Thread: D4 front passenger seatbelt very very very slow to retract

Originally Posted by twr7cx

The front passenger seatbelt is very very very slow to retract back. Is there any common faults with this that can be repaired (I recall our old Mazda which frequently did this and there was an easy trick to resolve) or is it time for a new seatbelt?

They’re really expensive. The typical thing to do is to pull all the way out, use a clasp to keep it out, then clean it in some clothes washing liquid in warm water. Use a bucket and some cloths and clean it thoroughly.

You’ll be surprised how much crud comes out of it. That and clean the top running surface and dry. It should then run smoother. Might take a couple of cleans.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

They’re really expensive.

Agreed. GBP 160.00 plus international freight from the UK.

Thanks for the guidance, I will try giving it a good clean.

Clean and use silicon lube spray.

Its now on the list of things to do, first car where I've ever had the seatbelts be a maintenance item...it is LR I guess....

Ahem females with makeup or sunscreen on their hands can be a cause.
Regards PhilipA

Bloody sunscreen. Hard enough washing it off skin, let alone upholstery, or even worse, the duco.

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

Its now on the list of things to do, first car where I've ever had the seatbelts be a maintenance item...it is LR I guess....

All of my cars have done it

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

Its now on the list of things to do, first car where I've ever had the seatbelts be a maintenance item...it is LR I guess....

We have to do it on the work vans as well,usually after 10yrs and 300000K's

My D4 is the same,need to sort out the same issue,silicone spray is the go.