Hi everyone
My seat belt is starting to not retract anymore, is this an easy fix? Can anyone put me in the right direction
Kind regards
Bipper.
Bipper Van 1.3 2013 Seat Belt Not retracting
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Re: Bipper Van 1.3 2013 Seat Belt Not retracting
It probably needs replacing - but I would leave it to a garage if you don't have experience - because these probably have pre-tensioners (pyrotechics) that need special care when removing and replacing.
Secondly, the cab partition needs removing as well as the B/C pillar trims to get to the units.
Secondly, the cab partition needs removing as well as the B/C pillar trims to get to the units.
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Thank Marc for your help. xx
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I think this may be an MOT failure if the belts don't retract, so don't leave it too late
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Re: Bipper Van 1.3 2013 Seat Belt Not retracting
You could try cleaning the seatbelt (it is known that some seatbelts are slow to retract, such as on the C5, especially if they are dirty). I have found that the car fabric cleaner from Poundland does a decent job (it is in an orange spray can). You have to pull the belt out to its' fullest extent, spray the foam onto the belt, wait until the foam goes liquid, and then wipe it off (you may find it easiest to do the belt one section at a time). After that, a spray of silicon lubricant will also help. I have used this stuff from Screwfix Direct;
https://www.screwfix.com/p/floplast-sil ... 40ml/3290f
As I understand it, so long as the seatbelt is not damaged and 'brakes' when pulled fast it should get through the MoT. On my previous C5 the drivers' belt was slow to retract, but the tester said that was not part of the test. However, things may have changed since then.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/floplast-sil ... 40ml/3290f
As I understand it, so long as the seatbelt is not damaged and 'brakes' when pulled fast it should get through the MoT. On my previous C5 the drivers' belt was slow to retract, but the tester said that was not part of the test. However, things may have changed since then.
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It is a major Fail James if the seat belt does not retract!
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Re: Bipper Van 1.3 2013 Seat Belt Not retracting
Does the belt retract when it is helped? If it does then it is likely dirt is hindering the self-retraction of the belt, so a good clean might sort it out. However, if it does not retract at all it is likely the spring or mechanism has failed, so will need to be professionally repaired or replaced.
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Re: Bipper Van 1.3 2013 Seat Belt Not retracting
Mine, on both C5s, took ages to retract. Cleaning and a spray with silicone lubricant helped but they were still slow. Always passed though.
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I think it's part of the new stricter regs now Steve, Section 7 (e)
From what I can gather, there's been a year on year increase in MOT failures, now standing at a threefold increase! The most of these failures are in emissions tests as you'd expect with vehicles struggling to keep within the stricter limits now.
Defect | Category |
(a) A statutory seat belt missing | Major |
(b) A seat belt: (i) or flexible stalk damaged (ii) webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened |
Major Dangerous |
(c) Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | Major |
(d) Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | Major |
(e) Seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | Major |
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Re: Bipper Van 1.3 2013 Seat Belt Not retracting
It was August 2019 when mine was last done so may have just missed a change.
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Thanks Everyone A good clean did the trick - thank god
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You are welcome.
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