R55 Seatbelt "clicker" damaging my seat
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Seatbelt "clicker" damaging my seat
Every time I get out of the car, I have to consciously make sure the seat belt clicker slides up the seat belt into the seatbelt assembly... it doesn't do it automatically.
When I forget to do that, the natural position for the seatbelt clicker seems to be halfway up the seat. The problem is that when it is halfway up the seat, when you shut the door, the clicker jams between the seat and the door... causing the seat to suffer wear.
Has anyone else noticed this... and if so, has anyone managed to find a way to fix the issue?
Also... I posted this in another post, but got no response... is there anyway to program the car to shut down completely by only pressing the shutdown button once?
When I forget to do that, the natural position for the seatbelt clicker seems to be halfway up the seat. The problem is that when it is halfway up the seat, when you shut the door, the clicker jams between the seat and the door... causing the seat to suffer wear.
Has anyone else noticed this... and if so, has anyone managed to find a way to fix the issue?
Also... I posted this in another post, but got no response... is there anyway to program the car to shut down completely by only pressing the shutdown button once?
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Guides
BMW makes guides that slip on the two supports for the headrests, then has a loop where the seat belt threads through, so the belt and buckle hug the contour of your seat. I purchased mine from I believe Moss Mini, but if not them it was one of the main after-market suppliers. The cost was $39.95.
They work great.
Gene
They work great.
Gene
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BMW makes guides that slip on the two supports for the headrests, then has a loop where the seat belt threads through, so the belt and buckle hug the contour of your seat. I purchased mine from I believe Moss Mini, but if not them it was one of the main after-market suppliers. The cost was $39.95.
They work great.
Gene
They work great.
Gene
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The seatbelt in my '07 MCS annoys me. My door is all scratched up from pulling it past the seat. I have to remember to grab it before I close the door, or open the door again when I pull it. There's no way I can remember to "put away" the latch when I get out of the car.
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OK, What's a "clicker"
As an owner of several MINIs and a potential Clubman S owner, what is a seatbelt "clicker." ? I've never heard the term before; and don't have any scratches on my door from reaching back and pulling the belt across me to latch it.
Can someone please explain what is being referred to as the "Clicker"? Thanks
Can someone please explain what is being referred to as the "Clicker"? Thanks
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When you are in the car, seatbelt on, look down at the lap belt. You'll see a grey plastic peice that is attached to the belt. Slide it to your right towards the tongue (described as a clicker earlier). Now, when you release the tongue from the buckle and it retracts, the tongue will not be allowed to fall far enough to get caught between the seat and the door. Some adjustment may be needed to get it perfect, but you should have the idea.
Hope this helps.
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What surprises me is that the seatbelt doesn't have a height adjustment on the door pillar. This is standard on many cars, including many "economy" cars. I would have expected it on a MINI. It makes the seatbelt fit better, so it works better. As such, it's a safety feature that should be on every car!
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