Driver Restraint System - Replace/fix?
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Tried searching the forum, not sure if I used the right terms or not but found nothing specific to my needs. As the original owner of an '04 RX8 purchased back in Oct '03, I've found the driver seat belt to be lacking in its ability to reel back in these days and its a bit of an annoyance. So I either need to replace the retractor or fix it so it works like new.
If anyone has any links, DIY, or other ideas I'd greatly appreciate it.
If anyone has any links, DIY, or other ideas I'd greatly appreciate it.
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I keep cars a long time, and I've had that eventually happen on all of them. I think this is the first post I've seen here with that problem. I'd expect to see more as 8s reach that age.
Googling didn't turn up anything really useful, other than the idea that safety equipment like seat belts and air bags may have a longer warranty than the rest of the car.
Ken
Googling didn't turn up anything really useful, other than the idea that safety equipment like seat belts and air bags may have a longer warranty than the rest of the car.
Ken
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Offering advice on a seat belt is a tricky proposition... I've taken apart and cleaned plenty that have the same issue as you describe. But since a faulty or incomplete repair can result in a life or death issue, I can't recommend that someone with limited mechanical experience try it.
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well i was just hoping someone had a simple DIY for helping this thing retract with a little more umph, so it's not getting caught in the door when i close it and not paying attention to where the seat belt is.
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I keep cars a long time, and I've had that eventually happen on all of them. I think this is the first post I've seen here with that problem. I'd expect to see more as 8s reach that age.
Googling didn't turn up anything really useful, other than the idea that safety equipment like seat belts and air bags may have a longer warranty than the rest of the car.
Ken
Googling didn't turn up anything really useful, other than the idea that safety equipment like seat belts and air bags may have a longer warranty than the rest of the car.
Ken
There are kits out there to replace both front seat belts for about $100 or so, but it gives you everything...
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