Moe2244
Aurora Newbie
Black 95 Aurora
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Post by Moe2244 on Jan 13, 2005 7:43:36 GMT -6
Hello  Do you know how in some vehicles while the seat belts are fastened, you can pull the belt slow, and it would extend; pull it with a quick snap, and it locks to keep you secure. Well in my 95, it doesn't do that. No matter how hard or fast I try to pull it, it still gets loose.  Are they suppose to do that in this model? Do they only activate upon real impact? Try testing your car (esp. 95's) and see if it's the same. Thanks |
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Post by kobalt on Jan 13, 2005 8:34:38 GMT -6
To test the seatbelts drive at about 25-30 mph. Now MAKE SURE no one is behind you and stomp the brakes hard. ABS should engage but you should still get a good lurch and the seatbelts will definately engage. In the event the seatbelts do not engage something must be wrong.
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Post by JimW on Jan 13, 2005 8:40:08 GMT -6
Indeed, and make sure your next shop is the dealership if your seatbelts are malfunctioning. Don't delay on that item.
Personal safety is paramount.
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scottydl
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Post by scottydl on Jan 13, 2005 21:09:10 GMT -6
Do you know how in some vehicles while the seat belts are fastened, you can pull the belt slow, and it would extend; pull it with a quick snap, and it locks to keep you secure. That's called a "locking retractor", and just because it doesn't lock up with a hard manual pull doesn't mean it won't do so in an actual collision. There are sensors that should detect any sudden deceleration, causing the retractor to "grab" the belt and hold you tight. But without a doubt, safely test it yourself as kobalt mentioned... let us know what you find out! |
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Post by kobalt on Jan 15, 2005 6:33:10 GMT -6
So how'w the seat belt's Moe?
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Moe2244
Aurora Newbie
Black 95 Aurora
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Post by Moe2244 on Jan 15, 2005 16:35:26 GMT -6
Thanks guys. On my next venture, I'll try a sudden stop at about 25 to 30 mph, and see what happens.
Get back to you with the results soon ;D
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Post by Isnibs on Jan 15, 2005 20:26:45 GMT -6
Thanks guys. On my next venture, I'll try a sudden stop at about 25 to 30 mph, and see what happens. Get back to you with the results soon ;D Just watch your nose don't hit the steering wheel |
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Post by Custom88 on Jan 18, 2005 7:07:29 GMT -6
when you give it a quick snap forward it adjusts the belt to become more loose. If the belt is too tight against your chest give it a good tug near the end of it's travel and let it retract. It will now be a lot more loose.
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