Drivers seat belt not releasing from buckle: 1998 V70

SteveSarre · Jan 13th, 2019, 16:17

Hi All

1998 V70

The drivers seat belt sometimes does not release from its buckle. If I fiddle around, and try again I can get it out, but I want to fix this for myself and also for an upcoming MOT.

I don't see how to remove the black plastic covers on the buckle, so I can't see the mechanism inside.

Can I spray something inside the buckle, or should I replace with a used buckle that I have?

The drivers side buckle has the wiring connector. Can I separate the wiring from the buckle, or do I have to follow the wiring back and replace the buckle and its wiring loom?

Thanks
Steve

SteveSarre · Jan 13th, 2019, 16:24

PS

If I wanted new, Skandix has this

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...-belt/1020061/

but I would like to do it more cheaply if I can.

Steve

volvo again · Jan 13th, 2019, 18:42

One on Ebay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V70...frcectupt=true

Paul240480 · Jan 14th, 2019, 16:28

I'd start with a quick spray of silicone. Easy, cheap and worked on mine.

4x4 · Jan 14th, 2019, 16:50

Had the same problem with mine, after a bit of research it would seem you shouldn't use an oil based lube as dirt can stick to it and cause further problems later on. I used a tiny squirt of WD-40 Specialist Anti Friction Dry PTFE and it has worked perfectly since. Available in Halfords for around a fiver

SteveSarre · Jan 14th, 2019, 20:40

Hi all,

Well, I sprayed into the mechanism twice with brake cleaner working the buckle in and out quite a few (30+) times.
Also depressed the internal catch with a small screwdriver and sprayed there again.

Then sprayed a small amount of silicone spray (not grease).
Then worked the buckle in and out again quite a few (30+) times.
And again a small spray with the internal catch depressed.

If I had had some around I would have used a dry lube spray and if I had had more time I would have looked into the spray recommended above.

Seems fine now, every time.
That was a lot less work than changing the buckle and loom.

Steve

SteveSarre · Jan 14th, 2019, 20:41

Yes

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/en...ubricant-250ml

looks good.

SteveSarre · Jan 15th, 2019, 15:14

Ended up buying 400ml from Toolstation

https://www.toolstation.com/wd-40-sp...st-ptfe/p50617

for £6.95

rather than 250ml for £4.99 from Halfords
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/en...ubricant-250ml

although the Halfords is actually cheaper per ml

Willow place · Jan 15th, 2019, 16:06

What is the cure for the belt not retracting properly (Rear seats)

Jan 13th, 2019, 16:17	#1
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:39 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Drivers seat belt not releasing from buckle: 1998 V70 Hi All 1998 V70 The drivers seat belt sometimes does not release from its buckle. If I fiddle around, and try again I can get it out, but I want to fix this for myself and also for an upcoming MOT. I don't see how to remove the black plastic covers on the buckle, so I can't see the mechanism inside. Can I spray something inside the buckle, or should I replace with a used buckle that I have? The drivers side buckle has the wiring connector. Can I separate the wiring from the buckle, or do I have to follow the wiring back and replace the buckle and its wiring loom? Thanks Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Jan 13th, 2019, 16:24	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:39 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	PS If I wanted new, Skandix has this http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...-belt/1020061/ but I would like to do it more cheaply if I can. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Jan 14th, 2019, 16:28	#4
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	I'd start with a quick spray of silicone. Easy, cheap and worked on mine. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Jan 14th, 2019, 16:50	#5
4x4 I roll Last Online: Today 17:09 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Had the same problem with mine, after a bit of research it would seem you shouldn't use an oil based lube as dirt can stick to it and cause further problems later on. I used a tiny squirt of WD-40 Specialist Anti Friction Dry PTFE and it has worked perfectly since. Available in Halfords for around a fiver __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Jan 14th, 2019, 20:40	#6
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:39 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi all, Well, I sprayed into the mechanism twice with brake cleaner working the buckle in and out quite a few (30+) times. Also depressed the internal catch with a small screwdriver and sprayed there again. Then sprayed a small amount of silicone spray (not grease). Then worked the buckle in and out again quite a few (30+) times. And again a small spray with the internal catch depressed. If I had had some around I would have used a dry lube spray and if I had had more time I would have looked into the spray recommended above. Seems fine now, every time. That was a lot less work than changing the buckle and loom. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped) Last edited by SteveSarre; Jan 14th, 2019 at 20:48.

Jan 13th, 2019, 18:42	#3
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	One on Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V70...frcectupt=true

Jan 14th, 2019, 20:41	#7
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:39 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Yes https://www.halfords.com/motoring/en...ubricant-250ml looks good. __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Jan 15th, 2019, 15:14	#8
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:39 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Ended up buying 400ml from Toolstation https://www.toolstation.com/wd-40-sp...st-ptfe/p50617 for £6.95 rather than 250ml for £4.99 from Halfords https://www.halfords.com/motoring/en...ubricant-250ml although the Halfords is actually cheaper per ml __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped) Last edited by SteveSarre; Jan 15th, 2019 at 15:17.

Jan 15th, 2019, 16:06	#9
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	What is the cure for the belt not retracting properly (Rear seats)

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