Drivers Seat Belt

[Guest Chilie]

I have just bought a 2001 C5 2.2 HDI with 51k on the clock, Im currently identifying all the problems that the previous owner failed to fix and have a problem with the drivers seat belt not rewinding once released, this has a habbit of getting trapped in the door upon leaving the car.

 

Has anyone else had the same problem and is a repair possible without replacing the mechanism? the Main Stealer wants £160 to replace the entire mechanism.

 

I expect im gonna have the useual particle filter and eloys fluid issue as well before long, guess I should have done more research before buying. Been quoted £375 for the eloys and filter job at the same place, im close to trading it in as there are also a few other bits and pieces that niggle me. Squeaky wipers and loose gear knob. Worst of all I cant find a workshop manual to give me the info to tackle these jobs myself.

[myglaren]

Try and find a local citroen specialist and try and get some feedback from customers.

I have used the same Citroen specialist for years, since my BX threw a gearbox. They always do an excellent job at very reasonable prices. If they spot a small problem they usually just fix it and don't charge. They always give me an itemised list of all work carried out and keep any parts they have changed for my inspection.

It is true that they don't have the dealers resources but they have the knowledge and experience to do most of the servicing and repairs.

More than anything they are trustworthy and will always say if they aren't up to doing something that needs the dealer, or an auto-electrician, to perform the task satisfactorily.

 

The price quoted for the eolys/filter job sounds pretty reasonable though.

 

Incidentaly, my seatbelt suffers from the same problem but I hadn't really given it much thought. It does retract but takes about 20"~30". I rarely use it so it makes no odds. Passed the MOT recently anyway.

 

51k on a 2001 isn't bad. My 2002 has 118k on it now.

[iannez]

pull the belt all the way out and spray it with some silicone spray/bumper buffer.

[Guest Chilie]

pull the belt all the way out and spray it with some silicone spray/bumper buffer.

Genius idea, i will get some and give it a go and let you know how it goes. Thanks

[Randombloke]

iannez, top bloke!

 

Thank you :blink:

 

I've just put some silicon spray on the unused end of the belt, let it all back in, and there is a big improvement.

 

Later.

[myglaren]

iannez, top bloke!

 

Thank you :angry:

 

I've just put some silicon spray on the unused end of the belt, let it all back in, and there is a big improvement.

 

Later.

 

I'll give that a shot too. When I get a Round Tuit :blink:

[iannez]

spray the whole belt mate. let it soak in and then give it a wipe with a cloth.most of the clothes you buy have a light coating of silicone.

[72dudes]

Must be a common problem, my 2001 51 model does the same - off to try this later. As someone else said, it passes the MOT but is just annoying!

Cheers iannez!

[Guest Chilie]

pull the belt all the way out and spray it with some silicone spray/bumper buffer.

 

I have ordered some silicone spray specifically for textiles off flea bay, my local spares shop was trying to sell me some spray grease as they didnt have any silicone spray! Not sure i wanted that rubbing off on my clothes so I decided not to bother.

[72dudes]

Must be a common problem, my 2001 51 model does the same - off to try this later. As someone else said, it passes the MOT but is just annoying!

Cheers iannez!

 

Did mine with some Bumper and Trim Shine I have kicking around - it's all silicon spray based. Glad to report the belt now whizzes back in!

[myglaren]

Did mine with some Bumper and Trim Shine I have kicking around - it's all silicon spray based. Glad to report the belt now whizzes back in!

 

Bought some silicon cabin cleaner and a little squirt did the trick right away :)

[Guest Chilie]

pull the belt all the way out and spray it with some silicone spray/bumper buffer.

 

Just did this with the silicone spray, I also removed the trim panel and sprayed some WD40 onto the winder mechanism. Now almost as good as new! Many thanks it was really niggling me.