xrt Member 160 Member For: 16y 9m 25d Posted 21/06/10 09:50 AM Share Posted 21/06/10 09:50 AM the seatbelt on my drivers seat retracts quickly sometimes like it should, but other times it just stays slack and I have to feed it back through the slot by hand. its pretty dangerous while driving because if I lean forward then back the seat belt is now slack and wouldnt do sh*t all in the event of a crash.ive had 2 ba's now and both of them have done this, so has anyone else had this problem?if so how did you fix?cheers. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68909-ba-drivers-side-seat-belt-not-retracting/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegSpec Cruise Control 1,417 Member For: 18y 3m 17d Gender: Male Location: Macksville NSW. Posted 21/06/10 11:31 AM Share Posted 21/06/10 11:31 AM Yep....common problem with these models... Dirt and grime on the belt clogs up the reel mate....just draw the belt all the way out and give it a good scrub with some upholstery cleaner. Worked for me..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68909-ba-drivers-side-seat-belt-not-retracting/#findComment-1017884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Eyes flame magnet Gold Donating Members 5,674 Member For: 16y 10m 29d Gender: Male Location: adelaide hills- 'race air' central Posted 21/06/10 01:09 PM Share Posted 21/06/10 01:09 PM I have this prob too. will give the scrub idea a go. I was gonna go to fraud but didnt wanna get a scare with the price.... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68909-ba-drivers-side-seat-belt-not-retracting/#findComment-1017947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 21/06/10 01:58 PM Share Posted 21/06/10 01:58 PM Had mine cleaned under warranty just last month! Works great again, car smelt strongly of cleaning product though hahaha. Get it cleaned ASAP, as you said it's dangerous with a capital S. For split skull! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68909-ba-drivers-side-seat-belt-not-retracting/#findComment-1017954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrt Member 160 Member For: 16y 9m 25d Posted 21/06/10 02:05 PM Author Share Posted 21/06/10 02:05 PM thanks guys I did pull it out the other day and gave the belt a quick wipe with just a cloth and didnt notice much difference ill give it another go though.how hard is it to get to the actual real? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68909-ba-drivers-side-seat-belt-not-retracting/#findComment-1017955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
icer Banned 2,335 Member For: 15y 8m 28d Gender: Male Location: Aspendale, Vic. Posted 21/06/10 02:10 PM Share Posted 21/06/10 02:10 PM (edited) I had same issue.pulled belt all way down, and on the tip of the belt and inside the retractor I sprayed wd-40 while I kept retracting and pulling on the belt. Fixed it wd40 will clean up the mechanism etc Edited 21/06/10 02:11 PM by icer Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68909-ba-drivers-side-seat-belt-not-retracting/#findComment-1017957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 21/06/10 02:51 PM Share Posted 21/06/10 02:51 PM Remember the 11th commandment Quote If it doesn't move and should, use WD40.If it does move and shouldn't, use duct tape. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68909-ba-drivers-side-seat-belt-not-retracting/#findComment-1017964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOONIN Donating Members 678 Member For: 15y 11m 16d Gender: Male Location: CHCH NZ Posted 21/06/10 07:48 PM Share Posted 21/06/10 07:48 PM (edited) awesome Im not the only one with this problem. Local ford dealer wanted to charge me $88NZ/hour to fix it....couldnt stop laughing, I just wanted them to replace the BS thing. WD40 a dry lubricant? or just mech cleaner? Edited 21/06/10 07:49 PM by osonvs Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68909-ba-drivers-side-seat-belt-not-retracting/#findComment-1017974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegSpec Cruise Control 1,417 Member For: 18y 3m 17d Gender: Male Location: Macksville NSW. Posted 21/06/10 10:07 PM Share Posted 21/06/10 10:07 PM Like I said....give the belt a good scrub with upholstery cleaner. Don't be tempted to use anything too aggressive like strong solvents....this can affect the integrity of the webbing. If you have to use a spray to clean the reel.....try some CRC contact cleaner. Unlike WD40....it cleans but doesn't leave any residue to attract more dirt. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68909-ba-drivers-side-seat-belt-not-retracting/#findComment-1017990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,331 Member For: 19y 6m 22d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 21/06/10 10:18 PM Share Posted 21/06/10 10:18 PM On 21/06/2010 at 7:48 PM, osonvs said: awesome Im not the only one with this problem. Local ford dealer wanted to charge me $88NZ/hour to fix it....couldnt stop laughing, I just wanted them to replace the BS thing. WD40 a dry lubricant? or just mech cleaner?Thats cheap mate, most stealers are up around $110 P/hour these days! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68909-ba-drivers-side-seat-belt-not-retracting/#findComment-1017993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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