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2020 Kia Stinger — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions

GarageWeekend176Community StarterNov 12, 20252020 Kia Stinger GT2Washington DC
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 87,500 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? I am in Washington DC. I would rather test this logically than replace parts.
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MarketBuyer897Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2020 Kia Stinger before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
MarketBuyer897Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2020 Kia Stinger owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
BoostScout146Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 12, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Kia Stinger, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. No need to make it theatrical. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
BoostScout146Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 13, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2020 Kia Stinger owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the sequence I'd use. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
MarketBuyer897Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 13, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Kia Stinger, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2020 Kia Stinger in Washington DC with 87,500 miles. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Make the next action something you can finish this week. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
GarageWeekend176Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 13, 2025permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2020 Kia Stinger. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
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