Middle seat-belt latch is stuck.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

live85 · 12-16-2005, 04:18 PM

....first, it was stuck and wouldn't latch. I proceeded to FORCE it to latch. But, now it won't let go. Kid has to adjust it all the way out and then crawl into it and then pull it tight. (not very safe for a quick exit).

Any ideas before I try and FORCE it to let go? (FORCEing things hasn't really worked well for me before). To lazy to replace the whole thing.

jimfulco · 12-17-2005, 02:14 AM

Probably has a bit of debris inside it. I had one like that & it ended up being a piece of window glass, but I had to cut my passenger out of it with a knife. Bang it around some with something that will jar it but not damage it (plastic hammer, your knuckles, etc.), and shake it some, too.

**Captkaos** · 12-19-2005, 04:38 PM

Slide something thin into the latch while pushing down on the button.

12-16-2005, 04:18 PM	#1
live85 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Minor, AL Posts: 91	Middle seat-belt latch is stuck.... ....first, it was stuck and wouldn't latch. I proceeded to FORCE it to latch. But, now it won't let go. Kid has to adjust it all the way out and then crawl into it and then pull it tight. (not very safe for a quick exit). Any ideas before I try and FORCE it to let go? (FORCEing things hasn't really worked well for me before). To lazy to replace the whole thing. __________________ Mike 1985 White Custom Deluxe LWB Early 70's 350 / stock turbo 350 2.73 open differential 10 bolt (yeehaw) Priceless sentimental value

12-17-2005, 02:14 AM	#2
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: Middle seat-belt latch is stuck.... Probably has a bit of debris inside it. I had one like that & it ended up being a piece of window glass, but I had to cut my passenger out of it with a knife. Bang it around some with something that will jar it but not damage it (plastic hammer, your knuckles, etc.), and shake it some, too.

12-19-2005, 04:38 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Middle seat-belt latch is stuck.... Slide something thin into the latch while pushing down on the button. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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