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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: KELTICKNIGHT on October 07, 2006, 11:18:20 AM

Title: SEATBELT IN KJ
Post by: KELTICKNIGHT on October 07, 2006, 11:18:20 AM

want to tension seatbelt in drivers side in my kj
doesnt rewind all the way sometimes,is getting to be a pain as have come out of kj and because the belt isnt retracted all the way,stops door from closing,pulled of cover and can see the geared whell,but cant see easy way to wind it
help
mike you the pro,help :?:

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 08, 2006, 08:21:41 AM

Personally I wouldn't mess with the retracting mechanism. You could try spraying the belt itself with something like Mr Sheen and pull it all the in and out a few times. This makes it a bit more slippery which helps it to retract properly. If it still doesn't work, get a new one.

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Post by: KELTICKNIGHT on October 08, 2006, 09:22:21 PM

so Mike
there no way to adjust the tension
will try it,the  tension on is weak,from wear
will try what you said and see what happens
might try switching with passenger as not used much
cheers

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Post by: greggmo on October 08, 2006, 11:11:35 PM

so do you meen that you dont care if your passenger has a trip down the bonnet then?  get a new one mate. stuff like this you dont take risks with.

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 09, 2006, 08:14:03 AM

They're usually left and right handed anyway.

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Post by: KELTICKNIGHT on October 09, 2006, 10:16:04 AM

DEALER WANTS 200 EUROS,OOPS :shock:

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Post by: eastryjeep on October 09, 2006, 02:36:51 PM

Don't be tempted to fix / modify your present belt or try to get a used belt from a scrapper, if it's worn just dump it, remember whose life you are gambling with! I've had an old seat belt break when it was called upon, fortunately I just got away with a few extra bruises but it still scared the 5h1t out of me!
That said, 200 Euros is a bit steep!
As most XJs for the European market were assembled in Austria, why not try googling for 'seatbelt manufacturers' in mainland Europe and buy direct. Failing that try www.securon.co.uk (http://www.securon.co.uk) , and I think Britax also make OEM belts, you could try either of them.
Failing all of the above, go hunting round the local scrapyard for something similar in a common home grown car (ie cheap spares) and then buy a new version of that belt!

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 09, 2006, 06:19:27 PM

No XJ or KJ was ever made in Europe.

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 09, 2006, 06:20:52 PM

Phone Adam at GT 4x4, he's broken a couple of KJs recently. 01268 584585

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Post by: chrisjones on October 09, 2006, 07:57:40 PM

I thought RHD XJ's were made in Austria?? :?

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Post by: isle of man on October 09, 2006, 08:44:29 PM

you can tell by the chassis number look for prefix a austria or m america or that how it is on mercedes

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Post by: KELTICKNIGHT on October 09, 2006, 09:11:22 PM

Quote from: "Mike Pavelin"

Phone Adam at GT 4x4, he's broken a couple of KJs recently. 01268 584585

Cheers mike ,will give him a ring to see what he has
otherwise dealer

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Post by: KELTICKNIGHT on October 09, 2006, 09:12:35 PM

Quote from: "isle of man"

you can tell by the chassis number look for prefix a austria or m america or that how it is on mercedes

see letters on chassis is j g m n w
,so i guess america

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 10, 2006, 08:54:01 AM

The only Jeeps made in Austria were the ZG, WG and now the WH Grand Cherokees. They're made at the Steyr plant in Gratz along with the Chrysler Voyager.

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Post by: KELTICKNIGHT on October 10, 2006, 05:08:57 PM

so where do you think mines made,mike

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Post by: isle of man on October 10, 2006, 05:14:35 PM

M=AMERICA







peter henry

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Post by: KELTICKNIGHT on October 10, 2006, 05:20:44 PM

ok,
cheers

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Post by: KELTICKNIGHT on October 13, 2006, 10:22:18 AM

just talked to dealer again and he said he made a mistake in price
i was sitting down for it
full price with vat  €472  as full seatbelt unit :shock:  :shock:
NOW NEED  A DRINK