Crappy Seatbelt Retractors

Novanutcase · December 31st, 2008, 02:16 AM

My seatbelt retractors blow!!!

They don't retract the seat belt very well so whenever I get out of the car they get caught in the door sill if I forget to stick them inside the car. They work fine as far as the safety thing but they just don't roll back very well. Do any of you have the same problem?

John

brianm · December 31st, 2008, 02:41 AM

yeah thats a common problem with the new edge. I never got around to taking it apart to see what was on the go there. Thats awsome when you shut your door on the steal part

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Novanutcase · December 31st, 2008, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by brianm

yeah thats a common problem with the new edge. I never got around to taking it apart to see what was on the go there. Thats awsome when you shut your door on the steal part.

Yeah! I love that sweet "clunk" sound when that happens!

John

00redgt · December 31st, 2008, 02:46 AM

whats a seat belt..lol yeah my front ones never give me a prob,just the back ones,and they dont lock half the time so then my boys car seat goes all over the place

Novanutcase · December 31st, 2008, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by 00redgt

whats a seat belt..lol yeah my front ones never give me a prob,just the back ones,and they dont lock half the time so then my boys car seat goes all over the place

Mine work it's just that they don't really retract so they're hanging all over the place. I might try and open up the interior and see what the hell is going on their.

John

zinc02GT · December 31st, 2008, 02:54 AM

Mine do the same thing...

When I have free time, I'll rip it open. More than likely (I think it's spring activated) the spring is just over turned and needs to be retightened or something. It's probably an easy fix.

Novanutcase · December 31st, 2008, 03:04 AM

Does anyone know how to pull the panel in the backseat where the retractors are? My backseats are out so it should be a little easier to get at them.

John

SilverFreakGT · December 31st, 2008, 03:12 AM

ya my seatbelts are the same... never pulled them apart either, very annoying though haha

DickH · December 31st, 2008, 04:10 AM

I have that problem from time to time, it doesn't get on my nerves as much as the belt twisting up in that little loop attached to the seat. I have a habit now that I check the seatbelt before the door closes, in every car on my way out.

Novanutcase · December 31st, 2008, 04:12 AM

Originally Posted by DickH

I have that problem from time to time, it doesn't get on my nerves as much as the belt twisting up in that little loop attached to the seat. I have a habit now that I check the seatbelt before the door closes, in every car on my way out.

I have race seats so I don't have that little plastic loop thing! That would drive me crazy!!!

John

03SonicBoom · December 31st, 2008, 06:25 AM

Check to see if the belt is twisted between the "hanger" (the thing it loops through that's behind the seat) and the retractor. Mine used to do the same thing b/c there was a twist in there. I removed the twist and they work perfect. But I have heard that it's a common problem.

Lefty · December 31st, 2008, 10:35 AM

If someone tackles this please inform me because my 96' don't retract either and it sucks

ajm · December 31st, 2008, 10:43 AM

Its kind of a ford thing. My mustang,f150,a and aviator all do it once in awhile. We also got tons of cars in at work that would have this problem. Usually mysteriously appearing after we had worked on them..crazy ass people.

man_of_war2081 · December 31st, 2008, 10:52 AM

My back seats and driver seat has that same

problem

crappy_head · December 31st, 2008, 11:21 AM

i started messing around with mine and got them all tangled up.
endded up having to buy a new one.

Abe02GT · December 31st, 2008, 03:04 PM

Same problem here. I just learned to live with it.

Novanutcase · December 31st, 2008, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by 03SonicBoom

Check to see if the belt is twisted between the "hanger" (the thing it loops through that's behind the seat) and the retractor. Mine used to do the same thing b/c there was a twist in there. I removed the twist and they work perfect. But I have heard that it's a common problem.

After reading your post, I went out and looked and, yes, the belt is twisted at the hanger. I guess I didn't look at it all that close but I'm gonna try and untwist it. The only thing I see that is kind of weird is that if I untwist it I'll have to twist it around for it to clip in right! Any suggestions as to the best way to do this?

John

WeAreLegion · December 31st, 2008, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Novanutcase

After reading your post, I went out and looked and, yes, the belt is twisted at the hanger. I guess I didn't look at it all that close but I'm gonna try and untwist it. The only thing I see that is kind of weird is that if I untwist it I'll have to twist it around for it to clip in right! Any suggestions as to the best way to do this?

John

mine are the same way. think i might undo the belt where it bolts down to the floorboard area and see what i can do. it's not a big problem, but i have to twist the seat belt to get it on then it doesn't retract because of the damn twist.

Novanutcase · December 31st, 2008, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by 03SonicBoom

Check to see if the belt is twisted between the "hanger" (the thing it loops through that's behind the seat) and the retractor. Mine used to do the same thing b/c there was a twist in there. I removed the twist and they work perfect. But I have heard that it's a common problem.

Rep points for you. I untwisted them and they work better. Not great but definitley better.

John

wishIhada5.0 · January 4th, 2009, 06:13 PM

My drivers seat belt doesnt like to retract and the back drivers side is limp because I had a cooler held in by it for a few days on a trip...does anyone know how to remove the plastic piece that they both go into? does anyone know how to get the bottom back seat cushion out?

December 31st, 2008, 02:16 AM	#1
Novanutcase Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,098 iTrader: 0 reviews	Crappy Seatbelt Retractors My seatbelt retractors blow!!! They don't retract the seat belt very well so whenever I get out of the car they get caught in the door sill if I forget to stick them inside the car. They work fine as far as the safety thing but they just don't roll back very well. Do any of you have the same problem? John __________________ SOLD - '03 GT, Max Moto Max Grip Box, Wilwood SL 6 front/DL4 rear Big Brake Kit, Corbeau Seats, MGW Short Shifter, MAC Long Tube Headers/Prochamber mid/ Flowmaster 40, FRPP 4.10, TrickFlow Diff Cover/75mm TB/Plenum, Eaton Posi, Moser 31 spl Axles

December 31st, 2008, 02:41 AM	#2
brianm Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 ram 1500 hemi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sylvan lake, alberta Posts: 1,336 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah thats a common problem with the new edge. I never got around to taking it apart to see what was on the go there. Thats awsome when you shut your door on the steal part. __________________ vmp500 hp. jba lts. powerhouse d/s Sold

December 31st, 2008, 02:46 AM	#4
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,092 iTrader: 5 reviews	whats a seat belt..lol yeah my front ones never give me a prob,just the back ones,and they dont lock half the time so then my boys car seat goes all over the place __________________

December 31st, 2008, 02:54 AM	#6
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,846 iTrader: 1 reviews	Mine do the same thing... When I have free time, I'll rip it open. More than likely (I think it's spring activated) the spring is just over turned and needs to be retightened or something. It's probably an easy fix. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

December 31st, 2008, 03:04 AM	#7
Novanutcase Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,098 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does anyone know how to pull the panel in the backseat where the retractors are? My backseats are out so it should be a little easier to get at them. John __________________ SOLD - '03 GT, Max Moto Max Grip Box, Wilwood SL 6 front/DL4 rear Big Brake Kit, Corbeau Seats, MGW Short Shifter, MAC Long Tube Headers/Prochamber mid/ Flowmaster 40, FRPP 4.10, TrickFlow Diff Cover/75mm TB/Plenum, Eaton Posi, Moser 31 spl Axles

December 31st, 2008, 03:12 AM	#8
SilverFreakGT Regular 2000 Mustang GT not yet captured Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya my seatbelts are the same... never pulled them apart either, very annoying though haha __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Silver on charcoal MMR Coilover kit, FRPP 4:10's, SCT box tune, FRPP King Cobra Clutch, Steeda quick release quadrant on FRPP cable, MGW shifter, K/N cold air intake, Flowmaster exhaust [SIGPIC]

December 31st, 2008, 04:10 AM	#9
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	I have that problem from time to time, it doesn't get on my nerves as much as the belt twisting up in that little loop attached to the seat. I have a habit now that I check the seatbelt before the door closes, in every car on my way out. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

December 31st, 2008, 06:25 AM	#11
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,617 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check to see if the belt is twisted between the "hanger" (the thing it loops through that's behind the seat) and the retractor. Mine used to do the same thing b/c there was a twist in there. I removed the twist and they work perfect. But I have heard that it's a common problem. __________________

December 31st, 2008, 10:35 AM	#12
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	If someone tackles this please inform me because my 96' don't retract either and it sucks __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

December 31st, 2008, 10:43 AM	#13
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,966 iTrader: 4 reviews	Its kind of a ford thing. My mustang,f150,a and aviator all do it once in awhile. We also got tons of cars in at work that would have this problem. Usually mysteriously appearing after we had worked on them..crazy ass people.

December 31st, 2008, 10:52 AM	#14
man_of_war2081 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 444 iTrader: 0 reviews	My back seats and driver seat has that same problem __________________ 02 Mustang GT Stock

December 31st, 2008, 11:21 AM	#15
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	i started messing around with mine and got them all tangled up. endded up having to buy a new one. __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

December 31st, 2008, 03:04 PM	#16
Abe02GT Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 506 iTrader: 0 reviews	Same problem here. I just learned to live with it. __________________ Check my garage for pics and mods! Originally Posted by svtkidd23 *if my gears were a vagina.. id beat it up!*

January 4th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#20
wishIhada5.0 April 2012 ROTM 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 4,083 iTrader: 0 reviews	My drivers seat belt doesnt like to retract and the back drivers side is limp because I had a cooler held in by it for a few days on a trip...does anyone know how to remove the plastic piece that they both go into? does anyone know how to get the bottom back seat cushion out?

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