Passenger Seat Belt No Longer Retracts, Fixes?

[MT135]

I've read that silicon spray can solve this, but is there a DIY for replacing the retracting mechanism?

[2PUTT]

i have seen people uninstall them and clean the belt with soap and water then reinstall.

since you're in the US, i believe the seatbelts have lifetime warranty. you can check. if so, have the dealer replace or fix the issue.

[Spectral]

Yeah it's the dirt build up that slows it down. Pull it all the way out, and stick a peg on it to hold it. Get some detergent in a bucket of hot water and clean the belt. Let it dry and then take of the peg, and feed it in and out a few times, it should start to free up.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by MT135

I've read that silicon spray can solve this, but is there a DIY for replacing the retracting mechanism?

Silicon spray(NOT WD40!!) works like a charm. Pull the belt out... then spray it on both sides of the belt. after it retracts a few times... it will be like new.

[tracer bullet]

I'm not sure I'd spray anything on the belt for fear of it getting all over the passenger's clothes when they use it.

Is this potentially a mechanical issue, i.e. the gear thing inside stuck on a pawl?