2nd Gen JCW Most liked posts in thread: Seatbelts w/ Recaros catch in door

This also happens in my JCW hardtop with the regular sport seats. The first thing I did was try to adjust the sliding clips to keep the seatbelt tongue from slipping, but the clips got stuck between the seat and the door. (I removed them.) Then I headed to the dealer to buy the MINI/BMW seat belt holder that attaches to the headrest, which turned out to be worthless and was returned the next day.

While messing around with the seat belt, I discovered there's a built-in "holder" on the B pillar. When you retract the seatbelt, the tongue fits nicely in the slot in the trim for the belt. The tension from the retractor holds the tongue in place (almost as if it were held by a magnet), and it's very handy to grab the belt when I need it. I leave the passenger-side belt stowed this way all the time, it doesn't rattle and it's never fallen out – even at high speeds with the sunroof and windows open.



I know this works on my JCW hardtop, but I don't know what other models will work. YMMV.

 

All the more reason to look twice and shut once!

 

thanks for the above tip, works great in my GP

 

I had this problem with Mr Salt and the reqular seat belts. I went to Mini and purchased a pair of plastic seat belt "buttons". I put one of them them on each the seat belt straps so that the male piece can not slide all the way down. The seat belt retracts and the "button" does not restrict putting the belt on. I think they were two dollars each. Chance are you already have them on the seat belts and they are down at the bottom----they can not be removed so will need to buy new ones.

 

That would be items 2 and 3 'buttons' - part numbers 72111950829 and 72111917406. Possibly also item 4 described as 'clamping' - part number 72111862636. All under $1 list each.

 

I clipped the parts 2 and 3 together with a pair of pliers. You don't have to think about it, just let go of the seat belt the button holds the buckle in place and the belt retracts. It will stop at the top and if properly installed there will be no tension on the belt other than there normally would be without the stop.

 

Did the buttons punch a hole in your belts or just stretch the fabric?