ashbuster Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 im having a problem with my driver seatbelt not retracting back. it works if you pull it hard, that bits fine. but when you pull it out and plug it in it doesnt retract back to your body. it stays loose. hard to explain but if i pull it around me and dont plug it in it retracts fine but asoon as its plugged in it doesnt its asif the switch is working backwards. also works fine when i turn the engine off when im about to plug it in just before it clicks down i hear a click in the door where the seatbelt mechanism is and as soon as this happens it dont retract it sounds bonkers i know but i hope ive explained it ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest harv Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 hi there good question i have the same problem exactly except its the passenger side instead, i am getting it looked at on monday but yeah anyone got any ideas what could be? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 its not just me then lol yeah drivers side only for me and i have lights on dash too must be saying that its broke, as i take it if it was working right i wouldnt get the lights for the seatbelt showing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Maybe the rewind mechanism is a bit tired, maybe theres something behind the trim restricting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I have the same. I have no cover over the mechanism ATM and it works fine if I pull it from between the shoulder hanger thing and the mechanism so I presume its getting snagged up in the bit I can't think of a name for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 It might well save your life. Like airbags after 10 years if its being temporamental change it. Last time you want to find out your safety equipment isn't working is the mili-second before your head hits and spreads itself all over your dashboard!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 yeah mate will change it the only thing i was wondering is , maybe its not the seatbelt and an electical problem if you read my first post again you will understand what i mean. it dont work when plugged in but as soon as its unplugged and even in the same position but just not clipped in it works also when i turn the engine off the tensioner works fine and i was under the impression its the other way around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 its quite common for the drivers seatbelt to not retract back in once pulled out...just wear and tear....i have some good ones in if anyone needs one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 how much mate for a drivers seatbelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Yeah I wish to find out how much one would be also. Mine is plain frustrating. It only does it every few months then it behaves itself for a while before happening again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 as dangeroud brain already said it could save your life. Safty equipment is not the sort of thing you should take a chance on in my opinion. Buy a new from Mr T and have it fitted by a professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 i wouldnt pay to undo 3 bolts are you crazy, fit it myself lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 See posts 1 and 28 here: http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?532699-Finally-writeup-on-how-to-fix-sagging-seat-belts./page2 Apparently "If you have a problem where your belt only tensions backup when you press the release button for belt, (obviously defeating the purpose of the belt) all you have to do is simply disconnect the ONLY wire connection going to the seat belts." I've not tried it yet, although I have the same issue ... a quick look indicated you can get to this cable by just removing the rear speaker and bracket, and reaching through to the belt tensioner though. I've got this on my 'things to sort out" list, along with replacing the rear rusty wiper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 nice find mate thanks for that link looking at page 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 just did exactly what it said to do and its made it worse, even unclipping that connector has done nothing wanted a quick fix untill i buy one but ohhwell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 ive got the same issue on my drivers seatbelt, plus i also have the seatbelt wire cut, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 i tried disconnecting the wire like it said in the link but no luck also removed it and did what it siad in the link from a previous post by tightening the tension which i expected it to fix it but it made it worse lol and i did turn it the right way because you turn it the way that makes it tighter, i did that about 6 turns which ended up all the way to the max couldnt go no more made it worse lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camry5Sgte Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Read the thread on SF, if you have a seat belt that works properly when you unbuckle it/if you turn the car off/if you open the door but does not work properly when it is fastened... it has to be an electrical problem. If it stays loose all the time the thread tells you how to tighten it. I'll research to find what electrical item needs to be replaced rather than simply "disconnecting the wire at the shoulder belt connection." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 old thread but i tired unplugging that cable with mine and it didnt fix the problem, it was my seatbelt i needed a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camry5Sgte Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Read the thread on SF, if you have a seat belt that works properly when you unbuckle it/if you turn the car off/if you open the door but does not work properly when it is fastened... it has to be an electrical problem. If it stays loose all the time the thread tells you how to tighten it. I'll research to find what electrical item needs to be replaced rather than simply "disconnecting the wire at the shoulder belt connection." Seems there is a light tension and a high tension setting on the retractor. There is a solenoid that controls which circuit is active. This is what the wire on the retractor connects to. Unplugging this wire simulates the seatbelt being unbuckled and goes into high tension mode. This doesn't affect the air bag or seatbelt lock in the event of a wreck. I haven't physically seen the retractor/solenoid but I'd be willing to bet you can't replace just the solenoid. Unplugging it is the cheap fix. Replacing the whole belt (~$165) is the long term fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camry5Sgte Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Unplugged the connector to the tension soleniod today, solved my problem for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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