1989 Volvo 740

1989 VOLVO 740
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QUIKE
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Interior problem
1989 Volvo 740 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 200k miles

seat belt retractor detached for seat removal (was working fine) now retracts but won't release. Any thoughts?
Jul 4, 2009 at 1:33 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi quike,

Seat belts are equipped with inertia locks and if the vehicle is parked sloping, it sometimes gets stuck. Park vehicle on level a ground and tug and release softly ( jerk ) on the seat belt to try to release the inertia lock.
Jul 4, 2009 at 2:02 AM
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