I'm not sure if you know this, but the reason seatbelts lock up like this is, inside of that seatbelt mechanism there is something called a pretensioner, very similar to the tensioner that you were messing with. The pretensioner is a one use device (like an airbag) that pulls the seatbelt TIGHT against your body once the cars computer system detects an accident. Sometimes the airbags go off with the pretensioner if the crash is bad enough, if the computer thinks the seatbelt is all that's needed, it will only fire the pretensioner. Remember, this is not what you feel when you brake hard, that is the tensioner. Once this pretensioner goes off, you will not be able to retract your seatbelt so whoever is repairing the car knows they need to replace the seat belt assembly. If you still have the car, go to the junkyard and get a belt out of a car that isn't damaged, because even though your tensioner still works, your pretensioner has already been used up. You never know when you'll need that pretensioner. It is designed to keep the forces down on your body in severe collisions by pulling you as tight as it can into the seat before the real forces from the crash kick in (that's why it's called a pretensioner), the regular tensioner doesn't react until the forces are strong enough to lock it up which is sometimes too late for the human body. I hope you end up replacing the whole assembly 😊😊 This is a video on how pretensioners work (all modern cars have them, not just Toyota who makes the video): kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yp6lsbF_o5yTZ9I.html

@CupOfBroseph

4 жыл бұрын

This is great information! Picking up an assembly from the junkyard is good idea too. Thank you

@atortiz

2 жыл бұрын

I had to scroll too far down to find your comment. When I saw the yellow electrical connectors I knew it was part of the supplemental restraint system.

@jasonwilson6043

2 жыл бұрын

This comment is 1000% correct. ******* ^^^^^ EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS GUYS COMMENT !!! ^^^^^ ******* and thank you for posting it in a friendly and helpful manor and thank you to the original poster as well for the great video! If you see those bright yellow connectors anywhere they relate to the airbag system.

@bluehornedram7694

Жыл бұрын

I did exactly what this video showed and its still locked. So you are correct.

@combocombo2

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was about to tear my car up for nothing 😁 Glad i read this

Just got into an accident last night. Car works perfectly fine but the airbags went off and seatbelt wont retract. Thanks for this video.

@stevent27

6 ай бұрын

Im in the same situation right now . Did u fix it like in this video?

@528Chris

5 ай бұрын

update

@CityNightsBLVD

5 ай бұрын

@@stevent27 i actually haven't done much due to weather. But i gotta buy a new steering wheel airbag. The cheapest i seen was about 500.00 the seat belt hopefully will be easier. Good luck to you

@stevent27

5 ай бұрын

@@CityNightsBLVD oh got it . Ive been riding with the passenger seatbelt not retracting since may of last year lol just last week i bought the whole new seatbelt assemblyy so ihope they dont charge ode to install it

@MrVARhythm

4 күн бұрын

I'm dealing with the same shit. I feel like I fixed everything but my airbag light is still on. What a waste to total a car just bc an airbag went off. Honda dealer wanted $1200 for the airbag, but I found a garage that sold it to me for $150.... Any advice on airbag?

I GOT SO MAD FOR A SECOND 😂 i'm glad it worked

@BATTLEPRO1

3 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo I was like WTF!

Great camera angles simple short straight to the point this deserved a like

“So the other night, some moron ran into my car... ” 😂😂😂

@roblo6387

3 жыл бұрын

I bet everyone can relate to that sometime in there life lol

@rollingrecords9019

4 ай бұрын

Probably didn’t have any brake lights

I viewed this video and removed Only the panel with the seatbelt. Everything worked out perfectly.. Thanks great video!

was just quoted over $700 from the dealer to have my belt replaced. even if i cant fix it myself, I now know how to take it off and can send it in to a company for $50 and have it fixed. thank you so much for the vid!!

@efrainrenteria2692

5 ай бұрын

What company can this be sent too??

My (No accident History ever) Honda E 2004 seatbelt had been acting up for some time and would not spool out unless you played with it, and did small moves in-and-out (haha). But then it locked up! Went through several videos, but yours went straight to the point, easy to follow and fixed it like a charm. The olny bummer was when you were shooting putting it back together and your camera was out of focus, but I worked with it and ALL OK! Thanks much!

Sweet. Nice work my dude. Love watching randon yt vids on how to fix the things I dont know how to do instead of spending hundreds on repairs.

@CupOfBroseph

5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback, thank you!

I laughed 😅 at the end when you made it seem like the belt was stuck. Thanks, for this video 📹 much needed.

Bro thanx for making this video, everybody else that covered the retractor for the 06 civic said you had to break out a grinder to bypass the locking mechanism. This is so much easier and makes alot more sense

@CupOfBroseph

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, it's a pleasure. Awesome name by the way

@roberts2760

Жыл бұрын

Damn, i have a 06 civic too with the same problem 🥲 how did it work out for you?

@jaylensimpson2790

Жыл бұрын

Do you know if this will work on a 2008 Honda Civic? Please let me know thank you

@Alvi_gams

7 ай бұрын

Fr

This video is literally a best case scenario.

@CupOfBroseph

3 жыл бұрын

Next case scenario, pick up the same part from a local scrap yard.

@leonardceres9061

3 жыл бұрын

@@CupOfBroseph yeah Might as well try to fix it first because you get to the point where you’re already taking you to court at least try to get it done for free

You had me at the end for a second. Good laugh, nice work brother.

Thank you so much. It worked for me, specially because I own a Honda (Accord, 2011) and I'm a newbie in handling this kind of stuff.

This is what I was looking for I warched this with on mute and still understood exactly what to do. Wonderful.

@PoZoLe7113

2 жыл бұрын

Do u know if it’s the same process for the passenger side ?

@loneswandon651

2 жыл бұрын

@@PoZoLe7113 yeah the same process and the same piece for the retractor. I went to a pick n pull. Just go and pill both sides if you can just in case though

And just think how much money was saved in this DIY video. Thanks for posting Great job👍🏼

Hey after removing the side panel you should try rolling the seat belt rotary backwards with your fingers or a flat head before removing those bolts . If it still don't retract then you could take of the seatbelts device . Just one extra step that could save you time ,thanks .

@CupOfBroseph

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I am all for saving time, thanks Jose!

Thank u, no other video went this far in detail! Fixed :)

This video is a lifesaver ..thank you so much

You are....THE MAN ! 👍👍👍😎

Thanks bro this fixed my 05 mustang belt is the same inside. worked like a charm.

@CupOfBroseph

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I am glad this video could help.

great tutorial....step by step directions....and it worked !!!!

Great video! I tried to look at others but none showed what I needed and most of them were shops!! You showed me exactly what I needed! Thanks

Thanks so much for the help! I thought I was gonna have to get a new seatbelt lol

Thank you so much!! Stay safe!!!

Best seatbelt repair video. Thank you

Very helpful…Finally i can use my seatbelt again.. thanks

Thank you!! Life saver vid for urgent repair

@9ml22

3 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

Great video! Thank you so much!

Thanks bro you save a lot of money I don't know shit about cars but I borrow the tools and did it myself and it works perfectly on a 2013 Nissan. Altima

Repair shops are gonna be so mad. Nice work. Can't afford a repair job. Gonna do this when I get off work

@CupOfBroseph

4 жыл бұрын

Haha #diy for life

I hit a Bambi last week in my 2014 Ford Taurus limited sit belt was working fine after that but that weekend it just stopped working. So this video will help me out a lot over the weekend when I try this

@juicethekidwrld2734

Ай бұрын

hey did it ever work for you ?

This works for me with one of two stuck seat belts, the other one seems to have a second locked mechanism that I need to figure out :) Thanks, bro..

@hopson_7477

4 ай бұрын

Did you ever find out how to unlock 2nd belt

I owe this man a beer worked perfect 👍👍

@CupOfBroseph

2 жыл бұрын

🍻

I'm happy it worked 😊☺️

Nice work. Thanks

About to try this out myself for my 2011 Infiniti I got into a accident but I got told it’s expensive for this type of fix I will definitely comment back if it worked on mines

Thanks for the help have a friend from work that got in a accident and I should be able to get it fixed for her now thanks again

@CupOfBroseph

9 ай бұрын

I'm sorry about your friend's accident. I hope everything turns out okay.

Good stuff! My daughter’s car was just involved in an accident. I used your video and done!!!!

@CupOfBroseph

4 жыл бұрын

I hope everyone was okay.

@SuperchiefApache

4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Gallego She is just fine. The nose of the car dipped underneath the car in front of her, and Yep it was her fault, but only the bumper and the license plate frame was damaged. Maybe $1500 with the damage. All is good and thanks again for your video, it really helped a lot

@CupOfBroseph

4 жыл бұрын

I am glad to know she is fine. It is my pleasure to help.

Going to give it a try tomorrow

Thanks for the video. That green disk is harder to remove on my 2011 honda element. Though I did notice that small spring fly out once you removed the salmon colored wedgei.. lol. Don't lose it.

@Slowccord

5 ай бұрын

Lost mine lol.

Great video. Thank you

Very good amazing explanation thank you bro 🤣

Wow I thought I had to buy new seatbelts. I’ll try this. Thx.

thank you ! I got mine working

I was gonna be so mad if all that didn't fix the seatbelt lol...

@joeydavid8911

9 ай бұрын

😂 he got me too I laughed it was worth a like for sure

@Honestandtruth

8 ай бұрын

Well...... better to try than not. Having money fixed everything without headache 😅

Trying this Tuesday 🔥🙏🏼 tx

@juicethekidwrld2734

Ай бұрын

did it work?

Great video. How do I know which side is the one I need t o open on my Toyota Highlander 2021?

You’re the best

❤ thank you dude you rock

Worked on my 2006 honda accord !! Thanks so much 🙏

@CupOfBroseph

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Finally I found the video that I was looking for

Thank you Joseph

Bro!! Thank you so much for posting!!! You saved me a few hundred dollars!👊🏾❤️

@bjorn1583

6 ай бұрын

so your life isnt worth a few hundred dollars?

@thomasharris5151

2 ай бұрын

@@bjorn1583corny aren’t you

@bjorn1583

2 ай бұрын

@@thomasharris5151 nope, just logical. seatbelts are a one use only safety device, when it has done its purpose it MUST be replaced

i missed it, how do you get the shiny part adjusted before the green piece comes off, after the pinsare hammered out

Thanks you man

Do you know if this same procedure can be applied for a 2014 elentra GT? Great video BTW!!!

Were you able to clear the permanent DTC code that the SRS module threw after doing this?

Perfect video thanks 🙏

@CupOfBroseph

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure.

I live in tampa and YUP perfect video for me

Thank you is work

@CupOfBroseph

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I am glad that it worked.

Hello, I really enjoyed your video! Very informative. Can you please help me? I have a 2008 Toyota Highlander that has a cut seat belt on the left rear passenger seat, (was purchased with the problem,) how can I remove the covers to get to the belt inside, to hopefully stitch the two pieces together with upholstery thread. Any help and videos if possible would be appreciated!

Boss thanks so much

@CupOfBroseph

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, it is a pleasure to help. 😃

appreciate the video...very detailed and it save me time on fixing my issue..good job THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

@CupOfBroseph

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! It's my pleasure to help 😃

Thanks Joseph 🤝

@CupOfBroseph

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Alex

I’m glad I saw this I don’t have to buy new sealbelts

Thanks, man. Hope it's the same on mine...

Will this work on a dodge advenger?

Hmmm... I will be trying this tomorrow!

I have a 2002 Buick Park Avenue where the front driver side seat belt is in the seat next to the head rest. I can't pull the seat belt out. Is this repairable? The car has not been in an accident. Is there a video on an 2002 Park Avenue on seat belt repair? Your video was helpful.

Great, will this work on my Toyota Highlander 2021?

WOW. That's amazing. Could you kindly help me with my seatback unlock please?

thanks

Will this work on a 2013 equinox?

I hope this works I’m gonna try it tomorrow

So this unlocked the seat belt and wound it back up but now it won't pull out. Does it need to be put back together to do that? great video btw

Will i have to do this procedure? Someone run into me deployed airbag now seatbelts r locked and i can't fasten up don't wanna get fine for no seatbelts on any ideas or will this procedure work?

So at the end do I hold onto the seatbelt so it doesn’t retract when I try to put the pieces back together ?

Thx!!

@CupOfBroseph

9 ай бұрын

No problem!

Life saver😁

@gerarddunne956

5 жыл бұрын

Letteraly

Will it work for all types of vehicles

I did it, works but takes a while, keeps hanging. Now the back doors will not stay locked, did I do something to them when I was doing the seatbelt

Would this work for a chevy cobalt

Can you also make a video how u put the pieces together close up because I feel like I’m doing sum wrong Nd it’s not retracting still

bruh i thought it was Aziz Ansari narrating lol, good vid

@CupOfBroseph

5 жыл бұрын

Lol, thank you

good Job! does this procedure also work on a 2014 honda crv ex? front driver seat belt locked up! thanks.

@cristinam3234

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I also have a Honda CR-V. I was reading your comment and wondering if this worked for you?

They wanted $570 + tax etc at the local stealership Thanks for the great videp

Would this process be the same for the front passenger seat ?

I'm gonna hope this will work on my 2011 HHR.

I have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, will this method work on that?

Will this work on a 2011 Hyundai Sonata seatbelt?

I’m going to try this on my 09 accord

Would this work for 2013 camaro ?

Thank

Thanks 🤎

Any chance this method will work for a Lexus GX470 or other Toyotas?

So is it working again if another Accedent or is it just working to drive with??

Hello Bro.. is this will work Nissan Altima.. ??

Mine is a 09 Civic coupe, seem a little different, it has some loose metal balls inside rolling around. I opened every screws all the way, only manage to make belt held longer out, but it won't retract. btw, I remove all 4 metal balls and threw it away.

My 2012 civic was involved in a small accident and the seat belt deployed and locked also lighting up the airbag light on the dash. To fix this issue 2 necessary steps are needed, 1st either replace your seatbelt with a good working one or send it to safety restraints company that rebuilds them they have to be charged with gas so that they can deploy the next time you're involved in an accident , step 2 you have to reach to your SRS module which is buried below the dash infront of the transmission lever onto the lower body panel and send it along with the seatbelt to the safety restraints they are the ones who can clear the crash data from the module then once this is done the airbag light will turn off, this is the correct way to do it. Nice video content but I also noticed your driver seat airbag is deployed what did u do about this ? This also has to be replaced for maximum safety alotherwise your airbag light will stay ON.

@CupOfBroseph

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information and observation, I intend to replace the seat entirely.