Gu seat belt drama

[threedogs]

Hi would anyone know what Nissan Donor car at the wreckers would be a suitable for seat belts {front] fit for the GU????

[robbo0001]

Can't help mate, but I can honestly say that the seatbelts in this thing really (annoy) me off.
The belts in my XF ute were heaps better than these pieces of shite.
Constantly caught in the door, getting caught in the door mech......I have cleaned em, lubed em, and still the same....they do NOT retract.
Should be fun in a crash....

I would by OEM and replace them, but I understand new ones are just as shiteful.
There has to be an aftermarket replacement...better get off my clacker and find one.
Any suggestions from the more informed?

[threedogs]

I heard Nissan have a fix kit ,but it's just a piece of plastic you put on the plastic guide, we all have un road worthy trucks thanks to Nissan,
Maybe I'll swing past a Dealer and ask for a replacement for free, if he say no we'll organise a convoy of GUs . Then see what they say

[4by]

Yep, my belts are crap too. Very annoying. Anyone have any results....

[gbab01]

Wow...here I was thinking it was just mine. They are poor I agree but don't have an answer either.

[threedogs]

Surely a set out of a Pulsar or such should fit ? Seat belts are seat belts aren"t they????

[Sir Roofy]

http://www.seatsafe.com.au/

have a look at this site

[BillsGU]

I replaced mine last week.

Got them from sales@seatsafe.com.au

The were $325 a pair delivered. The first one took me about an hour to install and the second one (once I worked out what to do) took about 15 minutes.

They work great. It would be a waste of time getting some from a wreck. Also one from another vehicle may not pass ADRs. The safe seat ones do.

[threedogs]

Thanks, theres that problem solved

[robbo0001]

Do they retract better? Is it a failure of the Nissan return springs ot a pillar design fault?


Don't get me wrong....325 bucks is bugger all for seatbelts that work properly.....just annoyed OEM are known for failure.

[nissannewby]

Cage and harnesses= super safe :) lol

[BillsGU]

Do they retract better? Is it a failure of the Nissan return springs ot a pillar design fault?


Don't get me wrong....325 bucks is bugger all for seatbelts that work properly.....just annoyed OEM are known for failure.

The first couple of times I used them I did what I was used to with the old Nissan belt - virtually throw the belt at the B pillar to try and get it to retract - and the belt smacked into the window!!! Yes, they retract perfectly now.

It is a failure of the Nissan belt design, not the pillar. I have been told you can tighten the spring in a Nissan belt. Good luck with that - you'll need it !!!

[macca]

Took Bills GU's advice and got some replacement ones from seat safe, went off road over the weekend in and out of the truck all day and they had retracted every time.
Was getting so fed up with the OEM's, these work a treat, took a bit of fitting as Bill said but once one was done the other was so easy.
Thanks Bill, Macca

[threedogs]

Thanks Macca OE ones are ridiculus, maybe Fathers day

[4by]

Hey macca, can I ask how much did the front ones cost? Did the color match up okay with the original color??

[threedogs]

$325 delivered check earlier post for details

[4by]

Thanks threedogs....... I did see that but it didn't register..... bloody Mondayitis....

[Bob]

I found that the slot where the seatbelt went through the top fixture was tight. Cut a strip of sandpaper and inserted between the belt and fixture. Sandpapered and bingo Seatbelt retracted easily.
It builds up grease from hands.
Try the above A cheap Fix.
Belt Needs to be cleaned as well

[threedogs]

Thanks ,I'll try that, wouldn't you think NISSAN would come to the party if it makes your car un road worthy, might speak to local dealer firmly and see what he says. Will BS that I'm selling , Yeah yeah I hear you but will ask just the same, it is a safety issue. Any one got Nissan head office contact number not a 1 800 or 1 300 one

[macca]

Sorry been away from computer.
Cost me $314.00 delivered, thats for 2 that the buckle fits to the seat base on my aftermarket seats.
Had a choice of black or grey I got black so no match to worry about.
Cheers macca

[BillsGU]

Took Bills GU's advice and got some replacement ones from seat safe, went off road over the weekend in and out of the truck all day and they had retracted every time.
Was getting so fed up with the OEM's, these work a treat, took a bit of fitting as Bill said but once one was done the other was so easy.
Thanks Bill, Macca

No worries Macca. If anything - mine are a bit sensitve. If the car is a bit out of level when putting on the belt it sometimes does not pull out. Not sure if there is an adjustment for that. I'll give them a call and ask.

BTW - mine are grey and they suit fine, especially as I have replaced both front ones. You may see a difference if you only replace one.

[macca]

No worries Macca. If anything - mine are a bit sensitve. If the car is a bit out of level when putting on the belt it sometimes does not pull out. Not sure if there is an adjustment for that. I'll give them a call and ask.

Same here, did find they came out once level and moving which suprised me.
That was the main problem I had installing them - getting the belt to come out.
Put retractor in the vice and it worked. Figured it was level/movement problem.
Put them in the ute and bolted firm.... perfect.
Thanks again Macca

[TimE]

Maybe this vid might help explain what is happening


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIfzx9fjRF0

[threedogs]

Thats why I have proper clips to hold seatbelt open when 4x4ing, I can get in and out fast if need be .

[Anaurath]

Hi Guys...

Today I tried to register my GU in WA. Still had the SA plates...

Do you know the reason why they do not let me pass the inspection?

Tic, Tac, Tic, Tac,....

Yes, the seatbelts...

Fortunately I've been able to check that all your comments and solutions are aligned with the ones I've found over the Net.

I will try to get the kit sold by Nissan tomorrow, but also work it out a deep clean to the belts and a apply a good layer of Nulon Ezy Glide to the retractile mechanism.

Hopefully it works... I have another inspection next week!!!

[my third 256]

Hi Guys...

Today I tried to register my GU in WA. Still had the SA plates...

Do you know the reason why they do not let me pass the inspection?

Tic, Tac, Tic, Tac,....

Yes, the seatbelts...

Fortunately I've been able to check that all your comments and solutions are aligned with the ones I've found over the Net.

I will try to get the kit sold by Nissan tomorrow, but also work it out a deep clean to the belts and a apply a good layer of Nulon Ezy Glide to the retractile mechanism.

Hopefully it works... I have another inspection next week!!!
speak to the mob that sold it to you and tell them its unroadworthy what they going to do about it

[4by]

I found that the slot where the seatbelt went through the top fixture was tight. Cut a strip of sandpaper and inserted between the belt and fixture. Sandpapered and bingo Seatbelt retracted easily.
It builds up grease from hands.
Try the above A cheap Fix.
Belt Needs to be cleaned as well

I took Bob advise. Cleaned the belt and bit of sandpaper helped them work better for now. I'll give em another clean but they retract better so I'm happy.

[threedogs]

Bob can you take too much off ?

[4by]

It's not easy to fit a piece of sandpaper in between the top fixture, so I don't think you will be sanding for a long time. The more you take off the bigger the gap and easier for the belt to slide through. Just sand for a few minutes and test it until it slides through easily. I also cleaned the belt as it was dirty which you might need to do.

[Bob]

Bob can you take too much off ?

As long as you make the Fitting smooth it does not matter how much you sand off (Within Reason)
Just use a Fine Sandpaper to finish off as the Belt needs a smooth Surface to slide through.
Wash the Belt with Dishwashing Liquid in a warm water solution

[threedogs]

Great so its the width that makes them stick ?? Haven't had a real good look yet

[Bob]

Great so its the width that makes them stick ?? Haven't had a real good look yet

It is the long side of the fitting that you sand and the bottom where the Seat Belt runs over the Fitting

[threedogs]

Just had a look , very tight on that piece that swivels, I'll sand it shortly.
can see to how a little build up of muck could compromise the action, Thanks

love the pic in signature, from your travels????

[Bob]

Just had a look , very tight on that piece that swivels, I'll sand it shortly.
can see to how a little build up of muck could compromise the action, Thanks

love the pic in signature, from your travels????

You sand under the Belt in the attached Pic

Signature Pic Taken on the Murray on a Night in september last year
See my Profile albums for more Pics

[JonnoD]

Personally I would not use a set off a car from the wreckers as you dont know the history, by law they need replacing after a big shunt. Things like this just get some new ones. Any auto parts supplier will be able to help you out.