General Maintenance & Repairs Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Seat Issue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 03:11 PM
  #1  
Daniel Richards's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,769
Likes: 0
From: Ellijay, GA
Default Seat Issue

Both me (99 firebird) and my friend (96 firebird) have this same problem, can someone point me to a write-up on how to fix it and about how much is it to fix?

http://youtu.be/Kr93ZZ56-JU
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 06:02 PM
  #2  
DisasterFormula's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
10 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 637
Likes: 1
From: West TN
Default

I'd say get down there and check that the bolts that hold the seat back to the bottom are tight.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:37 AM
  #3  
wssix99's Avatar
Save the manuals!
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 12,971
Likes: 389
From: Chicago, IL
Default

Originally Posted by Daniel Richards
Both me (99 firebird) and my friend (96 firebird) have this same problem, can someone point me to a write-up on how to fix it and about how much is it to fix?
You have the same problem, because its normal. The seats did that from the factory.

There's just a little play in the seat back release mechanism. If there wasn't, the seat would be so tight on the release lever that it would be hard to release it and move the seat back forward for people to get in to the rear seats.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 11:49 AM
  #4  
Jr.Samples's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 407
Likes: 2
From: Keller Tx
Default

If you sit in it, it will go away...lol
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 12:30 PM
  #5  
777Shock777's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 696
Likes: 5
From: Salt Lake City, UT
Default

Haha I always used that as a joke like, "thats as far as it goes, now try to fit back there!" then push the release :3
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:40 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE