torqueymonster

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93 SE-- locked when I went into the big city, unlocked d/s door, wouldn't start. pulled security fuse in panel, started. got back to work and the auto seatbelt wouldn't retract. "uh-oh". Tried unlocking trunk, unlocking pass side door, disconnecting battery (is there a certain amount of time that takes?) and would disconnect the system under the dash but don't have the right size socket and they're too tight for a screwdriver!!! Anyone?? please, please!

James92SE

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Okay so wait what exactly is the problem?

Is it just your seatbelt won't retract or that your car won't start?

maximo018

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your gonna have to disconnect from under the dash. Sounds like the stupid security sys is acting up. I use to have issues with starting mine until I disconnected the lil box.

Laevateinn

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Is it cranking? or just a click when starting?

torqueymonster

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Messed with the thing for an hour after work, finally figured out I have EITHER a sh***y positive battery connection or a bad battery. After taking the dash off and unplugging the security system. So thanks for the help anyway, guys!!

maximo018

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Well at least you found you narrowed it down to that instead of it being anything.

torqueymonster

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Yeah, it was weird that it was intermittent though... I think it might be time for a new battery... the one that's in there has a cloth carry strap... methinks that dates it a bit. And the positive terminal turns when you wiggle the positive wiring... no good.

maximo018

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Damn thats sounds ancient. When did you get the battery. 1972? LOL!

chrome91

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not necessarily, ive seen some newer batteries have cloth carrying straps still

maximo018

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Really? You don't say.

torqueymonster

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came with the car... 'tis on my to-do list, along with refinishing the 5th gen wheels I picked up...