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  1. Dave.0

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    You could try pulling / extending the belt out all the way to see if it got twisted somehow causing it to not recoil properly. I have not had any problems with my 05 seat belts.
     
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    #3 BlimeyCabrio, Jan 27, 2014
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    The cabrio belts can be a bit weak to retract even when not twisted.
    But they can also get a half twist in them and be much worse.
    If twisted, you just have to work it in and out until you can work the twist out of the housing slot.
     
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    The return spring on mine is weak so I just jiggle the strap as it works it's way back in. My co-pilot, on the other hand, doesn't pay attention and the strap gets shut in the door once in a while and it takes her a couple of tries to get herself buckled in. I said something about it...once...and got 'The Look'.