I usually play stereo or have a window open when I drive but today, I shut my window and turned off the stereo. I started hearing some annoying squeaking noise. I found out that it comes from where the driver's seat is attached to the floor on the rear outside end of the seat. It looks like the bracket is mounted on the frame which is attached to the seat but I'm not sure if it's bolted on or welded to the frame. I'm planning to take it to the dealer but if it's welded, is there anything they can do?
I'm attemped to take the floor liner off and take a look but decided the warranty to take care of it. I'm just curious since it's driving me crazy!! I know it's not a quiet car but it's super annoying squeaking noise. Does anyone have a same problem?
I went to my first autocrossing couple weeks ago so I'm wondering if the hard driving twisted the frame or something.
I hope no one tells me to turn up the stereo and open the window.

 

is it coming from the door or the seat frame?
make sure it's the seat frame, if it is, then the dealer should be able to lube where the brackets meet the car's structure. . .it shouldn't be welded in, the brackets should be screwed into the frame of the car. . .

 

Just turn up the stereo!


I think I may have a similar noise. Is yours constant or does it squeak only when rocking back and forth in your seat and/or going over harsher roads?
Are you 100% it's coming from the bracket? I took mine to the dealer and the handed me a printout of the "This is a loud performance car so deal with it" TSB. That means I have to figure this one out on my own. It does seem to come from the right rear of the seat as yours. I'm going to have a closer look today. If your dealer isolates the problem give me a heads up. If I find something I'll let you know.

 

I know for certain you didn't twist the frame, it usually requires a pretty decent accident that involves a spin of some sort to manage that ;P

I think something came loose thats all.

 

i have the same issue coming from my seat.

 

I'm sure it's coming from the bracket that is attached to the seat mount bracket. I pushed it down and can simulate the noise. It squeaks when I go back and forth on the seat and also while I'm driving since my body moves relative to the motion of the car. If it's not welded than they should be able to do something than.
Thanks for the info.
I gotta go to the dealer for the CF and brake caliper issue so I'll tell them to fix it also.