Sluggish seatbelts on older vehicles

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Not specifically a RVing question but it does apply to my older tow vehicle. Especially in the winter time, the seatbelts are difficult to pull out and hesitant to retract. I have two older vehicles with this behavior. Do the mechanisms need replacement, or is there a way to lubricate/revive them?

[gbopp]

tvman44 wrote:

Johno02 wrote:
Take the covers off to expose the actual retractors, and lubricate with WD40. Use liberally to clean and lubricate.

Might add a bit of silicone on it after.

Or a light oil. WD-40 isn't really a good lubricant.

[tvman44]

Johno02 wrote:
Take the covers off to expose the actual retractors, and lubricate with WD40. Use liberally to clean and lubricate.

Might add a bit of silicone on it after.

[Johno02]

Take the covers off to expose the actual retractors, and lubricate with WD40. Use liberally to clean and lubricate.