seat belt tension issues

by **bingus666** » Tue, 29 Apr 2008 1:28 +0000

Hi ya'll,

my belts seem to be losing their tension, becoming loose, is there a quick fix somewhere or do I have to replace?

ta, bingus666

by **bingus666** » Tue, 06 May 2008 1:05 +0000

ah come on! nobody has any ideas?????

by **leamyj** » Tue, 06 May 2008 1:45 +0000

Will they still lock up on a sudden forward movement? If not then change them. I'm not sure that the tension is adjustable.

From a manual I have:

Warning! Once removed, the seatbelt mechanism must not be dismantled or interfered with-if there is a fault in the inertia reel mechanism or if the belt webbing is frayed or cut, a new seatbelt must be installed.
Check that the reel mechanism locks if the belt is pulled out quickly, or when the mechanism is inclined at 30 degrees or more from the vertical.
If not, fit a new belt.

Hope this is of some use :wink:

John

by **mx5ash** » Tue, 06 May 2008 4:32 +0000

do you mean that they go loose as you drive ie slacken off (and then when you turn the key off in the ignition they tighten a small bit agian). if so this i think is a common fault on mx5s and there isn't really a quick fix. John c has a c lock (or something like that) might be worth asking him about.
Ash

by **bingus666** » Tue, 06 May 2008 10:55 +0000

that's grand, cheers lads - yes they still lock but slacken over driving then tighten when car turned off or if I pull the belt out a bit & let it tighten up again - but I cant be doing this all the time, looks like new belts then... :cry:

by **MX5Steve** » Tue, 06 May 2008 10:57 +0000

bingus666 wrote:that's grand, cheers lads - yes they still lock but slacken over driving then tighten when car turned off or if I pull the belt out a bit & let it tighten up again - but I cant be doing this all the time, looks like new belts then...

mine are the exact same, when i get in the car there loose, One quick pull out and they return back nice and tight! :wink:

Isn't this the same on all Mk1's?

by **mx5ash** » Tue, 06 May 2008 11:03 +0000

Yeah same on all of them as far as i know. Certainly on mine, just don't let it bother me. I'm not sure but a new belt might not solve your problem.
This is what i was on about
http://www.cg-lock.co.uk/
I think john c has one but not 100% sure just have a feeling i saw one in his car during the weekend.
Ash

by **aquarian5** » Wed, 07 May 2008 11:34 +0000

Yes I have one of those :lol:

. It tightens up the lap belt nicely...really makes a big difference on the twisties :wink:

.

Can recommend it, pulls you tightly into your seat.....or you can just have it in 'normal position', whichever suits.

Regards John.

by **bingus666** » Thu, 08 May 2008 1:44 +0000

Yo! JC! nice one, that's exactly what I want!

thankz! bingus666

by **R-Ltd** » Thu, 08 May 2008 6:03 +0000

I am sure I read somewhere that the Eunos belts are supposed to do what seems like a fault: a little motor(!) loosens the belts to improve driver comfort. I will check to see if I can confirm. This would be the opposite of pre-tensioners ie post-looseners.
John C (R-Ltd)

by **R-Ltd** » Thu, 08 May 2008 6:21 +0000

It is true. Some models have seat belt relaxers. They can be disabled according to Miata.net by removing a 10 amp fuse from the footwell fuse box. Seems like a very cheap "cure" if your belts are still locking appropriately and would pass NCT. John C

by **Sean** » Thu, 08 May 2008 11:09 +0000

Put on some extra weight? :idea:

..............loose seat belt problem solved!

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	Author Message seat belt tension issues by bingus666 » Tue, 29 Apr 2008 1:28 +0000 Hi ya'll, my belts seem to be losing their tension, becoming loose, is there a quick fix somewhere or do I have to replace? ta, bingus666 bingus666 * Posts: 140 Joined: Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:10 +0000 Location: Gallimh Website Top by bingus666 » Tue, 06 May 2008 1:05 +0000 ah come on! nobody has any ideas????? bingus666 * Posts: 140 Joined: Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:10 +0000 Location: Gallimh Website Top by leamyj » Tue, 06 May 2008 1:45 +0000 Will they still lock up on a sudden forward movement? If not then change them. I'm not sure that the tension is adjustable. From a manual I have: Warning! Once removed, the seatbelt mechanism must not be dismantled or interfered with-if there is a fault in the inertia reel mechanism or if the belt webbing is frayed or cut, a new seatbelt must be installed. Check that the reel mechanism locks if the belt is pulled out quickly, or when the mechanism is inclined at 30 degrees or more from the vertical. If not, fit a new belt. Hope this is of some use John leamyj *** Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top by mx5ash » Tue, 06 May 2008 4:32 +0000 do you mean that they go loose as you drive ie slacken off (and then when you turn the key off in the ignition they tighten a small bit agian). if so this i think is a common fault on mx5s and there isn't really a quick fix. John c has a c lock (or something like that) might be worth asking him about. Ash http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by bingus666 » Tue, 06 May 2008 10:55 +0000 that's grand, cheers lads - yes they still lock but slacken over driving then tighten when car turned off or if I pull the belt out a bit & let it tighten up again - but I cant be doing this all the time, looks like new belts then... bingus666 * Posts: 140 Joined: Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:10 +0000 Location: Gallimh Website Top by MX5Steve » Tue, 06 May 2008 10:57 +0000 bingus666 wrote:that's grand, cheers lads - yes they still lock but slacken over driving then tighten when car turned off or if I pull the belt out a bit & let it tighten up again - but I cant be doing this all the time, looks like new belts then... mine are the exact same, when i get in the car there loose, One quick pull out and they return back nice and tight! Isn't this the same on all Mk1's? MX5Steve ** Posts: 1162 Joined: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 3:27 +0000 Location: Co.Waterford Website YIM Top by mx5ash » Tue, 06 May 2008 11:03 +0000 Yeah same on all of them as far as i know. Certainly on mine, just don't let it bother me. I'm not sure but a new belt might not solve your problem. This is what i was on about http://www.cg-lock.co.uk/ I think john c has one but not 100% sure just have a feeling i saw one in his car during the weekend. Ash http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top CG lock by aquarian5 » Wed, 07 May 2008 11:34 +0000 Yes I have one of those . It tightens up the lap belt nicely...really makes a big difference on the twisties . Can recommend it, pulls you tightly into your seat.....or you can just have it in 'normal position', whichever suits. Regards John. aquarian5 Posts: 700 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 4:51 +0000 Location: Limerick Top by bingus666 » Thu, 08 May 2008 1:44 +0000 Yo! JC! nice one, that's exactly what I want! thankz! bingus666 bingus666 * Posts: 140 Joined: Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:10 +0000 Location: Gallimh Website Top Seat belts Loosen by R-Ltd » Thu, 08 May 2008 6:03 +0000 I am sure I read somewhere that the Eunos belts are supposed to do what seems like a fault: a little motor(!) loosens the belts to improve driver comfort. I will check to see if I can confirm. This would be the opposite of pre-tensioners ie post-looseners. John C (R-Ltd) 1995 Eunos R-Limited (SOLD) 2007 NC in Copper Red with RHT R-Ltd Posts: 35 Joined: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:03 +0000 Location: Cork Top by R-Ltd » Thu, 08 May 2008 6:21 +0000 It is true. Some models have seat belt relaxers. They can be disabled according to Miata.net by removing a 10 amp fuse from the footwell fuse box. Seems like a very cheap "cure" if your belts are still locking appropriately and would pass NCT. John C 1995 Eunos R-Limited (SOLD) 2007 NC in Copper Red with RHT R-Ltd Posts: 35 Joined: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:03 +0000 Location: Cork Top by Sean » Thu, 08 May 2008 11:09 +0000 Put on some extra weight? ..............loose seat belt problem solved! Sean og Sean * Posts: 463 Joined: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:18 +0000 Location:** Cork (boy....!) Top


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