A A seat belt is also known as a safety belt, and is intended to keep you safe during a sudden stop or car accident. The seat belt reduces serious injury and death in a traffic accident by keeping passengers...
Do Do you find the seat belt often digs into your shoulder or neck? Purchasing a seat belt pad may be the simple answer you’re after. Not only does it offer comfort, but it’s a fun way to personalize the...
Getting Getting kids into the car and buckled in can be a hassle in and of itself, and once the little ones figure out how to unbuckle their own seat belts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-seat-belts) then there is one more thing to look...
For For people aged 3 through 34, the leading cause of death in the US is car crashes. The number of deaths related to car accidents in the US have declined since the 1960s, largely due to the implementation and...
Car Car seats come standard in all vehicles. They are made from durable materials so as to withstand prolonged use. Car seats come with various options when choosing materials, special options, and style of seating to make your ride more...
A A brief history of seat belts The first seat belts were not invented for a vehicle at all, but for tourists, painters, firemen, or anyone who worked in a job where they might need to be held safely. It...
On On a normal, day-to-day basis, car safety is second nature to most. You get in, strap on your seat belt, adjust your seat and mirrors, and drive off. It often becomes something you don’t think about, until you become...
Hi there. Sounds to me that you have a locked seat belt reel in your vehicle. A common solution for this issue is to have the entire reel replaced. Have a certified mechanic take a closer look at the issue...
The GM seat belts of your generation vehicle have widespread problems with the seat belt ratcheting device. The seat belts have a safety feature which is designed to stop seat belt movement during emergency braking. The safety feature is however...
The seat belt will occasionally lock, which will keep you from being able to pull it any further. When this happens, release the seat belt until it has fully returned to the retractor. Wait a few seconds, then slowly pull...
Unbuckling your seat belt is easy. Grab the belt buckle, and press the button on top of the buckle until the latch releases. Remove the latch, and return the seat belt to its original position. Tip You should never unbuckle...
When using a seat belt to secure a child restraint system, follow these steps: 1. Place the restraint firmly in the seat. 2. Grab the shoulder belt and lap belt together, directly behind the belt tongue. 3. Route both ports...
If your seat belt is not long enough to safely and properly buckle around you, you will need to get a seat belt extender, which adds eight inches to the seat belt length. To receive a seat belt extender, visit...
It seems you have three issues. Any issue with a seat belt will require it to be replaced (e.g., frayed webbing, inability to retract or buckle, etc.) It's too risky to attempt repairs with something that important. The broken horn...
From the accident the seat belts would lock due to the impact and you will need to replace both the seat belt assemblies to repair the problem. This will include the retractors and buckle assembly.
Hello - there will be a small plastic cube under the dash which is the "beeper" module. Remove an knee pad to access this area, and both by sound and vibration, with the key in the "Run" position (seatbelt unfastened)...
You may have open recalls for the seat belts on your vehicle. I would call the local dealer to verify open recalls for the seat belts and repair for them may be free of charge. The seat being broken is...
The seat belt retractor is like a clock spring and it sounds like yours has sprung. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-seat-belts-work) Any irregularity in the operation of your seat belt is grounds for replacement.. The thing about seat belts is they have that one...
More than likely the buckle needs to be replaced. It's unsafe and illegal to drive without a seatbelt, so I suggest you get this fixed as soon as possible. Any qualified mechanical, like one from YourMechanic, can handle this task...
Occasionally the seat belt will lock, making it hard for you to move, or buckle the belt. When this happens, allow the belt to retract fully, wait a few seconds, and then pull the belt out very slowly and smoothly....
It’s a smart safety precaution to inspect your seat belts every few months. It’s important to notice any potential damage to a seat belt early on, so that you can get it replaced. Even if a seat belt appears to...
Before driving, it’s important to adjust the height of the seat belt so that it is at a safe height. To raise the height of the shoulder strap, slide the belt adjuster upwards to the desired position. To lower the...
Hello there, A few different problems can cause airbags faults such as these. The most common problems are with the seat passenger sensor, wiring, or the seatbelt pretensioner. The wiring for the seatbelt can be very sensitive and any change...
The first thing to do is to check under each seat and inspect the wires and connections to each seatbelt latch and seat sensors. You most likely broke or knocked loose one of the seat belt connectors or wires.
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle will have a sensor under or in the seat that detects when someone is sitting in it. This sensor controls the air bags and the seat belt sensors. The sensor may have...
