Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 51 1.9 Seatbelt jammed - now what?

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Wed 25 Jun 2008 21:01
51 1.9 Seatbelt jammed - now what? - JH
Hi,
the front passenger seatbelt on my 51 Passat jammed last year. It freed itself after a few days but now it's jammed again and it seems to be staying that way. The main dealer tells me that seat belts are on backorder with the factory and I've been waiting just over 2 weeks now. I'm assured that all suppliers have been checked. Is there anything else I can do? I don't want to risk getting lumbered with "you ordered it, here's the bill" if I can get sorted more quickly (cheaply?) elsewhere.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks,
JH

Edited by JH on 25/06/2008 at 21:03

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Wed 25 Jun 2008 21:08
51 1.9 Seatbelt jammed - now what? - adverse camber
jammed how?

the buckle jammed in the fastening? The reel not retracting or not coming out?

check the part numbers against seat/skoda and try them?
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Wed 25 Jun 2008 21:09
51 1.9 Seatbelt jammed - now what? - JH
Thanks A. The belt is fully retracted and won't move when pulled.
JH
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Thu 26 Jun 2008 00:09
51 1.9 Seatbelt jammed - now what? - 659FBE
I had a seat belt changed under warranty on my Skoda Superb (lazy return spring). It took them 2 days to get one which I thought was just about acceptable.

Ask a Skoda dealer if they will order one for you.

659.
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Thu 26 Jun 2008 20:33
51 1.9 Seatbelt jammed - now what? - JohnM{P}
Try Quickfit Safety Belt Services on 020 8206 0101 in Stanmore
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