Need a new driver seatbelt
#1
Need a new driver seatbelt
My seat belt still works, but it's very slow to retract. I basically have to feed it back in when I get out of the car. It's also kind of dirty and a little worn, so it would be nice to get a replacement. I have 175,700 miles on the clock.
Are ebay seatbelts safe to buy? OEM is over $200 from a dealer, while ebay ones go for around $40-80. I was reading the service manual, and it said something about being careful with the pre-tensioner, like it was some kind of a bomb. And it also noted that seatbelts need to be replaced after an accident. Since the parts on ebay are most likely from salvaged cars, do you think it's a good idea to get one from there?
Are ebay seatbelts safe to buy? OEM is over $200 from a dealer, while ebay ones go for around $40-80. I was reading the service manual, and it said something about being careful with the pre-tensioner, like it was some kind of a bomb. And it also noted that seatbelts need to be replaced after an accident. Since the parts on ebay are most likely from salvaged cars, do you think it's a good idea to get one from there?
#2
I would not replace with anything but a new unit. The money you saved will do you little good if you are in an accident and are out the front window. As for careful handling yes, they have an explosive charge in the front belts that tighten the belt around you in the event of an accident. Handle them as you would handle an airbag.
#3
mine did the same thing ( not retract very fast ) and it wasnt the unit that was defective but the thing that the belt pass through ( like plastic) ... just take something like a knif and enlarge the space where the belt pass...
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#7
mine did the same thing ( not retract very fast ) and it wasnt the unit that was defective but the thing that the belt pass through ( like plastic) ... just take something like a knif and enlarge the space where the belt pass...
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#8
Unfortunately, no. I cleaned the little opening through which the belt slides, since it seemed to have accumulated a lot of grime over the years, but the belt is still not returning fast enough. I haven't tried enlarging it - seemed a little barbaric to me. Although I tested the return mechanism by letting go of the belt at multiple angles and it seems like the actual spring is the culprit. I also decided to save up for a new unit instead of getting one off ebay, just to be on the safe side. (no pun intended)
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