Slooooow seatbelt retraction
#16
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I had the same problem on my Miata. I followed a DIY and it helped a lot. Pull out the belt, clip it and submerge on warm water with Woolite and let stand for at least an hour. Then let dry. It will clean it and it will help with the retraction. Also I have been successful with applying AS303 on the belt.
Good luck.
Good luck.
They are dirty.
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#17
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as mandyfig said, clean the belt. It has worked everytime for me. They are dirty.
https://youtu.be/8XL8QbooM84
https://youtu.be/8XL8QbooM84
Here's my tip for making belts move fast between cleanings...I figured this out by accident. I applied a few drops of Paul Mitchell Smoothing "Gloss Drops" to my hair one day while stopped at a light, on my way to work (to get rid of the frizz). I then noticed my hands were very slippery on the steering wheel from the residual product on my hand. I then transferred what was left on my hands to the seat belt and it immediately fixed the slow retraction. My guess is the product contains silicone. Any food-grade silicone spray would likely work as well. As with the detergent, one needs to be careful with what one applies. I would never apply any product directly to the belt, but instead apply to a rag or to my hands and then transfer it to the belt.
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Sorry to revive an ancient thread, but seat belts are considered a safety item, and thus should be covered regardless of warranty situation. The buckle on my Element was replaced for free even though the car was long since out of warranty.
Why did the dealer disavow the claim?
I ask as the seat belts in my '07 are very slow to retract. One of the previous owners closed the door on them and put a couple of small dents in the door panel.![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Thanks,
Why did the dealer disavow the claim?
I ask as the seat belts in my '07 are very slow to retract. One of the previous owners closed the door on them and put a couple of small dents in the door panel.
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Thanks,
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Woolite and warm water as mentioned above, works! Not hard to do at all. Follow the process. Good luck.
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