Seat belt housing broken

BurnsieUK · Nov 22nd, 2019, 14:41

My seat belt housing (whatever the correct word for it is) is a bit rubbish, and it’s hard to get it to release the seat belt buckle.

When I press the red button down to release, there’s no real click. Sometimes it’s better than others. I find pressing the buckle into the housing a bit, helps.

Obviously concerned that if I need to get out of the car quickly, I might not be able to….. and it’s also ruddy annoying.

Any ideas how to fix? Do I need to replace the whole housing assembly…which from what I can work out would involve removing the seat?

Thanks

MikeGMT · Nov 22nd, 2019, 21:47

I had this problem on my previous XC60. At one point I was stuck in the car for 10 minutes until I managed to undo the belt. Only solution was a new buckle, this was a warranty job so I don't know what was involved in fitting the new one.

BurnsieUK · Nov 25th, 2019, 14:50

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Originally Posted by MikeGMT

I had this problem on my previous XC60. At one point I was stuck in the car for 10 minutes until I managed to undo the belt. Only solution was a new buckle, this was a warranty job so I don't know what was involved in fitting the new one.

It's been better over the last few days (its very odd). I have read something on here about a pyrotechnic charge in it......

Clan · Nov 25th, 2019, 15:00

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Originally Posted by BurnsieUK

It's been better over the last few days (its very odd). I have read something on here about a pyrotechnic charge in it......

The cause is usually dirt and debris in the slot and children like posting coins in the slot ! The only sure way to cure it is a new stalk , There may be a pyrotechnic device depending on year and model , it is easier to get the seat out as you have to thread the wiring through to the plugs under the front edge of the seat ...

jasmith44 · Nov 25th, 2019, 15:28

I had this problem on my S60 then I saw this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Car-S...53.m2749.l2649

No problems since but it is only 10 days.

V60D4 · Dec 4th, 2019, 22:48

I had this problem a few weeks ago. Found that a squirt of silicone lubricant into the slot resolved it. I now have a nice action on the release button, with the buckle popping out just as it should

Rocinante · Dec 5th, 2019, 09:02

I had this when I got my car. I put a bit of WD40 in. (I know I'd be better with other lubricants but it's what I had). It was fine for a couple of years, then needed lubricated again.

So I would try some lubrication before, replacing anything.

Nov 22nd, 2019, 14:41	#1
BurnsieUK Junior Member Last Online: Aug 14th, 2021 17:42 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lincoln	Seat belt housing broken My seat belt housing (whatever the correct word for it is) is a bit rubbish, and it’s hard to get it to release the seat belt buckle. When I press the red button down to release, there’s no real click. Sometimes it’s better than others. I find pressing the buckle into the housing a bit, helps. Obviously concerned that if I need to get out of the car quickly, I might not be able to….. and it’s also ruddy annoying. Any ideas how to fix? Do I need to replace the whole housing assembly…which from what I can work out would involve removing the seat? Thanks

Nov 22nd, 2019, 21:47	#2
MikeGMT VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:31 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kingston upon Hull, E.Yorks.	I had this problem on my previous XC60. At one point I was stuck in the car for 10 minutes until I managed to undo the belt. Only solution was a new buckle, this was a warranty job so I don't know what was involved in fitting the new one. __________________ Volvo V90 D4 CC Pro : Osmium Grey : P* ____________________ It’s a cold day in Wagga Wagga ____________________ Who Knocks the Knockerupper Up

Nov 25th, 2019, 15:28	#5
jasmith44 jasmith44 Last Online: Today 09:41 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: burnley	I had this problem on my S60 then I saw this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Car-S...53.m2749.l2649 No problems since but it is only 10 days. __________________ 244 / 460 / 440 /850x2/ s40x2 / s80 / s60 2.0t/ S60 ES T3. Current 2008 S80 2.5 SE T A.

Dec 4th, 2019, 22:48	#6
V60D4 New Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 20:07 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Manchester	I had this problem a few weeks ago. Found that a squirt of silicone lubricant into the slot resolved it. I now have a nice action on the release button, with the buckle popping out just as it should

Dec 5th, 2019, 09:02	#7
Rocinante Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mystery Location	I had this when I got my car. I put a bit of WD40 in. (I know I'd be better with other lubricants but it's what I had). It was fine for a couple of years, then needed lubricated again. So I would try some lubrication before, replacing anything.

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