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Yeap · 03-16-2006, 01:31 PM

My lap belt in my 90 240 broke today. It wont retract. If I take to a Nissan dealer do they have to fix it for free?

cheap_sticker05 · 03-16-2006, 01:44 PM

Yes, they will replace it for free.

2iv0 sx · 03-16-2006, 01:45 PM

Free? i didnt kno that..

Dousan_PG · 03-16-2006, 01:46 PM

yes they do.

wickdmarz · 03-16-2006, 01:59 PM

Will that also work if the motors go out?? My passenger side always gets stuck and usually has to be force forward.

Yeap · 03-16-2006, 02:01 PM

Thanks for the responses, I'll let you know what happens.

Agent_S13 · 03-16-2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wickdmarz

Will that also work if the motors go out?? My passenger side always gets stuck and usually has to be force forward.

Yep. Anything related to the seatbelts are covered under their lifetime warranty.

I had the car in for 90K service and they decided to replace the belt buckles for my car free. I think the only thing wrong with them was the fact that they "looked" dirty.

So just take your car in, if the motor/rail is not working they will replace it with new parts.

I have read a few people getting denied by Nissan if their had a SOHC (89-90) but I can't confirm.

-Aaron
'91 240sx coupe

Yeap · 03-16-2006, 03:37 PM

I just got of the phone with the service guy from the dealer. He said the 89 and below aren't covered ..then i told him I had a 90, and he said he would look into it more, and call me back.

ALTRNTV · 03-16-2006, 03:39 PM

If they won't do it, I have some stock lapbelts lying around in my garage if you want. $10 + shipping.

**mrmephistopheles** · 03-16-2006, 03:49 PM

Just take the car in and have them look at it. More than likely they'll take care of it. It's in their best financial interest in not doing it because Nissan pays for the service (at a much lower rate than customers are charged). Basically the dealership and the mechanic don't make nearly as much money for doing it.

*MELLO*SOS* · 03-16-2006, 03:59 PM

Wow this is great news to hear! Both of my auto shoulder belts on my 92 are broken. The driver side is locked all the way forwards and the passenger side locked all the way back. I was thinking the manual belt conversion or upgrading a 5 point was the only way to get this repaired.

Yeap · 03-16-2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkademikONE

If they won't do it, I have some stock lapbelts lying around in my garage if you want. $10 + shipping.

Thanks ...appreciate it. I'll try my best to get them to do it, but if they wont I'll take you up on that deal.

bambbrose · 03-16-2006, 04:11 PM

keep us updated. I'm curious as well as my 90's don't retract when I open the door, and my passenger one unclips often

musikjunkie · 03-16-2006, 08:45 PM

yea i want to see if this is true because my power side passenger belt does not go forward but stays locked

Dousan_PG · 03-16-2006, 10:35 PM

they'll do it
get a manager and rant
escalate escalate escalate!

BlackSilEighty · 03-17-2006, 12:17 PM

What else is covered under the lifetime warrenty?

bambbrose · 03-17-2006, 12:23 PM

well because of this thread I headed down to check on this at the dealership.

They said anything 89 and newer is covered except for obvious damages, but things like broken parts and electrical are covered.

So I made an appointment for next tuesday at 9am. woot

wickdmarz · 03-17-2006, 01:25 PM

Wow score, I might have to go and get mine done too. Great thread!

sideview_180sx · 03-17-2006, 06:02 PM

would this happen to cover the seats themselves ??

**mrmephistopheles** · 03-17-2006, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideview_180sx

would this happen to cover the seats themselves ??

Seats? Negative. Maybe the buckles that bolt to the seat, but not the seats.

musikjunkie · 03-17-2006, 10:08 PM

great to hear because now i should bring in the car

**Phlip** · 03-17-2006, 10:26 PM

I have the original 1989 owners' manual for my car, and it specifically states that seatbelts have a lifetime warranty. I would go into the stealership armed with that information, personally

-usmd-180sx · 03-18-2006, 09:30 AM

yea, I went to the dealership about a summer ago because my Drivers side seatbelt motor took a crapper. I got quoted about 200 dollars at some repair shop and I said fuck that. I flew by my local Nissan Dealership, and they almost died laughing at me about how I almost got ripped off.

To my understanding, these seatbelt motor and their functionality have a life time warranty under the dealership. My 240 is a 90, so im not too sure about that whole 89 and below arent covered. But its definetely worth taking a shot at. Good Luck

juice.def · 03-18-2006, 10:21 AM

i just got mine repaired about 3 days ago for free from the dealer and i got an 89. not sure where u live but they did it in nor-cal.

Kn1ves · 03-19-2006, 03:52 AM

and i thought i was alone... passenger side auto broken as well... gonna call the dealer tomorrow morning

P4rD0nM3 · 03-19-2006, 03:07 PM

Whoa...I went to the dealer and they said that it's not on lifetime warranty...

Dousan_PG, what page did you find that they're on lifetime warranty in the manual?

Dousan_PG · 03-19-2006, 03:35 PM

i dont need a page to know they are covered. i went there
said fix my belts
they did.

projectRDM · 03-19-2006, 04:21 PM

I can't believe I just read all these posts. Welcome to over 15 years ago guys. Did every 240 owner just crawl out from under a huge fucking rock or something?

Guess what, these cars have wheels on them too. And they turn in a circular motion when the car rolls.

I feel dumber just by being on the same forum with people this ignorant.

OverBoost · 03-20-2006, 11:04 AM

I agree with R240NA, this information is old and could have been found with a simple search. People, you really need to search before posting a question that has been covered many times before.

What shocks me more is that no one has suggested simply swapping in S14 or Sentra 3 point seat belts and getting rid of the automatic pieces of crap the S13s came with. The install is very simple and doesnt take very long. Do a search and you can find more information on this swap.

Yeap · 03-21-2006, 04:11 PM

Yes so its true. The dealer said yes they will replace it. He also mentioned that 89 and below don’t get this. Despite the typical you should of searched for it button guys this is still good information for people to know, because obviously a lot of people didn't know. Thanks for all your help guys. Oh yea and thanks Nissan, most manufactures don’t do this like ford and chevy.

03-16-2006, 01:31 PM	#1
Yeap Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Seat Belt Question My lap belt in my 90 240 broke today. It wont retract. If I take to a Nissan dealer do they have to fix it for free?

03-16-2006, 01:46 PM	#4
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	yes they do. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-16-2006, 01:59 PM	#5
wickdmarz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: So Cali Age: 40 Posts: 720 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Will that also work if the motors go out?? My passenger side always gets stuck and usually has to be force forward. __________________ -Marlyn

03-16-2006, 10:35 PM	#15
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	they'll do it get a manager and rant escalate escalate escalate! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-17-2006, 12:17 PM	#16
BlackSilEighty Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Age: 39 Posts: 208 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What else is covered under the lifetime warrenty? __________________ 92 240SX. SOLD, 86 RX-7 GXL ,87 RX-7 Sport, 88 RX-7 T2

03-16-2006, 01:44 PM	#2
cheap_sticker05 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 178 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, they will replace it for free.

03-16-2006, 01:45 PM	#3
2iv0 sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lng Bch Calfna Posts: 1,442 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Free? i didnt kno that..

03-16-2006, 02:01 PM	#6
Yeap Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Thanks for the responses, I'll let you know what happens.

03-16-2006, 03:37 PM	#8
Yeap Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	I just got of the phone with the service guy from the dealer. He said the 89 and below aren't covered ..then i told him I had a 90, and he said he would look into it more, and call me back.

03-16-2006, 03:39 PM	#9
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If they won't do it, I have some stock lapbelts lying around in my garage if you want. $10 + shipping.

03-16-2006, 03:59 PM	#11
MELLOSOS* LAID OUT Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LAS VEGAS Age: 43 Posts: 2,015 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: MELLO*SOS Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Wow this is great news to hear! Both of my auto shoulder belts on my 92 are broken. The driver side is locked all the way forwards and the passenger side locked all the way back. I was thinking the manual belt conversion or upgrading a 5 point was the only way to get this repaired.

03-16-2006, 04:11 PM	#13
bambbrose Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: northern utah Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	keep us updated. I'm curious as well as my 90's don't retract when I open the door, and my passenger one unclips often

03-16-2006, 08:45 PM	#14
musikjunkie Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: los angeles Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	yea i want to see if this is true because my power side passenger belt does not go forward but stays locked

03-17-2006, 12:23 PM	#17
bambbrose Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: northern utah Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well because of this thread I headed down to check on this at the dealership. They said anything 89 and newer is covered except for obvious damages, but things like broken parts and electrical are covered. So I made an appointment for next tuesday at 9am. woot

03-17-2006, 01:25 PM	#18
wickdmarz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: So Cali Age: 40 Posts: 720 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow score, I might have to go and get mine done too. Great thread! __________________ -Marlyn

03-17-2006, 06:02 PM	#19
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	would this happen to cover the seats themselves ?? __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014

03-17-2006, 10:08 PM	#21
musikjunkie Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: los angeles Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	great to hear because now i should bring in the car

03-17-2006, 10:26 PM	#22
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I have the original 1989 owners' manual for my car, and it specifically states that seatbelts have a lifetime warranty. I would go into the stealership armed with that information, personally __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

03-18-2006, 09:30 AM	#23
-usmd-180sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CA- San Jose Posts: 649 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea, I went to the dealership about a summer ago because my Drivers side seatbelt motor took a crapper. I got quoted about 200 dollars at some repair shop and I said fuck that. I flew by my local Nissan Dealership, and they almost died laughing at me about how I almost got ripped off. To my understanding, these seatbelt motor and their functionality have a life time warranty under the dealership. My 240 is a 90, so im not too sure about that whole 89 and below arent covered. But its definetely worth taking a shot at. Good Luck

03-18-2006, 10:21 AM	#24
juice.def Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Califoolya Age: 37 Posts: 456 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	i just got mine repaired about 3 days ago for free from the dealer and i got an 89. not sure where u live but they did it in nor-cal.

03-19-2006, 03:52 AM	#25
Kn1ves Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ɐɔ 'sǝlǝƃuɐ sol Posts: 1,281 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Kn1ves Feedback Score: 0 reviews	and i thought i was alone... passenger side auto broken as well... gonna call the dealer tomorrow morning __________________ there's something here

03-19-2006, 03:07 PM	#26
P4rD0nM3 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Not Applicable Posts: 1,183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whoa...I went to the dealer and they said that it's not on lifetime warranty... Dousan_PG, what page did you find that they're on lifetime warranty in the manual?

03-19-2006, 03:35 PM	#27
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	i dont need a page to know they are covered. i went there said fix my belts they did. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-19-2006, 04:21 PM	#28
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I can't believe I just read all these posts. Welcome to over 15 years ago guys. Did every 240 owner just crawl out from under a huge fucking rock or something? Guess what, these cars have wheels on them too. And they turn in a circular motion when the car rolls. I feel dumber just by being on the same forum with people this ignorant.

03-20-2006, 11:04 AM	#29
OverBoost Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SC Age: 41 Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree with R240NA, this information is old and could have been found with a simple search. People, you really need to search before posting a question that has been covered many times before. What shocks me more is that no one has suggested simply swapping in S14 or Sentra 3 point seat belts and getting rid of the automatic pieces of crap the S13s came with. The install is very simple and doesnt take very long. Do a search and you can find more information on this swap.

03-21-2006, 04:11 PM	#30
Yeap Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Yes so its true. The dealer said yes they will replace it. He also mentioned that 89 and below don’t get this. Despite the typical you should of searched for it button guys this is still good information for people to know, because obviously a lot of people didn't know. Thanks for all your help guys. Oh yea and thanks Nissan, most manufactures don’t do this like ford and chevy.