22 · Diagnostics

Seat belts locked

Make: Fiat
Model: 500 Factory Service Manual
Year: 2007–2024
Section: Seats › Seat belts locked

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Fault diagnosisSeat belts locked

SEAT BELTS LOCKED

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

When the belt is fastened and with the vehicle stationary, the belt locks easily and/or remains locked even when movements are not abrupt (e.g. picking up an object).

1	REEL CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
		Test results
	Check the reel is correctly fitted, ensuring that the reference pin is correctly positioned in its seat on the vehicle body.	Move on to Step 2	Incorrect installation	Loosen the bolt and position the reference dowel correctly. Retighten the bolt to the recommended torque.
2	FOREIGN BODIES CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check there are no foreign bodies inside the system.	Move on to Step 3	Foreign bodies present.	Remove the foreign bodies.
3	BELT CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check for interference, deformation or dings caused by accidents.	Move on to Step 4	1. Interference present that makes the belts slide more slowly. 2. Presence of deformation or dings on the front anchorage link. 3. Presence of deformation or dings on the rear anchorage link. 4. Presence of deformations or dings on the front reel/pretensioner. 5. Presence of deformations or dings on the rear reel.	1. Remove the interference and replace the damaged parts if necessary 2. Replace the front link Op. 7065A14 ANCHORAGE ROD FOR, (ONE), FRONT SEAT BELT LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. 3. Replace the rear link Op. 7065B14 ANCHORAGE ROD FOR (ONE) REAR SEAT BELT LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. 4. Replace the front seat belt. Op. 7065A12 FRONT SEAT BELT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT, WITH PRETENSIONER ON REEL - R.R 5. Replace the rear seat belt Op. 7065B10 REAR SEAT BELT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
4	PRETENSIONERS ON REEL INTERVENTION CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that pretensioner has not been activated by an accident. In this case, the presence of white powder will be noticed on the spring case, the reel will be locked and/or the belt deteriorated.	Move on to Step 5	Pretensioner found to have been activated.	Replace the belt Op. 7065A12 FRONT SEAT BELT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT, WITH PRETENSIONER ON REEL - R.R
5	PRETENSIONERS ON LUMBAR BRANCH INTERVENTION CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that pretensioner has not been activated by an accident. In this case, the presence of white powder will be noticed on the spring case and/or the belt deteriorated.	Move on to Step 6	Pretensioner found to have been activated.	Replace the lumbar branch pretensioner Op. 7065A13 PRETENSIONER FOR LUMBAR BRANCH OF ONE SEAT BELT, LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
6	REEL RELEASE SYSTEM CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check reel release by rewinding the belt for a short section and then gently unwinding.	Move on to Step 7	1. Fault in the front reel release system. 2. Fault in the rear reel release system.	1. Replace the front seat belt. Op. 7065A12 FRONT SEAT BELT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT, WITH PRETENSIONER ON REEL - R.R 2. Replace the rear seat belt. Op. 7065B10 REAR SEAT BELT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
7	CORRECT COMPONENT INSTALLATION CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check right/left component correspondence in relation to the side of the vehicle.	End of diagnosis	Incorrect installation.	Restore correct installation and replace the parts if necessary.

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