535i - 1991 manual - seatbelt stuck

[Thanos]

Dear All,

I am unable to pull out my driver's side seatbelt. It is quite firmly in place. This is the first time that this has happened; the only thing I did out of the ordinary was to unlock my trunk before I opened the door. Related?
Thanks in advance from a very appreciative visitor to this site.

Thanos

[Kalevera]

Thanos....you mean, stuck in the latch or stuck at the B pillar?

If it's the latter, read this:

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?postid=83610#post83610


best, whit

[Thanos]

Does this mean that if I move the seat all the back and then all the way forward it might get back on track?

I am aprking in a new garage (in NYC) and the guys did indeed move my seat all the way back!

THanks!
THanos

[Kalevera]

Sure thing, mate. Yes, my pass side seat belt height adjustment cable was disconnected for a short while. People would get in the car, move the seat around and then couldn't get the belt out of it's position (has to do, I think, with moving the seat back all the way, then forward and getting the belt caught on the side bolster, which will put tension on it and lock it).

Quick thing to test: when moving the seat back and forth, does the b pillar mounting point move up and down? If not, check the fastener for the cable under the seat (pics should be in that thread, otherwise I have a few on my camera somewhere). They often come undone and will cause this.

best, whit