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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: custard1 on 23 May 2012, 13:20:31

Title: drivers seat belt
Post by: custard1 on 23 May 2012, 13:20:31

as above the drivers seat belt is playing up, when i put it on its ok then when i move forward or what not it stays there and i cant get it back in (wont retracked) what can i do or is it a replacement job

Title: Re: drivers seat belt
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 May 2012, 14:05:11

I would just replace it. Should be easy enough to source from anyone who's breaking a car. Sounds like the spring that retracts it might be broken, or the reel is seizing up.

At the end of the day, no point in messing about with it. You might really rely on it working properly one day.

Title: Re: drivers seat belt
Post by: Steve B on 23 May 2012, 14:14:34

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 May 2012, 14:05:11

I would just replace it. Should be easy enough to source from anyone who's breaking a car. Sounds like the spring that retracts it might be broken, or the reel is seizing up.

At the end of the day, no point in messing about with it. You might really rely on it working properly one day.

agree..its a safty device bin put a ad in the test zone and they will move it for you to parts wanted section :y

Title: Re: drivers seat belt
Post by: custard1 on 23 May 2012, 15:18:03

thanks for the replies yeah i was thinking about getting one also how hard is it to change and do i need to replace the seat belt to as well as the reel

Title: Re: drivers seat belt
Post by: RobG on 23 May 2012, 15:34:38

Quote from: custard1 on 23 May 2012, 15:18:03

thanks for the replies yeah i was thinking about getting one also how hard is it to change and do i need to replace the seat belt to as well as the reel

Reel & belt are one unit. Easy enough to do, one 21mm bolt at the bottom, other at the top under triangular cover. Will need to take the pillar trim also as belt runs through a metal guide fastened with 2 screws. Should take 15 minutes tops. What colour belt are you after

Title: Re: drivers seat belt
Post by: custard1 on 23 May 2012, 16:59:06

Im now after a black seat belt bud

Title: Re: drivers seat belt
Post by: RobG on 23 May 2012, 17:15:57

Quote from: custard1 on 23 May 2012, 16:59:06

Im now after a black seat belt bud

Sent you a PM

Title: Re: drivers seat belt
Post by: Andy B on 23 May 2012, 18:09:24

many many yrs ago I dismantled an inertia reel belt to see if I could put a little more tension on the spring (mine wasn't reeling properly either)
I can confirm that the spring will fill a rear footwell when it escapes!  ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: drivers seat belt
Post by: omega3000 on 23 May 2012, 18:20:45

Quote from: Andy B on 23 May 2012, 18:09:24

many many yrs ago I dismantled an inertia reel belt to see if I could put a little more tension on the spring (mine wasn't reeling properly either)
I can confirm that the spring will fill a rear footwell when it escapes! ::) ::) ::)

 ;D ;D

Title: Re: drivers seat belt
Post by: custard1 on 23 May 2012, 18:29:25

Ok thanks people and sorry rob i have no money for anything at the moment i really dont