Automatic Seatbelts

The driver side automatic seatbelt on my 93 SL2 has started to stick. Does
the track require periodic lubrication (what type) or has the motor just
gotten weak?

 

Yes, it does require maintence. I'm going by what the Haynes manual
says, since I don't have the automatic seatbelts.

White lithium-based grease brushed along the entire length of the track,
and then run the unit (with the door) back and forth the entire length a
few times.

Recommended maintence is every 6K/6mo.

-rj
98SL2

 

Yes, it does require maintence. I'm going by what the Haynes manual
says, since I don't have the automatic seatbelts.

White lithium-based grease brushed along the entire length of the
track, and then run the unit (with the door) back and forth the entire
length a few times.

Recommended maintence is every 6K/6mo.

-rj
98SL2

(sorry if this appears as a double, I was correcting the line wrapping
and cancelled the first msg)

 

The seatbelt controller box is under the hand brake in the center console.
The cover can crack, and if you spill anything then stuff can get into the
box and cause wierd intermittent problems. If lubing the track does not
fix the problem, see if the controller box is cracked. I was able to get
a replacement from a junk yard