Driver's Side Seat Belt Stuck In Front Position! HELP!

[angrydan]

You can add me to the long list of SVX owners with automatic seat belt problems. As of tonight, the passenger's side belt is stuck in the forward position. I found a post from zavikan and 96svxer (This Post) who mentioned replacing / rebuilding the rear limit switch. Where is this part located for the driver's side? Is it easier to buy a new one instead of breaking it apart and dealing with the spring mess that lies inside? Finally, 96svxer mentions "resetting the seat belts manually". How does one go about doing that?

Or, does anyone know of a different solution that could fix this problem? It is so damn frustrating!!

Thanks!!

[Earthworm]

There is a way to check the seatbelt codes on the SVXipedia on http://svx-iw.com/

That should tell you exactly what's wrong. Perhaps it's thinking your door is forever open?

[angrydan]

I thought of that, but if the car thought the door was open, wouldn't the dome light stay on or door indicator show the door was open?

[Earthworm]

Originally Posted by angrydan

I thought of that, but if the car thought the door was open, wouldn't the dome light stay on or door indicator show the door was open?

Yes it would.

[alia176]

Check my Personal locker on the manual seat belt installation document to see a picture of the limit switches.

Good luck.

Ali

[angrydan]

I get a Code 14 from the diagnostic computer. That one is rear limit switch is stuck on. Now that I know the problem, any suggestions for the best way to tackle "unsticking" the switch?

I used an allen wrench to pull the seat belt to the back. Then, I disconnected the battery for about an hour. I reconnected the battery and when i opened the door, the belt went forward again. However, when i shut the door and turned on the engine, the belt remained forward.

I've been searching through past posts and am having a hard time piecing together what I should do next. Any suggestions?