vanguy

Hi, the drive side set belt retraction tension is basically gone meaning the seat belt rectracts very slowly or not at all. I usually manually help the belt retract. Any suggestions?

Lexmex

There is some accumulation/dirt on the top part through which the belt goes through and one has to use some double sided tape to try to remove some of that dirt. My uncle used to take a small file or knife and gently cut a small bit on both sides to allow further leeway of the belt.

salimshah

Put some slack in the belt and squeeze velcro strip between the belt and the loop with non smooth side facing the loop/hook. With floss action you can clean the hook.

Salim

thomas1

There was actually a TSB on this problem, as the belt and hoop get dirty, the belt fails to slide through the hoop. Cleaning the hoop (the upper hanger that supports the shoulder harness) usually helps.

sktn77a

iTrader: (2)

Is this the shiny (chrome) seatbelt attachment loop at the top, on the adjuster? Mine looks pretty clean but the seatbelt still won't retract on its own - feels like the spring mechanism has got weak over the years (?)

salimshah

We are talking about the loop anchor, above the shoulder.

In '99 it was plastic (matching trim) covering the steel loop. Grime would grow and constrict the belt.

If the spring take back is flopping the belt between the hook and the retractor, then the problem is with the retractor.

The retractor, although covered may need simple cleaning (compressed air).

Salim

vanguy

My problem is the retractor, does anyone know how to take the plastic trim piece off on the B piller? thanks.

sktn77a

iTrader: (2)

Oops, correct - I was remembering the wrong car (I have a Geo Prizm with the same problem)! And yes, it is plastic and gunky. I'll have a go at it this weekend.