MartinL Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Before someone starts: I know I should make sure that the seatbelt is carefully tucked out of harms way before I close the door, but... Does anyone know of a good way to stop the seatbelts getting trapped in the door lock striker on the Defender (front door, 90)? I've noticed that brand new Defenders are the same, so Land Rover haven't fixed it themselves yet Ta muchly, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 That is rather like: Q: How do I stop my Landrover gearbox leaking? A: Remove drain plug. Wait for all oil to drain out (if any). Replace plug. Seriously, my Defender's seat belts do not get stuck in the locks. Maybe my seat belt arrangement is different as the belts were locally made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 Sorry, but both my 90 (1988) and my Dad's 2004 110 have this problem, and I'm fairly sure it's a common issue. Didn't realise I'd offend anyone by asking a Defender related question on a Defender message board. So you're saying take the seatbelts out or remove the doors to solve the problem? Thanks, I can see Mr MOT man being happy with that I really don't see how it's the same question, you could apply your logic to anything. Anyone got a real idea or solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Pass the belt around the inside of the seat back recline handle, stops mine getting trapped or fix a tie wrap anchor block onto the door pillar and put the tie wrap around the belt to stop it getting trapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 Like the tie wrap idea, haven't got recline handles on my seats (non LR) so I'll have a play with ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Pass the belt around the inside of the seat back recline handle Works for me. Though I've now lost the plastic cover for the handle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 My SIII with inertia belts does the same, I used tywraps to hold the belt out of the way of the locks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widget Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I clunk-click even if there's no-one in the passenger seat. Keeps it out of harms way and prevents rattling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 You misunderstand me if you think I am offended by any question about a Defender - it's just that the same questions tend to keep on coming up and LR themselves seem to do nothing to fix most of these niggles. Anyway, here is a foto of my seat belt arrangement. The belts never get stuck in the locks. Could be because the return spring on the reel is stronger than the one you have? The vehicle was made mostly from a CKD excluding the chassis, glass, battery, tyres and the seat belts. Funnily enough the rear seet belts get caught in the locks sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Marshall Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Well there's a first - a stock Defender where the belts don't get caught! You can probably get it fixed under warranty. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Mine get stuck too if I forget to hold the darn things whilst closing the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 similar to Ralphs response, use a cable tie and tie wrap it to the base of the frame work that houses the recline action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Could someone post a photo of a Solihull assembled seat belt fixing so we can compare the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RR Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 After I replaced both fronts with new genuine ones because mine were chewed in the latches, mine have not caught as the return springs must be stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchy Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 When I owned a 1984 110 Station Wagon, there where nylon straps on the side of the seatbase that held the lower end of the seat belt webbing. These were held onto the seat base with a screw at each end through an expanding tab. One of mine broke/snapped, and when searching for a replacement found that they were not listed in the parts book ! A similar arrangement could be made using a strip of flexible plastic (wide cable tie). My vehicle had the type of locks with the plastic shrouds fitted to the body pillars. We used this same type of lock to upgrade my brothers S111 109 SW with great success - no more slamming of doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diff Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 My 1985 110 CSW has the same factory arrangement as ditchy's. Regards, Diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Mine has the plastic guide on the passenger side but not on the driver's: According to my Microcat the part no is MTC8338 and should only be fitted to EFI V8's !! (with special V8 self-tappers) "Clip, 4.0l V8 L/R EFI Petrol" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_roberts Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Interestingly, on my 300 Tdi (1997 model) the belts are anchored much higher up than that, at the same level as the seat runners, so the strap idea wouldn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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