mk2 Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Just about every Lupo I've seen has front seat belt problems. They just don't like retracting. Haven't figured out why just yet, but I guess that this is a very common problem. If you manually feed the belt back up, it reels in no problem. Locking is fine as does the inertia reel lock system. Has anyone had a look at what's going on? Anyone had the same issues and successfully sorted them? What causes it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Retract it and soak in a bucket overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Silicone spray along the belt and work back and forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 The angle the reel is at seems to do the trick as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted June 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Rich said: Retract it and soak in a bucket overnight. Tried silicone. Nope. No different. But soak the reel of belt material in what? What are we trying to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Clean the human filth and grease off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted June 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Ah. Ok, sounds like it needs a good soak in some biological clothes detergent. Will try it next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR5V Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 The extreme cleaning method is pressure washer - with the belts out of the car - at a reasonable distance... too close and the nylon starts to fray - don't ask how I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 15 hours ago, LR5V said: The extreme cleaning method is pressure washer - with the belts out of the car - at a reasonable distance... too close and the nylon starts to fray - don't ask how I know! So how do you know 💁🏽♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, Silver! said: So how do you know 💁🏽♂️ Doesn't even need asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 GTI belts seem to get dirty very easily, I watched a vid on YouTube where the guy retracted them out and left them in a bucket of water with washing machine detergent in it for an hour or so, let them dry out and then showed them retracting in properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 18 hours ago, mk2 said: What are we trying to do? On 6/9/2019 at 1:59 PM, mk2 said: Just about every Lupo I've seen has front seat belt problems. Anyone had the same issues and successfully sorted them? Can't beat washing up liquid for removing grime and grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR5V Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Silver! said: So how do you know 💁🏽♂️ I destroyed the rear lap belt on Red Mk3 Anniversary belt - going too close with the pressure washer - the difference in feel of the belt changes considerably after they are cleaned. Pressure washing internal carpets (out of the car) is good too... but I draw the line at seats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 Seats are fine. Just don't be stupid whilst doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 1:42 PM, Rich said: Doesn't even need asking. Humour a poorly old man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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