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11-18-2014, 10:05 PM
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w124 seat belt question
Hey all,
I'm starting to question weather the seat belt in my 91 300E is faulty... Every seat belt that I've known always locks up when you pull on it hard and fast, the other day I tried it on mine and it didn't lock. I pulled as fast as I could and nothing.. Are they supposed to do this? I know it has pretensioners but I would imagine even in a small crash that doesn't require SRS the seat belt should still lock right?  I'd hate to get in an accident and find out there that my seat belt is faulty, with my face meshed into the windshield :/
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11-19-2014, 06:33 PM
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 since I'm going to have to replace it, any info on the job? That plastic piece on the pillar has to come out, does the seat also? Is this an easy job? Called Mercedes and the part is 389$ -_-
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11-20-2014, 01:05 PM
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There is a firm back in the Boston area that rebuilds them for around $60. I had the same problem with my '97 CL500. We removed the entire belt assembly, mailed it to them they turned it right around. Works perfectly. I would also suggest when you have it removed from the car to soak it in lukewarm solution of Tide laundry soap to get the dirt out.
I think the name of the firm is "Safety Restore" Anziani
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11-20-2014, 01:08 PM
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Here is the website. Looks like the prices have gone up slightly.
Seat Belt Repair & Airbag Reset - Safety Restore Anziani
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11-21-2014, 01:48 AM
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Thank you for the website!!! 65$ is muuuuuch better than 389! I have to contact them though because they say they repair models up to 1996 and my w124 is a 1991 so hopefully they will still take it! Just unsettling to know the seat belt doesn't work 
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#7
11-21-2014, 01:59 AM
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I do not know about 91 300E but I would go to the JY and pull on the belt of the same model year. Some belts work on 'jerking' movement of belt, some works on car's movement. There is a pendulum inside and if the car decelerates then it will trigger and lockup the belt. I think you can try to brake HARD and pull on the belt at the same time and see whether it locks. I suspect it would.
info here
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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.  W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html 1 X 2006 CDI 1 x 87 300SDL 1 x 87 300D 1 x 87 300TDT wagon 1 x 83 300D 1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.
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11-21-2014, 02:40 PM
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the belt unit is then unfastened from the car and snaked out of the plastic slider piece. Make note on how its assembled.
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11-21-2014, 07:31 PM
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If you are interested in used I have belts from a 1995 E320 (98k miles). $54 includes UPS shipping to CA.
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11-22-2014, 08:31 PM
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I tried this (broke my old finish piece) - found an aluminum one which was useless for me - repaired my old one with a piece of metal and pop rivets.
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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model) 1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017) 2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)
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11-25-2014, 05:42 PM
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Thanks for the replies! I messed around with the belt by just pulling on it and now it locks off and on and pulled hard the same situation with the passenger side, I have yet to call the company up and see if they are able to refurbish mine but will do so..
Thank you anyways Hanno for the offer, I'll give these people a call and see what happens next! Just want to get these things fixed!
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76 MG Midget 78 Datsun 280Z 86 Peugeot 505 01 Subaru Outback “Owning a car is like owning a dog. Every now and then, it craps on the carpet — but it’s still your dog.” - Jeremy Clarkson
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11-26-2014, 04:08 PM
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Appreciate that. Sounds like exercising them made a difference. Also thank Zulfiqar for providing fitment information.
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Hanno '79 6.9 Sold (after 27 years) '83 280SL, 5 spd. '94 E320 Sdn. 5 spd conversion '02 E320 Sdn.(on loan to mom!) '87 300E (5 spd. conversion) Sold '05 E500 Wagon
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12-01-2014, 08:12 PM
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Well, gave that company a call and they don't refurb my seat belts, purely 1996 year models and up
only option is the 389$ part from dealer, worth it if I ever need it, just unsettling to know mine isn't working until I fix it >_< everyone check your seat belts and make sure they're working properly! Don't want to be driving around thinking they're fine and they're as good as nothing! thanks everyone for your info on this!
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76 MG Midget 78 Datsun 280Z 86 Peugeot 505 01 Subaru Outback “Owning a car is like owning a dog. Every now and then, it craps on the carpet — but it’s still your dog.” - Jeremy Clarkson
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