SEAT BELTS

Hey guys,i got in a wreck awhile back and initially i wasn't able to pull out my driver side seat belt enough to be able to fasten it, so i took it apart enough to get enough belt out to fasten it but it will not retract.What do you think is the problem?

 

I believe you will need a new seat belt/tensioner.
I think there is a lock that activates upon collision.

 

Seat belts weren't designed to survive multiple collisions. I would replace it if I was in your position.

 

Oh really,ok thank you very much.

 

I hear ya i'll have to look into it,thank you.

 

would that be a dealer only item?

 

I believe you can reset them.

But for me I would replace it.
Because I wouldn't trust it in another collision (hoping that never happens to anyone else or me).

 

I hear ya,can't be too safe!

 

Years ago when my dog was a puppy he chewed through my seat belt and I recall it only being $150 or so in parts from the stealer.

 

Good to know,that doesn't sound too bad.

 

would the seatbelts be the same from 05-11?

 

Not necessarily, go to the link below and download the parts catalog.
Then scroll to pages 146-149

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ams-and-part-numbers-with-list-prices.347123/

 

cool,thank you!

 

i'm thinking i only need the retractor?

 

I don’t think you can buy just the tensioner.
I think it’s a whole unit with belt.

I’ve seen a few ads for “servicing” the tensioner after an accident.
But I don’t know one personally I’d trust. I’m sure they are fine, but just don’t feel safe recording one.

Google - “Tacoma seat belt pretensioner service”

 

I hear ya,thank you!