Why isn t my seat belt won t retract?

For one, the seat belt may not retract properly due to a collection of dirt and grime on the actual seat belt webbing. Another possible cause for a seat belt not being able to retract is something being stuck in the belt mechanism and getting in the way of the actual seat belt. This can also be easily fixed.

Why is my seat belt retractor not working?

Here is how to fix a seat belt retractor or a jammed seat belt. A seat belt can get jammed as a result of many thing. However; here are two more common reasons: (1) dirt and grime is on the seat belts webbing causing the belt to retract slower than normal and (2) the retractor is locked.

What to do if your seat belt won’t release?

Unbuckle the seat belt. Allow the seat belt to roll back in a few inches. Slowly pull the seat belt out so that the auto-lock feature doesn’t engage. Make sure not to pull the seat belt too quickly or hard. As you pull the seat belt, make sure it is not tangled. If it is, untangle the seat belt as you pull it out completely.

What causes a seat belt to get jammed?

A seat belt can get jammed as a result of many thing. However; here are two more common reasons: (1) dirt and grime is on the seat belts webbing causing the belt to retract slower than normal and (2) the retractor is locked. For the first scenario, the solution would be to clean the dirt and grime off of the webbing.

Can a car seat be installed with a seat belt?

Seatbelts are made to lock when pulled all the way out, so you can install a car seat. You release it like you used to release a window shade. Make sure whoever does the repair knows what they are doing, since the seat belt is a very important safety device.

Is it possible to fix a seat belt that won’t retract?

It works almost 100% of the time for a seat belt that won’t retract. Many have dismantled the seat belt assembly to try to fix the seat belt not going back in and retracting, but this is not recommended since the system is calibrated from the factory and should not be tampered with. Loading…

Can you replace a seat belt on a Chevy Blazer?

We have many guaranteed-to-fit Chevy Blazer seat belt replacements for the vehicles listed below & are regularly adding many new configurations. We would LOVE to help you with your vehicle so…