Seat belt fraying???!!

tboooe · 12-05-2018, 04:30 PM

I have 2015 4 series and just noticed that the right rear seat belt has a section about 3" long that is fraying pretty badly. The frayed section is keeping the belt from retracting all the way. Has anyone else seen this? On a related note, does anyone know if the seat belt assembly can be replaced DIY?

tboooe · 12-05-2018, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 3A53

Doesn't your car have a lifetime seatbelt warranty?

I called my local BMW dealer already and they said the seat belt is not covered because my warranty has expired. Perhaps I need to call again?

jh_f30 · 12-06-2018, 12:10 PM

https://www.safetyrestore.com/webbin...placement.html

donkey · 12-06-2018, 01:37 PM

When you do get them replaced, brush them over with some melted butter to prevent the new ones from fraying. You can use a cooking brush if you have one, or just use a hand towel dampened in the melted butter. The key is just to add a thin layer.

5mall5nail5 · 12-06-2018, 02:56 PM

...melted butter? Ew!

Elvisfan · 12-06-2018, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by donkey

When you do get them replaced, brush them over with some melted butter to prevent the new ones from fraying. You can use a cooking brush if you have one, or just use a hand towel dampened in the melted butter. The key is just to add a thin layer.

You’re joking,right?

Wgosma · 12-06-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvisfan

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Originally Posted by donkey

When you do get them replaced, brush them over with some melted butter to prevent the new ones from fraying. You can use a cooking brush if you have one, or just use a hand towel dampened in the melted butter. The key is just to add a thin layer.

You’re joking,right?

....let's hope so 🙄

tboooe · 12-07-2018, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvisfan

You’re joking,right?

Yeah, wasnt sure if this was a joke or legit advice???

Anyway, I found a used belt assembly on ebay for $65, new is $124 so either way its not too bad. Looks like install will only require me to remove the seat bottoms and one panel on the pillar.

mwilks · 12-07-2018, 12:25 PM

I have a similar issue. Please post updates with what you decide and process if you DIY. Subbed.

Blubaron79 · 12-07-2018, 04:07 PM

I remember my old e92 335 seat belt hander was not grabbing it properly. The issue was it was too 'supple', and they had to replace the whole belt.

I guess I put too much butter on it?

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donkey Captain 464 Rep 716 Posts Drives: 6MT M2 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Flavortown iTrader: (0)	When you do get them replaced, brush them over with some melted butter to prevent the new ones from fraying. You can use a cooking brush if you have one, or just use a hand towel dampened in the melted butter. The key is just to add a thin layer.
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5mall5nail5 Not stock 474 Rep 614 Posts Drives: E34 525i Turbo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	...melted butter? Ew! __________________ 2015 BSM 328i Sport Line - BSM 2015 BSM X1 M Sport - BSM 1992 525i 1987 325e
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mwilks Enlisted Member 11 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2015 335i xdrive M Sport 6MT Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (2)	I have a similar issue. Please post updates with what you decide and process if you DIY. Subbed.
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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1435 Rep 4,724 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I remember my old e92 335 seat belt hander was not grabbing it properly. The issue was it was too 'supple', and they had to replace the whole belt. I guess I put too much butter on it? __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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