Seat Belt Not Retracting Quickly or Properly❓ MoT Fail 😥

Is your car seat belt not retracting properly❓ OR maybe your seat belt is slow to retract. This is an MoT fail in the UK and extremely common. Let me show an easy DIY fix for zero cost.

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[shykaliguy]

I was getting ready to buy a new seat belt. But you just may have saved me a hundred bucks. Thanks:-) and Merry Christmas

[justxbreathe]

What a wholesome, pleasant lad. 10/10 whether it works or not 😄

[adamhamilton]

Thank you, this is very helpful!! My passenger side belt is to the point where sometimes I get home and find the buckle outside the car with the belt trapped in the door 🙄😂

[montoya]

Wow, you just saved me $100! I was looking for a whole new assembly because I thought it was the retractor. Thanx.

[mr.d]

I have this issue beginning to happen on my nb2 mx-5. Thought it was the mechanism itself that was failing and that the seatbelt would need replacing. Will try this. Nice.

[ACDCZippo]

After cleaning the seatbelt, you can add a very light layer of silicone spray to further aid the retracting. Same goes for the mechanism. A little spray goes a long way.

[TammiTrail-ww]

Thank you for this easy fix, we're in November, will give it a try next spring until then a good wipe down may help

[davenaylor]

Notice this is a Saab 9-3 your demonstrating on. I had one of these new back in 2003. There was an issue with slow belt retraction on this model. The fix at the time was to replace the whole seatbelt for a new one. This was done under warranty, and I don’t know if it continued to be an issue on later 9-3’s, or if they resolved it by fitting different belts from new. Maybe they didn’t want the mechanics getting dish pan hands by using your method! 😂

[suecurran]

I tried this and it didn't seem to work - so disappointed thinking of replacement cost, it over the next several days it got better and better, ok now. So I think it's very important to ensure belt is completely dry before use. Thanks so much for the tip.

[dalilacunha]

Thanks! Gonna give this a try on my 1998 vehicle.

[kevinthebespectacledpilgrim]

This no doubt works, but you can also spray the retraction mechanism with rapid drying silicone spray lubricant. I’ve used this method successfully on rear seat restraints.

[namAlexander]

Defiantly trying this as ive had this issue on my leon mk1 for a while, i was even going to look at the mechanism like use a release fluid

[kris]

Thanks a lot. However I need to wait until summer - or spring at least. It's now well below zero C where I live :) Merry Christmass

[laura]

I’ve tried it but it doesn’t seem to be working, had acetone and window cleaner on the retractor as well as soaking the belt. If they pull it out the door backwards then it’s not working but if they hold it out like it was going to be plugged in then it goes back mostly. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[shareforeverything]

I have same problem on my Front Driver Seat belt, But my problem bit wierd. The seat belt get stuck only during the sunny temperature, not during Rainy & Winter situation. Do you have any suggestion in this case only wh it happens during sunny weather?

Pull belt out and spray with silicon both sides, job done!

[backjarton]

Another good way to future proof after you’ve cleaned it, bit of furniture polish on a microfibre does the trick.

[hemakantipudi]

hi my not seat belt stopped retracting long length sitting back not retracting at all how to fix that

[pravardhanus]

I thought the springs might have gone bad.

[wakeuptheNWO]

Brilliant will try this if ever needed I've had old cars that were like this but luckily never mot failed on it, I don't suppose you have any suggestions for a belt that keeps twisting around but when you take it off it goes back normal and then you put it on its normal after driving for 5 mins it's twisted and sticking into me again Its driving me nuts