i havent got the chance to take any pics of it but it got it pretty bad
i was wondering if anyone knew what is causing the seat belt to not move?
is it cause the srs light it lit up?

 

Seat Belt Pre-tensioner might have fired off.

 

so means i need to replace the tensioner?
how much u think that would cost?

 

 

if airbags deploy in a crash, the seatbelt will lock, the only way is to replace them and airbags during repair

 

Are you sure? If the seatbelt locks up in an accident, then it would trap the occupant in the seat.

When my mom crashed my Tahoe a few years back, the air bags deployed but the seatbelts were fine. I really don't think seatbelts are supposed to lock up like that.

 

Not true, because the buckle doesn't lock.

 

Good point. You got me on that one.

 

some cars have pretensioners in the buckles that discharge upon impact, some need the airbags to go off, some don't....also, the actual retractor which is usually made up of plastic components can get stuck, causing the belt not to retract anymore...in any case, it's a good idea to replace the seatbelts in use during the accident to be safe....

 

 

so that means it doesnt have anything to do with the air bags?
so i can just replace the pretensioners with out replacing the air bags?..
im replacing the air bags later...they cost to much

 

I am not sure the TL's pretensioners are tied into the airbag system, but I think not. I would not recommend replacing just the seat belts....and a reputable shop WON'T just replace seat belts if the bags are blown....that would be illegal...and the liability would be enough to close the largest body shop in the U.S....from a safety standpoint, if you want to be safe, replace bags and belts....don't you have an insurance company helping you out??

 

nah..i didnt claim it..i payed for the damage my self
i got everything fixed except the seat belts n airbags
i didnt kno the seat belt were stuck or i wouldve got it done the same time