1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Seatbelts not retracting.??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SportyTuRD, Nov 19, 2009.

  1. Nov 19, 2009 at 3:40 AM
    #1
    SportyTuRD

    SportyTuRD [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2009
    Member:
    #25973
    Messages:
    254
    Gender:
    Male
    The front seat belts are not retracting very well in my 05 I just bought last night...anyone have any tips or seen this? I am thinking maybe getting some WD-40 or something and trying to spray the mechanism...Not sure gonna take it apart tonight i think.
    They Work fin but when you get out the dangle out the door and it is a PITA!
     
  2. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:00 AM
    #2
    outlawtacoma

    outlawtacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2007
    Member:
    #2796
    Messages:
    3,323
    Gender:
    Male
    W. TN
    Vehicle:
    2018 T4RTRDOR
    I have the same problem in my 07.
     
  3. Nov 19, 2009 at 12:09 PM
    #3
    SportyTuRD

    SportyTuRD [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2009
    Member:
    #25973
    Messages:
    254
    Gender:
    Male
    drives me crazy
     
  4. Nov 19, 2009 at 12:13 PM
    #4
    timbo805

    timbo805 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2009
    Member:
    #14483
    Messages:
    349
    Gender:
    Male
    SanDiego
    Vehicle:
    09 tacoma trd sport pre-runner
    my 09 doas this sometimes i hate a loose seatbelt
     
  5. Nov 22, 2009 at 5:32 PM
    #5
    SportyTuRD

    SportyTuRD [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2009
    Member:
    #25973
    Messages:
    254
    Gender:
    Male
    I was talking to a friends of mine who said they fall under safety warranty and will have a lifetime warranty and they should get replaced by the dealer...I will find out Monday though for sure.
     
  6. Nov 22, 2009 at 5:38 PM
    #6
    rcbs204

    rcbs204 Well-Known Member Vendor

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Member:
    #23681
    Messages:
    3,948
    Gender:
    Male
    Get used to it fellas, these trucks are classic for this behavior. My last truck(97) and this one(05) both do it.
     
  7. Nov 22, 2009 at 5:45 PM
    #7
    Yoytoda

    Yoytoda The Little Truck That Could

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Member:
    #23690
    Messages:
    4,937
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Roland
    Big Bear,CA / Upstate NY(Saratoga)
    Vehicle:
    2010 Tacoma Regular Cab 4x4
    completely stock
    on my chevy i was able to take it apart un roll and remove the belt from the spool and wind the spool up a couple more turns and rewrap with the belt. Kept good tension after that... my 2010 works great but maybe the spring loses tension over time. Just an idea to try if you feel like it.
     
  8. Nov 22, 2009 at 5:50 PM
    #8
    sachou

    sachou Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2009
    Member:
    #23554
    Messages:
    696
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sam
    Richland, Washington
    Vehicle:
    2006 TRD Sport Acc Cab 4x4 V6 6spd
    Yeah, it did that in my 89 corolla. The rear seats in my friend's 99 mirage do it, too. My Taco does it sometimes, and it drives me crazy.

    But it locks up and functions as a safety device, so I'm not annoyed enough to do anything about it.
     
  9. Nov 23, 2009 at 4:51 AM
    #9
    SportyTuRD

    SportyTuRD [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2009
    Member:
    #25973
    Messages:
    254
    Gender:
    Male
    Yeah mine work properly but when i get out everytime i gott makesure not to slam the door on the seatbelt? Talking to the Toyota tech today...Will keep you posted.
     
  10. Nov 24, 2009 at 8:03 AM
    #10
    SportyTuRD

    SportyTuRD [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2009
    Member:
    #25973
    Messages:
    254
    Gender:
    Male
    took it in yesterday...Seatbelts 5yr/60,000 warranty getting new ones wednesday!!
     

Products Discussed in

To Top