Jammed Seatbelt Inertia Reel

[EaSY]

I lent forwards a bit too far & quickly yesterday trying to see properly at a junction which is at odd angles.

 

Usual type of thing happened, got pinned to my seat because the reel had locked up, but wouldn't release again.

 

When I got to my destination the belt retracted back as it should, but now I can't pull it out to put it on again. I tried all the normal stuff of giving it a yank and releasing, pulling it really gently and slowly, giggling it up and down, had a little drive up and down to change angle of vehicle, and hoping the vibrations would release it.

 

Nothing has worked, it stubbornly refuses to pull out and be worn!

 

Just popped the trim panel off to see if I can see anything obvious (in the growing gloom of darkness!) and can't spot anything that I would consider out of place.

 

Has anyone else found if there is a release lever for the inertia reel?

 

I also noticed a large connection that I'm guessing is related to the SRS system. Could it be the SRS that's holding it, and would a power off and on release it?

 

Thank You (as ever!!) in advance.

[NikpV]

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I also noticed a large connection that I'm guessing is related to the SRS system. Could it be the SRS that's holding it, and would a power off and on release it?

 

Thank You (as ever!!) in advance.

is the connector properly connected?

Edited September 5, 2011 by NikpV

[EaSY]

Looked solid, like there was nothing out of place. The connector I'm talking of looked like a mechanical device, presumably a link from the pre-tensioning system. I'm assuming this hasn't deployed as there was no impact involved, and no bangs or woooshes were heard.

 

Like I said is just lent forward quickly.

 

I'm assuming the standard locking system has done it's job (too well) and just needs a little encouragement to release the reel. With such an important bit of safety kit, one doesn't like to dive in recklessly. Was hoping someone had come across this before and may know what little splash of magic needs working?

[Rosie]

Have you tried tapping it with a mallet/hammer or size boot !

[bfc1001]

my cars seat belt has locked up on me twice now and every time no matter how hard ive tried it hasnt released but then when ive left it a few hours its been a ok ! all i can suggest is either leaving it or as the above post says tapping it. ive never taken the front seat belt off but have taken one of the rear one s out and from what i remember there s only 2 bolts holding it in to the chassis .

[EaSY]

Update - Sorted it!!

 

Just in case anyone in the future should search for this thread, I feel I should share how easy this was to fix.

 

It really needs a picture, rather than trying write a confusing explanation. Due to the strange & long hours I work, the first chance I'm going to get to take a picture in the daylight is at the weekend.

[wspillane]

Update - Sorted it!!

 

Just in case anyone in the future should search for this thread, I feel I should share how easy this was to fix.

 

It really needs a picture, rather than trying write a confusing explanation. Due to the strange & long hours I work, the first chance I'm going to get to take a picture in the daylight is at the weekend.

 

 

Hi - the same thing has just happened to me. I'm going to leave it for a few hours as per one of the previous suggestions but if that doesn't work I was wondering how easy the fix was?

 

Thanks

Will

[wspillane]

Update - Sorted it!!

 

Just in case anyone in the future should search for this thread, I feel I should share how easy this was to fix.

 

It really needs a picture, rather than trying write a confusing explanation. Due to the strange & long hours I work, the first chance I'm going to get to take a picture in the daylight is at the weekend.

 

 

Hi - the same thing has just happened to me. I'm going to leave it for a few hours as per one of the previous suggestions but if that doesn't work I was wondering how easy the fix was?

 

Thanks

Will

 

 

Just a follow-up - I waited overnight but it was still stuck. So this evening I tried a few gentle taps with a rubber mallet and it freed it up - Thanks Rosie - nice tip

 

Will