MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: dadjokes on August 06, 2018, 11:14:47 am

Title: Passenger seat 'ratchet' sound when moving
Post by: dadjokes on August 06, 2018, 11:14:47 am
I've got a 3-door '57 plate with leather interior. When I move the passenger seat forward (slide it along the rails) it makes an awful ratcheting sound.

Does it just need greasing (if so can you recommend a good grease to use)? Or is there a mechanical problem do you think?
Title: Re: Passenger seat 'ratchet' sound when moving
Post by: muff1991 on August 08, 2018, 11:32:33 am
i had this on my other mk5 gti... you have to adjust the cable which is underneath/runs along side the seat (door side) not too hard just a little fiddly - as you fold the seat forward it pull the cable, it will be stretched and not pulling the cable properly.

i actually needed to replace a clip that holds the cable in place, had to adjust cable afterwards
Title: Re: Passenger seat 'ratchet' sound when moving
Post by: dadjokes on August 13, 2018, 07:11:20 am
OK thanks chap, I'll have a look at that.