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Fix for Lazy Seatbelts???

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My car has Maritime Blue belts; the discoloration from years of use could be clearly seen.

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My car has Maritime Blue belts; the discoloration from years of use could be clearly seen.

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On my M3 I applied a little bit of silicone lubricant to the belts and it worked like a charm.

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Does anyone know if there is a fix for seat-belts that don't return on their own? I was quoted about $800 each for OEM replacements. TIA

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My 2004 cab had a sluggish driver's side seatbelt rewind that I thought needed replacing. Instead I unwound the belt until it was fully off the reel and found that it was twisted right at the last few inches of fabric. A real challenge to untwist it in the guide but I did finally get it done and the seatbelt rewinds 100% every time now. /X3

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OP - If post #3 doesn’t pan out, sometimes a simple soap-and-water wash will do the trick. Years of dirt and oils accumulation can literally gum up the works. Unwind the belt all the way, clip it off, and sponge both sides with Dawn and water.

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On my M3 I applied a little bit of silicone lubricant to the belts and it worked like a charm. Now they retract like new...haven't tried it on the 996 yet.

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I tried this with my 109K mile 996 and its sluggish driver's side belt. It works. Thanks for the idea! I pulled the belt all the way out and clipped it off. My car has Maritime Blue belts; the discoloration from years of use could be clearly seen. I cleaned it with Chemical Guys AllClean+, rinsed it, and left it fully extended overnight to dry. Although I don't think retraction is 100% as good as new, it is *greatly* improved and I don't feel any need to rip the car apart to do more.

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