"struggling" electric seats

[finest1]

hi all,

 

I hope you've had a great BH !

I noticed today my electric seats (driver) makes a very loud noise when sliding forwards and backwards. the way I can explain it, is it "struggles" almost like a Battery driven power tool struggles as the Battery loses power.  I've inspected the tracks and squirted some WD40 on it. it didn't calm the sound down. compared to the passenger side which is silent and fast when adjusting.

 

anyone know what this is and how to remedy?

 

car: lexus IS250 SE-L

 

thanks in advance

 

finest!

[is200 Newbie]

Possibly something wedged in the tracks - they are not easy to check to be honest. WD40 wont help the motion of the seat really in comparison to a "lube" of grease.

I would recommend taking the seat out to check the tracks are not blocked with something - moving it when its straining would I imagine do damage to the motors of the seat...