December 5, 200520 yr So, I'm sure several have had this problem and I'm curious about what you've done to resolve it (or ignore it). I closed my door with the seat belt in the door and it broke the little button that keeps the metal latch piece in an easily accessible location, i.e. not on the floor. What have you folks used in its place when you've borken it?
December 5, 200520 yr So, I'm sure several have had this problem and I'm curious about what you've done to resolve it (or ignore it). I closed my door with the seat belt in the door and it broke the little button that keeps the metal latch piece in an easily accessible location, i.e. not on the floor. What have you folks used in its place when you've borken it? Use a 2-piece "upholstery button" from an automotive trim shop. They are available to match the typical gray or tan interior colors. Simply push the pin from the "male" portion of the button thru the belt webbing, then snap the female section onto the pin to cover it.
December 5, 200520 yr I ended up getting this part from the dealer (probably because napa/advanced had no idea what i was talking about). I think it was only a buck or two, and the package label says it's a "tang stopper". I can get you a part number when i get home if you want. The subaru one you push through the belt webbing and then I used a heated flat bladed screw driver (not too hot) to squish the pin flat.
December 5, 200520 yr Author I was hoping for much more creativity from this board. I'm happy the solution is as simple as walking to the dealer around the corner from my office and that the part is cheap...but I also enjoy hearing about the chicken wire and chewing gum solutions to issues such as these. Well, I'll get one from the dealer today or tomorrow since it's such an expensive and simple fix...thanks all.
December 6, 200520 yr I was hoping for much more creativity from this board. I'm happy the solution is as simple as walking to the dealer around the corner from my office and that the part is cheap...but I also enjoy hearing about the chicken wire and chewing gum solutions to issues such as these. Well, I'll get one from the dealer today or tomorrow since it's such an expensive and simple fix...thanks all. Well, I was gonna say sew two thick buttons in that place. . . That better? Considering that the industry has provided a cheap and good looking repair, the "chewing gum and paperclips" solution is no longer needed. . .
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