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1998 Lexus LS — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions

SleeperOwner672Community StarterNov 1, 20251998 Lexus LS 400Tampa
1998 Lexus LS 400, about 251,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame or motor mechanism?
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HighwayTraveler957Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 1, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 1998 Lexus LS, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. When does it actually happen? A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
LongMilesTravelerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 2, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 1998 Lexus LS owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
CamberFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 3, 2025permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. If it still isn't clear on the 1998 Lexus LS, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
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