Seatbelt retraction.

[steve j]

Hi everyone, just need a little help please, my passenger seat belt reel has had it does anyone know what type they are ? I`ve tried the search but don`t know what to fit as a replacement, has anyone had the same problem and what did they fit ? cheers for any help
stevej

[jpp]

I could also do with knowing what the seatbelt lock type is.

[v8s4me]

Are you sure it's the reel that's knackered? Re-positioning the belt guide can make a big difference. There's been a few threads about this before and here's my solution.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[TVR TELL]

I have changed mine and they work muck better now.

[jmccrary]

[quote=TVR TELL]I have changed mine and they work muck better now.quote]

Very clean!

[phillpot]

If it is a total "gonna" Securon are a popular alternative, usually available on Ebay at reasonable prices.


Alternatively there are a couple of repair/refurb companies mentioned in the post v8s4me has linked to

Edited by phillpot on Sunday 8th September 19:36

[steve j]

Thanks for the replies, it definately is kaput it locked up and wouldn`t release at all, I now have some good info

[jmccrary]

Phillpot, good information. My passenger one doesn't like to always come back in, so took your advice and found the ebay one for 23 quid...and the shop is about a 30 min drive, so may have to head over to pick-up two of them and do the rose joint mod at the same time.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Securon-Seat-Belt-50...

[jmccrary]

Sorry to spam...Phillpot raised a question the other day about using shorter stalks...the Fiat Punto uses a 15 (according to Securon), so getting the 500/15 will solve both the seatbelt and stalk issue
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Securon-Seat-Belt-50...

[phillpot]

Depending how far back you like your seat you may find the 15's a little short?

I'm about 5 foot 11 so guess about average, although someone at work about same height borrowed my car and when I got back in I couldn't reach the pedals, perhaps I drive "old man style" (steering wheel virtually touching chest, nose only few inches from screen)

Picture shows some little extensions I found in my box of "seat belt bolts 'n bits".

Have now reverted to original belts with nice new yellow webbing but stalks are too long!

[jmccrary]

phillpot said:

what stalk is that?

[Gerald-TVR]

jmccrary said:

phillpot said:

what stalk is that?

Its the only one he's got

[phillpot]

jmccrary said:

what stalk is that?

Original, seriously too long (and I've got two)

[Gerald-TVR]