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Date: 19 Jan 2003 08:16:53 -0800
From: paul.rogannopsamlise.co.uk (Paul)
Subject: Re: Seatbelt Locking Problem


> I'm amazed that they're baffled by it. The belts, like all > retractable belts, use an inertia reel mechanism, so that when > the belt is pulled quickly (as it might be in a collision), it > locks up. This is done with a finely balanced spring setup. If > the spring is weak, then simply moving the belt relative to the > direction of gravity would also cause a lockup. > > What I don't understand is that you say they've replaced the > belt twice. Are you absolutely certain the the whole mechanism > was replaced? As I have been told the belts and the reel come as one part, not separate. The guy from Saab who came to look at the car asked the dealership representative the same question re: confirming that the belt was replaced twice, so if they are no telling the truth then they will be in trouble!

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