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Every other car I've had if you yank on the seat belt the inertial spool will lock the belt. Some are sensitive enough if you lean forward too quickly it will lock. On the 2002 Vette no matter how hard I pull it just feeds out more belt.
Is that normal or is it broken? Both sides act this way.
This is pertinent to me because I drive around my kid who's in a booster seat somewhat regularly. (2001 Z06 - passenger airbag turned off)
In the passenger seat at least, the upper retractor does lock if the belt is pulled fast enough. However, if the belt is pulled all the way out it doesn't lock (wish it did).
The lower retractor locks if the belt is pulled all the way out... and I haven't tested if it locks when pulled fast.
I installed a C6 seat belt / retractor on the driver's side to accommodate an aftermarket seat. The retractor definitely locks with quick motion (almost too sensitive) and locks when pulled out all the way. Also the C6 retractor in the upper location doesn't use a lower retractor.
NOT normal !!...and those don't look like OEM seat belts...my 08 locks if I pull it quickly EVERY TIME.
All seat belt retractors have emergency locks. The retractors remain unlocked during normal operation and under normal driving conditions. The retractors remain unlocked during normal conditions in order to allow free movement of the upper body of each occupant.
A pendulum locks the seat belt webbing into position. The pendulum causes a locking bar to engage a cog on the spool of the retractor mechanism when the following conditions occur: ^ A rapid extraction of the seat belt webbing from the retractor ^ An abrupt change in the vehicle speed ^ An abrupt change in the vehicle direction ^ Operation of the vehicle on a steep upgrade ^ Operation of the vehicle on a steep downgrade
The seat belts have an automatic locking feature, known as the cinch feature. After buckling the seat belt, pulling the shoulder belt will cause the lap belt to tighten and hold.
Use of the cinch feature is recommended for securing a child seat.
The cinch feature may be canceled by unbuckling the seat belt.
CAUTION: Perform this test in an area clear of other vehicles or obstructions. Do not conduct this test on the open road. A large, empty parking lot is suitable. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the vehicle and possible personal injury.
1. Fasten the seat belts, an assistant is needed when the retractor under test is not part of the driver seat belt. 2. Accelerate the vehicle slowly to 16 km/h (10 mph) and then apply the brakes firmly. 3. Verify that both the lap belt retractor and the shoulder belt retractor lock the seat belt webbing when braking firmly. 4. If the belt webbing does not lock, proceed with the following steps: 4.1. Remove the seat belt retractor. 4.2. Tilt the seat belt retractor slowly.
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4.3. Check that the seat belt webbing can be pulled from the retractor at an inclination of 15 degrees or less and cannot be pulled from the retractor at an inclination of 45 degrees or more. 4.4. If the seat belt retractor does not operate as described, replace the retractor side of the seat belt.
Seat belt operation
