2011 Third Row Seat Rattle

[arich]

It didn't take long but I have my first complaint. The passenger side third row seat is rattling. Any suggestions on a fix before we take it you to the dealer?
Anthony

 

[pagemaster]

You just got this vehicle

I think this condition has now been considered normal for the 200 series. If you search around, there is some talk about and what you can do.

 

[arich]

You just got this vehicle

I think this condition has now been considered normal for the 200 series. If you search around, there is some talk about and what you can do.

Well that sucks. I learned to deal with it with the 100 with the straps. 100 solution: take out the seats.
Thanks
Ant

 

[pagemaster]

I guess you could remove the seasts with tools

 

[planetalaska]

I took my 3rd row seats out. Not difficult. I have a huge cargo space now...

► Alaska 2011 LC200 / Silver / 285-65-18 BFG All Terrain TA/KO ►

 

[arich]

Can't lose the seats with the kids and their friends. One thing I found that made it better was the handle on the back of the seat had a magnet built into the seat and the handle. If they're not attached then they rattle. Better but still makes more noise than they should.

 

[JBHorne]

I still have my seats in but have never used them. But they don't rattle.

Rattles are caused by something. Find the root cause and muffle it. I don't buy that it can't be fixed. Good luck

 

[pagemaster]

Can't lose the seats with the kids and their friends. One thing I found that made it better was the handle on the back of the seat had a magnet built into the seat and the handle. If they're not attached then they rattle. Better but still makes more noise than they should.

Do they rattle in the down position?

 

[arich]

Do they rattle in the down position?

No rattle in the down position.

 

[pagemaster]

I guess you could leave it in the down position folded foward?

Do you know where the vibration is coming from? The base, both sides? One side?

 

[Surfy]

I can confirm the rattle from behind, on my 2011...


But it isnt a big issue for my. Not very loud.

 

[BigDouggieDoug]

When folded up, is the latch/striker completely engaged? Any of the "seat hook covers" loose? Is the seat-belt buckle stowed in it's hanger?

I hate rattles! Thank God my '10 LC200 has none, nor does my 5-year-old FJ Cruiser with many miles of rough off-roading.

Hope you find the cause and the fix.

 

[JBHorne]

Why spend any time on this? Isn't that what warranties are for? Rattles would be covered on a brand new 200. I figure I already paid the warranty embedded in the cost, use it.

 

[Surfy]

Dont know the exact value - but 60 starts or so, will clear errors too - manual

 

[Mtnbike]

mine don't rattle at all. Even over big bumps I haven't heard any rattle. Maybe they are pushed hard enough against the side. Mine will rattle if I don't push them a little hard against the sides

 

[Surfy]

arich - do you have found a solution for the rattle? I will do them in down position tonight