I bought a used 1989 Camry, but it seems like the seatbelts don't work. I yank on the sealbelts real quick to see if they catch/restrain, but they don't. Is this common for the older cars to maybe only restrain if you hit or get hit? I took it back to the seller and told them to fix it! They also had another one of the same cars there, so I tried yanking on those belts as well, and they didn't catch/restrain either. Anyone know if this is common?
2007-01-06 03:57:14 · 4 answers · asked by axlman 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
clean them with brake cleaner or WD :)
2007-01-06 05:06:51 · answer #1 · answered by FordMan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some belts have to lock by internal components that activate under quick or sudden forward stop action, your belts may be fine.
2007-01-06 12:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and they will catch in the event of an accident,,try this ,as your braking,,or turning a corner try them,they have an automatic leveling device built in to them,and most of the time try wont catch under normal circumstances,,but if you start down a hill try them,,mine are like that,,they will catch though,,good luck hope this help,s.
2007-01-06 12:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The feature you're referring to is a pretensioner, it may not have one or they may be broken. I would recommend buying new belts or going to an auto salvage and buying new ones (well new to you).
2007-01-06 12:02:26 · answer #4 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋