Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 03:11:21 GMT From: Hale <notnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Seatbelt problem on Saab 9-3 SE Convertible (2002 Model)
Paul wrote: > The front passenger seatbelt on my 9-3 SE Convertible keeps locking up > when the car is parked on an incline, when the car is driven onto the > 'flat' then the belt can be fastened, all other belts are fine. This > car is 6 months old and has been back to the dealer a number of times > for this problem to be fixed. They tell me the seatbelt & reel have > been replaced (at least twice now) and that as it has not fixed the > problem they dont know what else to do! Has anyone else had this > problem and got it sorted out? If so what was at fault? What other > parts need replacement? > > Any help would be appreciated as sometimes we are forced to drive > without passenger wearing a seatbelt, which is illegal and dangerous! > > Thanks, > > Paul. I have the same on a 2000 conv. I always thought it is caused by the ball rolling to the locked position, as it would do if car decelerated rapidly, to keep the belt tight. Never bothered me enough to take it in.