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4th March 2016, 01:25 PM
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Seat Belt Retractors GU IV
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.
Last edited by Dr Gary; 24th March 2016 at 04:11 PM.
Reason: More information.
GU IV 2006; 3.0 DDi ST-S; Nissan Snorkel, Bull Bar and Tow Bar; Warn 8,000# Winch with Dyneema rope; Auber EGT, Boost and dual Battery gauges; Provent 200; Dual Batteries; Three Dogs recovery points; Rear Springs +20% load; Outback drawers and Cargo Barrier; UHF; [GPS, Radio, CD, Bluetooth, SD, USB] floor extension; Alloy roof rack
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4th March 2016 01:25 PM
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4th March 2016, 01:26 PM
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Patrol God
There is a thread on it some where cost is $360 for two front retractable belts
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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4th March 2016, 01:31 PM
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Patrol God
I think Bob had the same trouble cant remember what he did thinking it had to do with soap
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4th March 2016, 01:47 PM
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Daily Lurker
Originally Posted by
roofy
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
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4th March 2016, 01:50 PM
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Patrol God
Bob sand papered the slot up on the B pillar
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4th March 2016, 01:54 PM
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Patrol God
Originally Posted by
threedogs
Bob sand papered the slot up on the B pillar
Yep that's it but thought he cleaned it to
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4th March 2016, 01:55 PM
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Daily Lurker
Originally Posted by
threedogs
Bob sand papered the slot up on the B pillar
i might have to do the same thing when i get home lol
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5th March 2016, 12:13 PM
#8
Originally Posted by
threedogs
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
GU IV 2006; 3.0 DDi ST-S; Nissan Snorkel, Bull Bar and Tow Bar; Warn 8,000# Winch with Dyneema rope; Auber EGT, Boost and dual Battery gauges; Provent 200; Dual Batteries; Three Dogs recovery points; Rear Springs +20% load; Outback drawers and Cargo Barrier; UHF; [GPS, Radio, CD, Bluetooth, SD, USB] floor extension; Alloy roof rack
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5th March 2016, 12:15 PM
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Patrol God
Originally Posted by
Dr Gary
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
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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5th March 2016, 12:38 PM
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I am he, fear me
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.
Last edited by the evil twin; 5th March 2016 at 12:43 PM.
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