The driver's side seat belt doesn't always retract fully. At times, I need to pull the belt out fully, and then retract slowly while holding the belt.

I was able to locate Service Bulletin S03-062, dated September 16, 2003, which appears to have a fix involving cleaning the upper seat belt loop with isopropyl alcohol.

Has anybody tried this?

Also, how do you determine which bulletins apply to your model, in my case a 1996 Accord Coupe.

BTW, I tried to attach the bulletin, but the pdf file is too large.

Robert

 

You can try cleaning, but I seiously doubt that will make much difference. The opening is quite a bit larger than the belt and there is just not that much friction. Yes, belt is somewhat dirty w/ age, but I don't think that is a problem.

I live w/ slow return rate and have to guide it back into place.

I would suspect the bearing needs lubing for the belt storage roller.

good luck

 

Did you ever notice most things to do with car repairs aren't easy?

I kind of figured the problem had more to do with the mechanism than the belt itself.

Is the belt storage roller the mechanism inside the back door panel?

 

Yes, it's at base of car under the pillar trim.

good luck