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
    Quick Links: Deflection p/s belt? Cheapest place to buy oil filter Inside frame rails rust treatment/preventative. To Dino or not to Dino 97 New to me Baseline Maintenance Help Terrible MPG on 2002 Tacoma v6

I CAN'T GET NO RETRACTION

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by rootie3, Oct 22, 2011.

  1. Oct 22, 2011 at 7:56 PM
    #1
    rootie3

    #1
    rootie3 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Member:
    #65648
    Messages:
    7
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Larry
    Port Angeles,Wa
    Vehicle:
    '96 sr5 4x4
    HERE'S MY FIRST POST!!!!!
    MY '96 3.4 X-CAB 4X4 FRONT SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT BY THEMSELVES!!!!
    A LITE TUG NEAR THE RETRACTOR DOES WONDERS AND I HAVE ADAPTED TO THIS. IT'S THE PASSENGERS SIDE THAT GETS TO ME.... AFTER USE IT COULD BE A DAY OR TWO BEFORE I FIND THE BELT HANGING OUT THE DOOR. GRRR!
    IS THERE A WAY TO LUBE THE RETRACTOR? HAS ANYONE BEEN IN THERE BEFORE? LOOKING AT THE GEN 1 PARTS LIST (WHO KNOWS HOW LONG AGO IT WAS PRINTED) I SEE THEY WANT ABOUT $180!!!!!
    ANY HELP????
     
    rootie3, Oct 22, 2011
    #1
  2. Oct 22, 2011 at 8:02 PM
    #2
    rcbs204

    #2
    rcbs204 Well-Known Member Vendor

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Member:
    #23681
    Messages:
    3,949
    Gender:
    Male
    Welcome,
    Whats with the yelling?!
    This is so so common, its not even funny. I had a 95 and just lived with it. Really nothing you can do.
     
    rcbs204, Oct 22, 2011
    #2
  3. Oct 22, 2011 at 8:03 PM
    #3
    tacoman355

    #3
    tacoman355 WORD!?!

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2009
    Member:
    #24082
    Messages:
    923
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tyler
    Hampton,VA
    Vehicle:
    03 Reg Cab Taco
    sold....
    sub'd:popcorn:
     
    tacoman355, Oct 22, 2011
    #3
  4. Oct 22, 2011 at 8:04 PM
    #4
    TacoDawgfan

    #4
    TacoDawgfan Hunker Down You Hairy Dawg!

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2011
    Member:
    #50214
    Messages:
    16,854
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Georgia
    Vehicle:
    2011 Silver 4x4 TRD Sport w/JBL
    5100's at 1.75, Rear leaf TSB, Moto Metal 951 16x8, BFG TKO2 265/75/16, AFe Stage 2 CAI w/pro dry filter, Kenwood DDX374BT installed with Idatalink Maestro kit, Access Loredo tonneau cover, N-Fab steps, Tinted windows, EGR in channel vent visors, UGA drink coasters in the front cup holders, and a Graco car seat in the back seat
    Welcome
     
    TacoDawgfan, Oct 22, 2011
    #4
  5. Oct 22, 2011 at 8:35 PM
    #5
    RattleTractor

    #5
    RattleTractor Lube: It's the key to penetration.

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2008
    Member:
    #9899
    Messages:
    2,187
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Harry
    VT
    Vehicle:
    '04 Unicorn Tacoma
    1KZ-TE Diesel, GFC, Pizza cutters, Dorkel
    You know you own a Toyota when the bottom of the seatbelt sticks out of the door 4-12 inches after you park.
     
    RattleTractor, Oct 22, 2011
    #5
  6. Oct 22, 2011 at 8:38 PM
    #6
    Stubbs95tacoma

    #6
    Stubbs95tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2010
    Member:
    #47604
    Messages:
    3,277
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Blake
    Wichita
    Vehicle:
    07 SR5
    6 Inch Lift
    Yeah i have a 95 you just gotta deal with it haha
     
    Stubbs95tacoma, Oct 22, 2011
    #6
  7. Oct 22, 2011 at 8:45 PM
    #7
    steve o 77

    #7
    steve o 77 braaap

    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2009
    Member:
    #26726
    Messages:
    19,924
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steven
    In a corn field, OH
    Vehicle:
    1990 Chevy Siveraydo
    245k+ miles, rust, working AC, bald eagles
    this

    its a common thing, my 2001 does it too.

    welcome to TW

    P.S. we're not deaf, you can speak at a normal volume lol
     
    steve o 77, Oct 22, 2011
    #7
  8. Oct 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM
    #8
    newskooler

    #8
    newskooler Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2010
    Member:
    #43989
    Messages:
    285
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Mount Shasta, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1997 ext cab base, 2012 Base Access cab, 2018 trd OR
    Mall Crawler
    newskooler, Oct 23, 2011
    #8
  9. Oct 23, 2011 at 11:03 AM
    #9
    tmcmanus7

    #9
    tmcmanus7 Does The Noise In My Head Bother You?

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2011
    Member:
    #52970
    Messages:
    63
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tyler
    Oxford, MS
    Vehicle:
    2011 Dbl cab 4X4 TRD Sport
    - 2 Red TRD decals on hood scoop - 2 Red TRD stickers on lower back glass - Black Bull Bar - Westin Fog Lights on Bull Bar - Black 4" Nerf Bars - Polished Devil Hornes
    The title made me think of The Rolling Stones
     
    tmcmanus7, Oct 23, 2011
    #9
  10. Oct 23, 2011 at 11:42 AM
    #10
    YotaMark

    #10
    YotaMark Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2011
    Member:
    #64453
    Messages:
    161
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    Mentor, Ohio
    Vehicle:
    08 Tacoma 4 cyl 5 speed 4X4
    Rear Gate security Mod (although I seldom take my eyes off it) "Harsh Ride" Shocks and Springs TSB performed by "Me" New Cooper Discoverer AT3s 265/75R16s (fit well) Front "Tacoma Mike" light mod! Rugged Ridge floor mats. Bought another set of D rings and installed them in my wheel well. Perfect! Just hit the big 6000 Miles 12/19/11, Installed an alarm system to go with my factory power door locks 1/21/12
    its tough. Some customers bitch they retract too quickly and too snug.. others say they are too slow and wont retract.
     
    YotaMark, Oct 23, 2011
    #10
  11. Oct 23, 2011 at 11:44 AM
    #11
    ppham444

    #11
    ppham444 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2010
    Member:
    #34175
    Messages:
    2,387
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Phuong
    Portland, OR
    Vehicle:
    2023 White TRD Off-Road doublecab
    15may27-caps-lock_523d066295646a44dcee350cdebd940f9eb4e303.jpg
     
    ppham444, Oct 23, 2011
    #11
  12. Oct 23, 2011 at 12:06 PM
    #12
    rootie3

    #12
    rootie3 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Member:
    #65648
    Messages:
    7
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Larry
    Port Angeles,Wa
    Vehicle:
    '96 sr5 4x4
    hey.... thx for all the input. sorry for all the !!!. i don't know how to get the smilies up yet but as you can see i do know how to turn the caps lock OFF.
    think i'm gonna like this place.
    on another note.... just recently got back from san francisco, 900 mi. i drove I5
    all the way back at speeds of 60- 85 with the ac on (god it's hot down there) and about 500# of tools in the back. there are steep grades in n. ca. and in or so i was out of od where needed. i still avg. just under 21 mpg! i'm lovin' it.

    d and i are lookin' to upgrade from our tent trailer and was lookin' at the '04-06 dakota 4.7's but i don't think i can leave my dependable taco. will have to downsize our trailer thoughts instead i guess.
    larry
     
    rootie3, Oct 23, 2011
    #12
  13. Oct 23, 2011 at 12:15 PM
    #13
    1Bigbird

    #13
    1Bigbird Yo! Wat up peeps?

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2011
    Member:
    #55460
    Messages:
    425
    Gender:
    Male
    winter-peg
    Vehicle:
    2010 TRD D-Cab
    Supercharger!!!
    Fuel difference only when in the skinny pedal!

    My dealer replaced my retractor under warranty even though I didn't have warranty any more! Called it a "major safety issue!" That was in 07 and on a 96 Taco.
     
    1Bigbird, Oct 23, 2011
    #13
  14. Oct 23, 2011 at 12:19 PM
    #14
    rootie3

    #14
    rootie3 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Member:
    #65648
    Messages:
    7
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Larry
    Port Angeles,Wa
    Vehicle:
    '96 sr5 4x4
    newskooler..... thx for the info. guess there is no way around it, i'll have to remove the panels to gain access to the retractors..... larry
     
    rootie3, Oct 23, 2011
    #14

Products Discussed in

Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$29.13
M18 Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2" Circular Saw - 2630-20 - ( MILWAUKEE ) - BARE TOOL
$85.00
DENSO ---SK20HR11---- IRIDIUM PLATINUM power pack Spark Plugs -- # 3421 ----- 6 PCS NEW
$52.04
ATP Automotive AT-205 Re-Seal Stops Leaks, 8 Ounce Bottle
$19.21
VIAIR 88P Portable Compressor Kit (12V, 120 Psi, Forup to 33" Tires)
$90.18
Ford Genuine Ford Fluid XT-M5-QS Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart , black
$33.50
Energy Suspension 9.11104 Formula 5 Prelube Grease - 8 oz., silver
$10.99
Dorman 75450 Door Lock Rod Clips Compatible with Select Models, 6 Piece
$7.74
18 Pcs Transfer & Differential Service Gasket Kit Replacement for Toyota Almost Vehicles 9043024003 90430A0003 1215710010
$7.99
XQSM 26 PCS Fender Flare Retainer Clips Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2001-2004 Fender Flare Retainer Clip Replace 90904-6703690904-67037
$8.19
35178-30010
$10.06
Toyota Breather Plug - 90930-03136
$5.75
18 Pieces Brake Bleeder Cap Grease Fitting Caps Rubber Zerk Covers Brake Caliper Dust Cover Brake Bleeder Nipple Cap for Cars and Motorcycles
$5.59
NGK Spark Plug Stock # 3967
$6.00
MOTOALL Automotive Fasteners Door Lock Rod Clip Rivet Plastic Car Clips 24 Pcs
$9.99
IRWIN Tools VISE-GRIP Original 4" Locking Wrench with Wire Cutter (item #8)
$11.99
RAM Mounts RAM-B-367U Motorcycle Handlebar Clamp Base with M8 Bolts with B Size 1" Ball
$12.99
ALEOED M12x1.25 mm Self-Locking Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nuts, Pack of 6
$12.99
SEM 39143 Trim Black Aerosol - 15 oz.
$17.34
Toyota Ball Joint - 43310-39016
$47.03
Angveirt Under Hood Rodent Repeller Mouse Repellent Battery Operated Rodent Repellent Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Humane Mouse Trap Substitute Mice Repellent for Cars Garage Basement - 2 Pack
$39.99
SYCT Driver Seat Side Trim Bezel for 2001-2004 Bucket Seats (ABS Plastic, Light Gray), LUCK000775,Support for adaptive queries,Easy to install
$39.00
F133S with LC-10 S-Series Large Body FUMOTO Valve with Short Nipple and LC-10 Lever Clip for 12mm-1.25 Gold
$60.17
Lisle 33260 Flaring Tool
$64.63
FK Bearings WSSX16T Spherical Bearing with Teflon, 1" (1-3/8 Wide), 1 Pack
$54.99
Hayden 679 Universal 11” Rapid-Cool Add-On Transmission Cooler to Enhance Cooling (not for direct replacement of the factory unit)
$51.60
StopTech 950.44007 StopTech Stainless Steel Front Brake lines for 95-07 Toyota 4 Runner
$56.74
Toyota Seal Packing - 08826-00100
$82.71
Red Line (50305) MT-90 75W-90 GL-4 Manual Transmission and Transaxle Lubricant (MTL) - 1 Gallon
$90.60
Wilwood Engineering 260-12627 Adjacent Proportioning Valve Knob Style (M10 x 1.0 BF inlet)
$48.44
Toyota Genuine Parts 90915-YZZD1 Oil Filter 1 Case (QTY 10)
$53.68
Spectre Performance 9751 Black 4" Air Duct Hose
$51.41
Kat Sense Covered Rat & Chipmunk Traps, Prevents Accidental Triggering with Tunneled Design, Quick Humane Kill, Indoor 'N Outdoor Mouse Snap Traps
$19.96
MOOG ES3546 Steering Tie Rod End for Toyota Tacoma
$30.82
T1A Metal Upgrade Exterior Door Handle Replacement for 1995-2004 Tacoma, Fits Outside Front Left Driver's Side, Black Color, T1A-69220-35020-METAL
$31.77
T1A Metal Upgrade Black Exterior Outside Front Right Passenger Side Door Handle Replacement for 1995-2004 Tacoma T1A-69210-35020-METAL
$31.77
Energy Suspension- 9.4101G UNIVERSAL MOUNT
$27.24
Foseal OBD2 Scanner, WiFi Car Code Reader Check Engine Light Diagnostic Scan Tool for iOS and Android
$24.99
Lisa Burns And Louise Burns In The Shining Spooky Creepy Twins In Hallway 16x20 Classic Hollywood Poster
$24.99
RAM Mounts X-Grip Universal Phone Holder with Ball RAM-HOL-UN7BU with B Size 1" Ball
$36.49
Upgr8 Universal 4mm/6mm/8mm/12mm Inner Diameter High Performance Silicone Vacuum Hose Kit (Blue)
$39.95
ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool-Black
$25.99
To Top