Help Integra - Automatic Seatbelt broken! - Honda-Acura.net

acuraash123 · 12-18-03, 06:45 PM

Hi all,

I have an 1991 Acura Integra.

The problem is that the driver's side automatic seatbelt (shoulder belt) doesn't always retract like it should. In other words, sometimes it retracts 100%, sometimes it retracts 0%, other times it will begin to retract and get stuck somewhere in between.

Whether it works or not seems random, in terms of the time of day that i am driving. The only thing that is consistent is the sound of the constant error beep that indicates that a seatbelt malfunction has occured.

Any help with this problem would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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Tobra · 12-18-03, 11:33 PM

Can you leave it in the retracted position and uncip it, or is bolted together?

Shore 96 Teg · 12-19-03, 12:48 AM

you can unclip them....i remember my dad had a 2gen GS back in the day when i was like 13. They can be unclipped but i dont know if u can keep it in one spot. T

**MrFatbooty** · 12-19-03, 01:28 AM

The great thing about seatbelts is that car companies are required by the government to provide a lifetime warranty on them. If you ever have a problem with anything seatbelt-related then you can get it fixed for free at the Acura dealer.

Tobra · 12-19-03, 11:38 AM

Fats, you really are smarter than me

**airon** · 12-19-03, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrFatbooty
The great thing about seatbelts is that car companies are required by the government to provide a lifetime warranty on them. If you ever have a problem with anything seatbelt-related then you can get it fixed for free at the Acura dealer.

tis correct

integboy97 · 12-21-03, 06:25 PM

yeah i heard that too! never had any problems with mine but thats because i never wear them

is there a pattern when it reatracts or gets stuck at times

like in the morning, or when its cold etc??

sleepin91teg · 12-23-03, 09:02 PM

Hey man, i understand ur problem perfectly, some guys said take it to acura and they will fix it for free etc...i dont know about that, but i just gutted my 91 LS for a drag car, and i got rid of those, so if you want to, ill sell the motor to you...u name a price ur willing to pay, and set up shipping and ill send it to you...i got no need for it...lemme know man! ttyl

Josh

mbsanjose · 01-18-04, 07:26 PM

acuraash123

My daughter has a 1990 acura integra that had the driver's side automatic shoulder belt stop working. Did you attempt to have the Acura dealer take care of it? Was there a charge?

Thanks mbsanjose

Azinracer · 01-18-04, 08:21 PM

yea definately seatbelt is covered for free, it's under warrenty, lol i believe i still have my original warrenty manuel stating what's covered and seatbelt is lifetime, haven't gone in yet cuz i don't have a problem but i'm curious if anyone's gotten it fixed really for "free" it'll just be good to know.

oh and as for the one position fix.....have the seatbelts to the position you want, which of coure should be up. then go under the hood into the fuse box and pull the seatbelt motor fuse, don't pull the left or right one, just pull the back up fuse, and done it's set into one position. if you want to manually unhook and hook the belt you can do so still providing safety.

g2tegls · 01-19-04, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by integboy97
yeah i heard that too! never had any problems with mine but thats because i never wear them

Good idea!

AILS91 · 07-17-05, 06:47 PM

I have the same problem. mine just broke last night. I bought the car used though....will that be a problem? I hope not cause I dont have much money....

**TheOtherDave™** · 07-17-05, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AILS91

I have the same problem. mine just broke last night. I bought the car used though....will that be a problem? I hope not cause I dont have much money....

Go ahead and go to the dealer.
I'm 99% sure that federal law requires them to at least have the parts available to repair those automatic seat belts. I'm less confident about the whole "free repair" part.

Worst case scenario, you can just get an estimate for the repair.

doacura · 07-22-05, 06:18 PM

parts and labor will be free if it's "seatbelt related" but you'll probably have to pay for the diagnostic fee which is like 100 bucks at the dealership. i'm in the process of having my integra seatbelt fixed but the dealer is giving me a bunch of bull about the problem being in the door latch which is not part of the seatbelt system. so i called the acura customer relations to open up a case and they will be sending a case manager to see if the problem is covered under warranty.

AILS91 · 08-04-05, 04:14 AM

WEll I took my car in last week and this upcoming tuesday I get all new seatbelt for FREE that's right FREE!!! the parts and labor would have cost me about $1500 that's alot of money for seatbelts...lol. I guess the motor and rails were bad..ouch glad I dont gotta pay for it

well that's my good news..

12-18-03, 11:33 PM	#2
Tobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sacramelto, home after 10 years in Texas Posts: 2,299	Can you leave it in the retracted position and uncip it, or is bolted together? __________________ “If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough horsepower.” Mark Donahue

12-19-03, 12:48 AM	#3
Shore 96 Teg I miss my 93 VTEC Lude :( Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Jersey Posts: 531	you can unclip them....i remember my dad had a 2gen GS back in the day when i was like 13. They can be unclipped but i dont know if u can keep it in one spot. T __________________ R.I.P. Gecko (August 7, 2003 odo:78,834 miles) http://home.comcast.net/~shore96teg/wintersig.jpg ADR Sukudos wrapped in 215/40 Toyo Proxies ZF4's \|\| H&R Race Springs \|\| Gabriel Struts \|\| Wings West RS Lip

12-19-03, 11:38 AM	#5
Tobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sacramelto, home after 10 years in Texas Posts: 2,299	Fats, you really are smarter than me __________________ “If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough horsepower.” Mark Donahue

12-21-03, 06:25 PM	#7
integboy97 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: aZ Posts: 1,291	yeah i heard that too! never had any problems with mine but thats because i never wear them is there a pattern when it reatracts or gets stuck at times like in the morning, or when its cold etc?? __________________ "The truth is, you could slit my throat and with my one last gasping breath I'd apologize for bleeding on your shirt" Taking Back Sunday - "You're So Last Summer"

01-18-04, 08:21 PM	#10
Azinracer Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fremont Posts: 55	yea definately seatbelt is covered for free, it's under warrenty, lol i believe i still have my original warrenty manuel stating what's covered and seatbelt is lifetime, haven't gone in yet cuz i don't have a problem but i'm curious if anyone's gotten it fixed really for "free" it'll just be good to know. oh and as for the one position fix.....have the seatbelts to the position you want, which of coure should be up. then go under the hood into the fuse box and pull the seatbelt motor fuse, don't pull the left or right one, just pull the back up fuse, and done it's set into one position. if you want to manually unhook and hook the belt you can do so still providing safety. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289792219

12-19-03, 01:28 AM	#4
MrFatbooty Wannabe yuppie Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 25,568	The great thing about seatbelts is that car companies are required by the government to provide a lifetime warranty on them. If you ever have a problem with anything seatbelt-related then you can get it fixed for free at the Acura dealer.

12-23-03, 09:02 PM	#8
sleepin91teg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 15	Hey man, i understand ur problem perfectly, some guys said take it to acura and they will fix it for free etc...i dont know about that, but i just gutted my 91 LS for a drag car, and i got rid of those, so if you want to, ill sell the motor to you...u name a price ur willing to pay, and set up shipping and ill send it to you...i got no need for it...lemme know man! ttyl Josh

01-18-04, 07:26 PM	#9
mbsanjose Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1	acuraash123 My daughter has a 1990 acura integra that had the driver's side automatic shoulder belt stop working. Did you attempt to have the Acura dealer take care of it? Was there a charge? Thanks mbsanjose

07-17-05, 06:47 PM	#12
AILS91 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 78	I have the same problem. mine just broke last night. I bought the car used though....will that be a problem? I hope not cause I dont have much money....

07-22-05, 06:18 PM	#14
doacura Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	parts and labor will be free if it's "seatbelt related" but you'll probably have to pay for the diagnostic fee which is like 100 bucks at the dealership. i'm in the process of having my integra seatbelt fixed but the dealer is giving me a bunch of bull about the problem being in the door latch which is not part of the seatbelt system. so i called the acura customer relations to open up a case and they will be sending a case manager to see if the problem is covered under warranty.

08-04-05, 04:14 AM	#15
AILS91 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 78	WEll I took my car in last week and this upcoming tuesday I get all new seatbelt for FREE that's right FREE!!! the parts and labor would have cost me about $1500 that's alot of money for seatbelts...lol. I guess the motor and rails were bad..ouch glad I dont gotta pay for it well that's my good news..

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