Maxima 2000 GLE with malfunctioning seat belt retractor. Any way to fix it? Any way to replace it aside from OEM. If I need OEM, where's the best place to buy it (best price). Part number would be appreciated also.Thanks.

 

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It's my understanding that if you remove the retractor assembly, clean out any debris (lint, hair, stuff like that), blow it out real good with compressed air and then re-lube the retractor mechanism, it'll likely come back to life.

I've actually gotta do this myself. By belt itself is pretty dirty and yucky too.

 

Don't USA members get life time warranty on seat belts??

 

The warranty on the seat belts depends on the year model of the car. According to Nico Club, 1989 through 2002 have a lifetime warranty. 2003 and newer have a 10 year warranty. (http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/are...-for-free.html)

This information is contained in the WARRANTY INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE LOG BOOKLET that came with the car. And we all have that handy, right guys?

From page 12 of my 2000 Maxima WARRANTY INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE LOG BOOKLET:

WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
This warranty covers any Nissan supplied seat belt or related component, that fails to function properly during normal use for the useful lifetime of the vehicle. Warranty repairs are free of charge for parts and labor.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
You must take the vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer in the United States or Canada during regular business hours at your expense in order to obtain warranty service. The names and addresses of authorized Nissan dealers are listed in telephone directories.

From page 10 of the 2013 Maxima WARRANTY INFORMATION BOOKLET

SEAT BELT WARRANTY
What is Covered and for How Long?
This warranty covers any seat belt or related component supplied on NISSAN
vehicles that fails to function properly during normal use with ten (10) years
of the date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail buyer or buyer or placed
in to service (whichever is earlier). Seat Belt coverage applies to the
components, supplied by Nissan. Except for those items listed elsewhere
under the caption “Limitations” and “What is Not Covered”. Warranty repairs
are free of charge for parts and labor.

What is Not Covered
• Damage due to misuse, alteration, accident or collision damage. (Proper
use is outlined in the Owner's Manual)
• Color fading, spotting or other cosmetic imperfections of the belt are not
covered when the belt is otherwise functioning properly.
• Air bags and related electronic control systems are covered for the
duration of the Supplemental Restraint Coverage ONLY.

 

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Canada isn't life time