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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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When I first get into my '03 Z I hear a clunk from right behind the driver's seat. That's usually the only time I hear it, but the other day I heard it again when I got out of the car to pump gas. Any ideas? :confused:
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 10:22 PM
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 11:56 PM
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My old '96 T/A made a similar sound in that area and I had to replace the drivers seat under warranty.
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 12:59 AM
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Hi C5LOU -

Sounds like the "rocking seat" TSB to me - my car has this even though it is not in the range of serials that GM lists as having the problem.

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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 03:47 AM
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Maybe the guy you have in the trunk wants out finally. :jester


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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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Dayum, never thought of that, CAPN17!
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 02:28 AM
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I have this same problem. Been in the dealer 3 times and still haven't figured out what it is. I'm interested in this one.
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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Mine actually sounds & feels like the back of the seat itself is flexing in and out which gives it the "clunk" sound. Seems weird, but I can't say for sure what it really is.
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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I thought I was hearing things. Took it to the dealer, and as usual they can't find ___t! Holy moly, if anyone figures this out, please post. I'll send you a well deserved beer.
:cheers: :chevy :flag
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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Whooah! That's worth it, Canadian beer is the stuff, especially that brown bottled Molson Brador-Potent.
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 04:05 PM
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Do tell, do tell, I'll send!!! :cheers: :chevy :cheers:
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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I don't know what's inside a Corvette seat, but I swear it feels like the back of the seat itself is flexing in and out and popping back & forth! I'm sure that's not possible, but that's what it sounds like to me!! Of course it couldn't be my 250 lb body, could it???? I'll pass on the Molson's - had a few too many last night!!! :D
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