Seat Belt Doesn't Lock

Xenostalgia · #1 03-08-2005, 12:30 PM

Not much more then that. Drivers side doesn't lock up at all. Passenger side has a pain in the butt time getting it out to even put it on and doesn't lock up. How do I go about fixing it? Can a regular mechanic fix it or only dealer? And have an idea at price?

wrightz28 · #2 03-08-2005, 05:14 PM

They still have this problem with 4th gens? wow.

same issue on my 85 3rd gen z which is a known issue and only way really is just ot get a replacement, dime a dozen at some swap meets, e-bay and whatnot.

Xenostalgia · #3 03-08-2005, 05:46 PM

Well thats good to know to replace... but what exactly am I replacing? And can I install it myself? If so is it a 1 hr job or a weekend thing?

FormulaLT1 · #4 03-08-2005, 05:51 PM

Your replacing the locking mechanism portion. You pull off the tab , unbolt it and put the new one on.

wrightz28 · #5 03-09-2005, 09:41 AM

Just like the mod said, in a 3rd gen it dosen't take long at all. And from what the mod said it sounds like it's pretty well the same.

justlearning · #6 03-10-2005, 12:55 AM

well u may wanna check for a recall or service bulliten for your ride some third gens have one for the seat belt as a matter a fact i need to get my filler neck checked for the recall cause ive been smellin raw gas here lately lol whoops

wrightz28 · #7 03-10-2005, 09:56 AM

There was a recall for the ratcheting mechanism to be replaced and the rear seat belts. Unfortunately no recalls covered the last remaining piece being the receivers, go figure. TSB maybe.

Xenostalgia · #8 03-10-2005, 11:52 AM

Is this a dealer only part or can I grab it auto zone?

wrightz28 · #9 03-10-2005, 12:02 PM

I don't think you'll get much luck through the 'zone. Best bet is a boneyard, if your honest a pay for 'em it's the cheapest, otherwise, they fit nicely underneth a tool tray in your box.

Xenostalgia · #10 03-10-2005, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrightz28

I don't think you'll get much luck through the 'zone. Best bet is a boneyard, if your honest a pay for 'em it's the cheapest, otherwise, they fit nicely underneth a tool tray in your box.

What?

wrightz28 · #11 03-10-2005, 12:30 PM

sorry, clarified:

I don't think you can buy them at autozone.

A 'junk' yard is the cheapest route to buy them, any 4th gen. camaro or firebird should work.

Me personally, some of the prices they charge are a rip off, so I have no problem smuggling out a piece or two if it's small enough.

Example, they charged $12 (50% off day so normally $24) for a air filter box, just a piece of plastic and wanted $80 for used MAF sensor ($120 new at the store). So sense the MAF conveniently fit in the air filter box, I "accidently" forgot to take the MAF out at check out. oops

Xenostalgia · #12 03-10-2005, 12:33 PM

What do I ask for? I'd be like "I think i need a seat belt locker thingie' thats about as accurate as I can get a the moent =)

And heh accidents do happen.

wrightz28 · #13 03-10-2005, 12:40 PM

It's just a receiver end. just unbolts from the floor.

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