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stuck driver's seat belt V70-XC70

posted by  someone claiming to be mikebox on  Wed Aug 24 14:04 CST 2022 [RELATED]

was driving the v70 ⏮] the other day and when i wnet to extend the seatbelt to latch it, it hung about half way out. I could not retract it or extend it either way. I disassembled the B pillar cover and removed the belt. while removing it, it retracted itself but it would not extend no matter what. I orderdered a replacment and am awaiting its arrival but that was really wierd. also the load had not fired so it was not related to that.








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    stuck driver's seat belt V70-XC70

    posted by  Robert S. on  Wed Aug 24 18:51 CST 2022
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    Same symptoms happened on our 2000 V70. Was told that the belt could be carefully rewound successfully, but that didn't work for me. A new driver's side seat belt and retractor (with "hazardous material" explosive charge) was ordered and installed.

    I recall the warnings to follow the instruction sequence exactly; e.g., disconnect the battery before any disassembly. If instructions not followed, the supplemental restraint system (airbag) SRS warning light will trigger and can only be reset by the Volvo dealer.








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      stuck driver's seat belt V70-XC70

      posted by  jwalker on  Thu Aug 25 06:01 CST 2022
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      Just want to add further emphasis. Be sure to always disconnect the battery at least 1/2 hour before working on ANY part of the SRS system. In particular, if working on the airbag it can go off and ruin your day!
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      Will I buy another Volvo??? We'll see....








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        stuck driver's seat belt V70-XC70

        posted by  someone claiming to be mikebox on  Tue Aug 30 14:53 CST 2022 [RELATED]

        Thanks guys.

        I removed the offending seat belt reel. I oredered a good used one. Battery disconnected, of course.
        Anyhow partially disassembled the old one and found that the gravity switch and matching slot had disentigrated with age [plastic parts]--if i manually released the "gravity" arm in the slot, i could extend the belt.

        New reel was like $400. [probably 1/2 the value of the car]. used reel $85...functions properly.

        v70 back on the road.

        Thanks







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