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Automatic seat belt problems
Hi everybody, I have noticed in the past few days that when the car is cold, my automatic seatbelts dont function. As soon as the car warms up they work fine. Only seems to happen when its fairly cold out (less than 10 or so). Anyone else have this problem or ideas on how to fix it? Thanks.
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Re: Automatic seat belt problems
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My driver's side occasionally doesn't work for no apparent reason. Very random, at any time of year. It always fails in the "back" position, which is a good thing I guess. Generally it stays stuck for two or three times of opening the door, turnig the ignition on and off. Then it magically works again. I think I'll take the cleaning advice, sounds good.
This brings up a question I was considering posting here recently. The big question would be has anyone ever converted their 92 or 93 automatic seat belts to the manuel belts. But I'm 99% sure that answer is no. So the next would be, for those that have seen both types of SVX seat belts, what different parts would such a conversion require, could it be done easily, etc. I'm assuming Subaru tried to get away with as little new parts as possible when they changed it for 94. Like the 97 grille fitting right into all other years, no additional parts needed. OK, probably not THAT easy, but you know what I mean. Without ever seeing a 94+ in person, at first glance I am thinking new interior door trim piece to replace the old one and the track assembly. And the one piece seatbelt. Maybe a few extra guides to hold it in place? Anyone one out there with a newer SVX have complaints about how the manuel belt is set up? Like having to reach back too far to get it, or it gets in the way, etc? I've never been a big fan of automatic seat belts. When they first came out it was a big "Ohhhhhh Ahhhhhhh" high tech gagetry thing. It's kinda nice to have it gently place the shoulder belt over you, but you still have to reach down and fasten the lap belt and half the time people that aren't used to them forget to do that, in which case they just as well not be wearing one. Probably why they stopped making them on all cars by the mid 90's. So we're left with a questionable safety product that makes an obnoxious noise and no longer impresses anybody as being "futuristic" just annoying. And outdated, one of the few giveaways that our still currently styled SVXes are actually ten years old. Not to mention it is just one more mechanical thing to gum up and break on our ever aging cars. <Monday rant mode off> Hope I'm not offending, those that know me know I love the SVX. Just wondering if anyone had looked into this further than I had.
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Ahem, I love my automatic seat belts. That is, of course, until my windows are a little iced over and I have to open the door to look out. Ever heard of Marie Antoinette?
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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I have not had this problem with my SVX but on my Loyale wagon.Drivers side would not work every once in a while.I checked out the track and it was fine. I ended up taking the end cap of the drive motor off and cleaning the brushes and the armature with electrical cleaner. Put it back together and have not had a problem since. The brushes were pretty worn. I am going to look for another set at the salvage yard just in case it starts acting up again. The drive set up is most likely the same type on our SVX's. Hope this info might help fix your problem.
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I am having problems with mine now.
Let them eat cake!
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when it has been wet for a long time my seatbelts won't open up unless I put the key into the on position. I just figured that this was the computer thingy dieing. It's been like this two years.
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I had to have my key in the on position before it would work before, but after the battery went dead, it has not worked right after that.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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