Lazy seat belt

[BigTang]

I'm getting tired of closing the door on my seat belt because its too lazy to retract like it should. I've pulled it out and made sure its not tangled but it just seems like its weak and doesn't want to retract all the way. is there a fix for this? Is it as simple as pulling the panel and greasing the mechanism?
simple answer is to put a cage and harness in the car but for the time being i need to correct this.

 

[EastBayStang98]

im not sure if its fizable, but just know your not the only one with that problem.

 

[CC'S95GT]

lubing it is a good start. but if it don't work you might try a salvage yard and get one out of a low mile car or the stealership ( which won't be cheap)

 

[GDTrumbo]

Yep. Very common problem. Mine exibits the same behavior on both sides. Seems like on the less humid days it functions much better.

I saw updated OEM replacements somewhere for about $75 a pop. Can't remember for the life of me where.

GT

 

[duh09]

Mine does it to. ugh

 

[jc95gt]

yes mine just started as well, think its because its cold out...not sure how/why but thats what i think

 

[destructo]

Seems like on the less humid days it functions much better.

Glad I'm not the only one who's noticed that.

 

[5.Woahhh]

Same problem here. When I get new seats I am investing in a harness lol.

 

[BigTang]

but you can't pass inspection w/ a harness. you have to have a functioning factory installed seatbelt system. not to say you can't have both but thats just nasty

 

[g36 monkey]

explain inspection please.

and i have noticed this with my car, mainly on drivers side.

if someone knows a cure, let us all know lol.

 

[BigTang]

The typical 5 pt harness is not DOT approved, a state safety inspector should fail it, just like an undersized steering wheel or HID's in a non HID housing.
I plan on taking mine apart on sunday and seeing what the issue is, hopefully its just gummed up.

 

[g36 monkey]

if you do, do a write up and some pics if it fixes it

 

[5.Woahhh]

but you can't pass inspection w/ a harness. you have to have a functioning factory installed seatbelt system. not to say you can't have both but thats just nasty

Before it would have mattered now I have my exhaust and I go to a private inspection, so it's all good.

 

[GDTrumbo]

The typical 5 pt harness is not DOT approved, a state safety inspector should fail it, just like an undersized steering wheel or HID's in a non HID housing.
I plan on taking mine apart on sunday and seeing what the issue is, hopefully its just gummed up.

I talked to a friend that works at a local Ford dealer and was told that the springs were weak to begin with. He said to try extending the belt all the way out and let it retract but thats virtually all you can do for it. Besides replacement.

GT

 

[Steve-Oh]

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/Mustang-Seat-Belt-Assemblies

 

[Mesarina]

how do i remove the rear panel to accest the seat belt mechanism>

 

[97GT4.6]

Mine does the same thing, so i usually pull it over onto the seat.. or i just don't wear my seat belt half the time. These seat belts seem to be really uncomfortable where they are located.

 

[realitygt]

Mine does the same thing, so i usually pull it over onto the seat.. or i just don't wear my seat belt half the time. These seat belts seem to be really uncomfortable where they are located.

it's probably bad, but i don't wear my seatbelt nearly all of the time

 

[g36 monkey]

its habitual for me to wear my seatbelt
plus ive seen too many cases of death from people not wearing it.

a lesson i dont want to have to learn myself

 

[ReplicaR]

There are harnesses on the market that will pass the inspection. Schroth I think has a street set of belts. Passing the inspection should not be your biggest concern. Safety is compromized when you are using harness with out a proper roll bar with the main hoop. I would stick to factory belt for the street.