Today tried to use it and I could not pull it out any. I am unable in other words to use the seatbelt. It is stuck.
Never had to replace a seatbelt before so..... I assume I have to buy the seatbelt...there is no warranty involved with an item like that which is 13 years old.
Is there any maintenance I can perform on the existing seat belt to get it operational ?
Thanks,
Sam in Raleigh.
A junkyard would be a good bet. They surely used the same belt in other models, like the Ranger pickup, so it shouldn't be too hard to find a good one, and it won't cost you much. Look for a vehicle with a head-impact on the windshield. The seatbelt in one like that should be like new. ;-)
If you're going to take it out anyway, you'll probably see what's wrong with it. I'm guessing it's twisted or maybe the mechanism that locks it has stuck. May just need cleaning and lubrication.
-Paul
Hey thanks for you reply. I think I am going to take a look at it this evening or this weekend.
Whether I replace it fix it...both require the same procedure to get to it so I guess while I am at it I will see if there is anything I can fix.
It is definetely stuck as it will neither retract or extend. It would not be so bad if it was stuck fully extended so at least I can look like I am wearing it for the police. It is fully retracted and stuck in that position.
-Sam in Raleigh.
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