Is there any way to rebuild or fix a seatbel mechanism? Mine sometimes won't retract all the way or is loose but still locks. it seems like its binding in the top loop part or its just nit strong enough to pull it back.
------------------ 86 SE Convertible 3800sc 4t65e HD(2002), Gen V, 3.3 pulley, SD headers
Try looking at the point on the B-Pillar, and make sure that the cover is pushed down all the way and securely fastened. It will click. I've noticed that if I forget to put that back, my seatbelt doesn't even retract, hopefully that helps you!
Thanks I seen the passenger one like that which was the worse one. The drivers was latched and was not as bad but would have slack on it. I wonder if there's a way to wind the rewinder a bit tighter.
------------------ 86 SE Convertible 3800sc 4t65e HD(2002), Gen V, 3.3 pulley, SD headers
------------------ Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should. (Jurassic Park)
I have a similar problem with my GM motorhome. It takes 1/2 dozen pulls to get the belt out to buckle it. I locks and retracts just fine. Its properly attached and nothings broken. I just live with it. When I fool around with it, Im prob going to just figure some way to clamp it in the correct extended position to fit me. Seat belts being a safety item should be warrantied by the manufacturer for the life of the vehicle except for damaged or torn.
[This message has been edited by rogergarrison (edited 11-14-2014).]
Dirty/rusty retractors and/or dirty belt will cause problems.
Rust/Damage to machine then get a better used belt.
Cleaning belts be very careful because many clearing items can weaken the belts. (Note: Many Dye the Belts... Dyeing Nylon will weaken the belt.)
Likely you don't need to clean all of them, just part that pulling out all the time.. Try... Pulling belt all the way out and block them out. Careful blocking doesn't cause damage to belts. Wash w/ Dawn and water. If you have hard water, use bottle water for the rise.
Do Not allow to get into the machine.
Soak w/ mix of soap/water 30 min or more. Use tooth brush to work if needed. Rise w/ allot of water.
Let Dry completely! Cold weather can take a day or so to dry.
------------------ Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should. (Jurassic Park)
My driver's side belt has a similar problem, the top sometimes will not retract. If I pull it out farther it will just lock at the next "notch." Don't ask me why but if I unbuckle and let the bottom belt retract, the top belt will then retract and work fine for another 100 or so pulls. One of those things I should probably fix but never get around to it.
I have the passenger one apart and all looks good and clean inside. I did notice that when retracting, that once the spool was getting full it would slow down and if I was off a little then it would make it harder to retract. Wonder if that's the problem, that it's not going in perfectly straight and binding. I checked the locking mechanism and it locks with a quick pull. Has anyone else bolted another single retractable system in?
------------------ 86 SE Convertible 3800sc 4t65e HD(2002), Gen V, 3.3 pulley, SD headers
Anyone know the bolt size that holds down the top loop portion of the seatbelt on top of the firewall? I need to get one that's bout 1" longer. I got rid of the carpeted waterfall piece and built one out of 1/2" mdf to house the amps to power the subs I built in right underneath it.
------------------ 86 SE Convertible 3800sc 4t65e HD(2002), Gen V, 3.3 pulley, SD headers
