safe to removing the seat belt retractor fuse?

[johnpconde]

is it safe to remove the seat belt retractor fuse on a 1989 accord lxi? i would just have them replaced at the dealer, but the car has been in an accident with a previous owner. i read that it would be ok, but i'm having doubts... and instead of testing this theory with my (or someone elses) life, i figured i'd ask some of you experts out there.

any help would be great.

[mouchyn]

why do you want to remove the fuse? fuses are cheap. why not replace it?

[johnpconde]

the fuse isn't bad, but the retractors are remaining activated and draining my battery... so i'm thinking of just leaving the fuse out.

[Oldblueaccord]

the fuse isn't bad, but the retractors are remaining activated and draining my battery... so i'm thinking of just leaving the fuse out.

There's a recall on the seat-belts. The dealer should fix them but I think they will try and charge you for it or cop out and say its more then 10 years old.


wp

[shepherd79]

you can remove it. it won't hurt the safety at all.

[POS carb]

3geez came with electric seatbelts??

[mouchyn]

no, the retractors that wind the seat belt back up have power going to them for some reason. the winding spring and safety lock mechanism works without power.

[XBoom135]

I've been having problems getting my driver's side seat belt to retract. It locks if I yank on it, so still servicable, but won't retract all the way. And yes, I replaced the fuse. Any thoughts. Possible swap experience?

[Poncho Villa]

Hello all,

I have the same problem with my seat belt retractor draining my battery & am trying to find a fix. Removing the fuse on my '89 DX also kills the horn and the brake lights. Given that, I don't think simply removing the fuse is a good idea.

I may try disabling the electricity to the retractors (if I can figure out how).

If you have any other ideas, let me know and I'll give it a shot.

[Jeff427]

Hello all,

I have the same problem with my seat belt retractor draining my battery & am trying to find a fix. Removing the fuse on my '89 DX also kills the horn and the brake lights. Given that, I don't think simply removing the fuse is a good idea.

I may try disabling the electricity to the retractors (if I can figure out how).

If you have any other ideas, let me know and I'll give it a shot.

There are two wiring connectors in the door (under the door panel) that lead to the seat belt solonoids (sp?). Just unplug them at the seat belt assembly and no more battery drain. As far as repairing them, I have no idea how to do that yet. If anyone else knows, please post up

[lostforawhile]

al honda seatbelts have a lifetime warranty,don't let the dealer tell you otherwise,the recalls never run out,even if they aren't recalled it's still waranted for the life of the car. if they give you crap call honda of north america customer service,i don't have the number off the top of my head,but 800 info has it, they are in california.

[3gee]

I don't understand what the power to the seatbelt retractors does, I had to unplug them inside the doors to fix my battery drain, just removing the fuse causes the brake lamps and horn to stop functioning.

[Xaisk]

Hey lost,

All seatbelts have warranty even 3g ones?

If so, can I take my car in there to get them to fix the retractor? also my passenger seatbelt locks but only if you yank it way hard and I dont wanna find out if itll work in an accident.

[Vanilla Sky]

The seat belts are warrantied against manufacturing defect, not accident damage.

[Xaisk]

No accident damage done to my seatbelts. Im just saying over time the passenger side one doesnt lock unless jerked HARD, and I dont trust it in the event of an accident. Would that be covered by the warranty?

Just normal wear and tear

[Xybris]

When I worked at Honda I remember them replacing retractors under warranty on some 80's CRX. From what I remember they are lifetime warranty- if the parts are still available that is.

[Xaisk]

I might call the dealership up and make them replace em. Seatbelts with working retractors would be great.

[gp02a0083]

There's a recall on the seat-belts. The dealer should fix them but I think they will try and charge you for it or cop out and say its more then 10 years old.


wp

i got both recalls done for free for my 87 hatch in turners-ville NJ

[Dr_Snooz]

The seatbelts should also lock during hard cornering. If you want to test them, just take a hard turn.

[2oodoor]

electric seatbelts.... huh?

is that why all two door 3geez have bummed up paint and door panels from the seat belt staying in the way of the door closing?

I am unaware of any 12v motorized retractors, now im intrigued to investigate.

[Xaisk]

That probally is it.

I know I have seatbelt retractor fuses in my fuse box which leads me to believe that they are motorized.

[Vanilla Sky]

The powered retractors are just to lock up the seat belts in a crash. They're not to pull them in after you close your door.

[Xaisk]

Oh, so the reason it might not retract could just be a broken spring or lack of lubrication? even something blocking it? Im going to take a peek.

[Vanilla Sky]

Edd Zachary.

[import racer]

I assume your talking about the coupes from the U.S.Because the canadian ones don't have the belts on the doors.