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1) fit new seatbelts, but at Suzuki prices it might be cheaper to get a new car.
2) try cleaning the seatbelt, it is dirt and grease on the belt making it all clammy that jams it in the top loop.
3) wind a bit more tension on the spring (and clean the belt)
4) spray Mr Sheen on the belt, and hope the silicone will make it a bit more slippery.
5) (My choice ) make sure that you throw all the seatbelt into the back seat when you get out.
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
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Throwing it on the seat when you get out works, but more annoying is when you get in and the buckle/clip has slid down to the floor between the seat and door.. Little things hey.. lol
Might have to try the silicon spray idea though ..
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rappey wrote: My passenger belt sucks just as much as the drivers side
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So does mine
IF IT AINT BROKE, KEEP FIXING IT UNTIL IT IS
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I did just like some youtube instruction video told me.
If this is MOT problem you are better off spraying them with silicone spray as it will last for a couple of days until the MOT is done.
I think my problem got worse when i got my 2004 leather seats. old seats was 2005 fabric seats.
annoying when you slam the car door behind you and you get the wrong feedback sound..
Guessing that the spring just gets weak when you tighten them allready weak from use and age..
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Am I right in thinking there is too much friction at the top location. I seem to remember doing something with the plastic up there and opening the slot to reduce dragging.Lambert wrote: Before I loose the will to live and fit harnesses what are my options for improving the retraction of the front seatbelts, they're getting on my nerves in a big way?
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It made as much difference as cleaning the belts did to yakuza's car.
From the Draft version of the 2018 MOT manual www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-i...3-4-5-and-7-vehicles
For retracting seat belts, check that excess webbing is wound into the retracting unit with the mechanism fastened and the seat unoccupied. Check this with the seat base set in its rearmost position.
Some types of retracting belt might need manual help before they retract. If a temporary device is fitted to prevent retraction, you can remove it.
Mine have passed MOT like it for years....
(And from May it is a MAJOR FAIL if the seat base won't adjust and lock in all the positions, even if it was/will positively lock in the one you use and you are the only driver )
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Lambert wrote: A bit of gentle file action you mean? Has to be worth a look.
I don't think what I did was filing as that will roughen the surface. I am sure I used sand paper strips working from coarse to start with to shift material through to super fine to get back a smooth surface. Also the edges of the belt grip too. I can't be sure as it is a good few years ago.
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