seat belt question

[dave110]

When I pull the IOD fuse I hear a click where the seat belt lock is. At that point the seat belt is locked. When I put the IOD fuse back in there's a click and then the belt is free. So in other words it takes power to keep the belt in the free position. Is that normal? Seems that would be a drain after a while. My truck usually only runs on weekends. 

Edited March 7, 2019 by dave110

[01_Cummins_4x4]

No, IIRC that is the normal operation for the belt to be free for a while and then the solenoid in the seats will discharge and lock up until you open the door again.

[Nekkedbob]

Yes that is normal. After no electrical activity the latch will turn off (about 30 min.) You can check this by opening the driver side window and walk away for a 1 hour (it may be as short as 30 min.). When you come back to the truck reach through the window try to pull the seat belt without opening the door and it should be locked and the current draw should be nil.If you open the door the timer will restart.

[dave110]

Wow, that was quick! Thanks guys. I'll try that test soon.

[JAG1]

If you don't mind I have another seat belt question....... Does anyone know a way to get oil to the seat belt retraction mechanism and perhaps make it retract better? Mine is often caught against the door after I get in.

[dave110]

1 hour ago, JAG1 said:

If you don't mind I have another seat belt question....... Does anyone know a way to get oil to the seat belt retraction mechanism and perhaps make it retract better? Mine is often caught against the door after I get in.

Wondering that as well. Maybe wipe it down with a greasy CFA wrapper?

Edited March 7, 2019 by dave110

[JAG1]

Some of that GRS.  

 

Greasy chicken skin

[Dieselfuture]

16 minutes ago, JAG1 said:

Some of that GRS.  

 

Greasy chicken skin

GCS 

[IBMobile]

Try pulling the belt out fully and spraying the last 1-2' of the belt with silicone.   Let the belt retract and pull it out a few times then let the spray dry before using. 

[JAG1]

4 hours ago, Dieselfuture said:

GCS 

Oh! yeah you right..... I'm not too bad for 92 

 

Thanks IBMobile will give that a try.

Edited March 8, 2019 by JAG1

[Dieselfuture]

1 hour ago, JAG1 said:

I'm not too bad for 92 

You're not 92 

Unless you meant something else