Sluggish seat belt retraction

[asymptonic]

Original driver side seat belt is only retracting 80%. Would replace but of course no available parts. Is this something that could be safely fixed with lubrication disassembly or no? I don't want to mess with safety here but with parts (un)availability it's tricky.

 

[RCP Phx]

Thet "can" be rebuilt, but depending on what's wrong could be beyond your capabilities. There are services like this one....... https://seatbeltrepair.com/

 

[cruiser54]

Lots of times there's crap in the retractor hub. Take a look at it.

 

[Saudade]

Also, sometimes the webbing gets stiff from dirt, moisture, kinks (from getting caught in car door).

Mine will retract all the way but I have to guide it up by the buckle.

I did take them out to clean them however, the spring has weakened to the point it won't retract all the way on it's own.

 

[asymptonic]

Also, sometimes the webbing gets stiff from dirt, moisture, kinks (from getting caught in car door).

Mine will retract all the way but I have to guide it up by the buckle.

I did take them out to clean them however, the spring has weakened to the point it won't retract all the way on it's own.

Pretty sure this is my situation. I'll do some light inspection of it but I bet it's the clockspring wearing out.