sized strip and attached it to the black side of my Center console where the driver’s seat runs. The great thing is that you can barely see it and it is black and blends in perfect regardless. It has 100% fixed my terrible noise issue. For $3.00 and a hidden look, I couldn’t be happier.

 

[beatle]

Since we're talking about solutions for creaking seats, I used a bit of Shin Etsu silicone grease between the driver's seat and center console back in November. A little dab'll do ya. It is still silent.

 

[ASMills85]

I decided to bite the bullet and order a tube of the Krytox. I tiny bit really did silence it instantly. The tube was expensive when looking at it by volume, but no doubt it will outlast my car even if I have to reapply it every few months. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Mhoepfin]

It’s been a year since I applied the Krytox and it is still silent. Keep it in the glovebox just in case.

 

[Storksb]

Picked up my used MS last week and have had the seat creaking issue from day 1. Dropped it off at the service center today and they only managed to reduce the noise a little. Was quite disappointed until I found this thread. Going to try the Krytox now, seems to have been successful for other here. Seems pricey by volume but it fixes the irksome creaking it will be well worth it.