Seat Belt Retractors GU IV

[Dr Gary]

My front seat belt retractors have lost a lot of "pull" so the belts stay slack when undone.
The only remedy I have found on the web is to wash the belt, let it dry uncoiled. I have not tried that yet-thought there may be a real solution out there.
Comments?

So I did the wash thing with Palmolive dish detergent and water. Did not seem to do much good, but after a few days, the soap softened and now ---SUCCESS.
My belts retract unassisted.

[threedogs]

There is a thread on it some where cost is $360 for two front retractable belts

[Sir Roofy]

I think Bob had the same trouble cant remember what he did thinking it had to do with soap

[rusty_nail]

I think Bob had the same trouble cant remember what he did thinking it had to do with soap

did he clean the belt? because mine retracts slowly but i believe its because the belt is dirty and is getting caught on the top belt guide

[threedogs]

Bob sand papered the slot up on the B pillar

[Sir Roofy]

Bob sand papered the slot up on the B pillar

Yep that's it but thought he cleaned it to

[rusty_nail]

Bob sand papered the slot up on the B pillar

i might have to do the same thing when i get home lol

[Dr Gary]

There is a thread on it some where cost is $360 for two front retractable belts

For that money I will just lift it onto the seat when I get out

[threedogs]

For that money I will just lift it onto the seat when I get out

You would think it would be a warranty thing eh

[the evil twin]

Fully extend the belt.
Inspect the sides of the belt for fraying and trim off any frayed fibres
Replace the belt if sides are noticeably frayed over several inches or more than 5% across or there are any cuts
Belts are webbed and stretch under load like a snatch strap
If the fraying is severe it may mean ALL the fibres in the belt are compromised

If the belt is OK then;
Scrub the belt with either (in order of preference);
Dry Cleaning fluid or a good upholstery cleaner or very hot soapy water (use a mild detergent not truck wash).

Check and clean the aperture the belt runs thru using the above cleaning fluid and a brush
Sand if needed but usually doesn't.

The above works maybe 95% of the time.
I am not a fan of silicone spray methods myself.