I have this problem too !!
I think the problem is the return spring loosing its temper.

Todd
'88 Westy

Tom Rehkugler wrote:

> I have a problem with the driver's seat belt not retracting after
> releasing the seat belt to get out of my vanagon.  I took the cover off
> and cleaned all the dust and dirt out, but no difference in the ability
> of the spring to pull the belt back in.  I have to hand feed the belt in
> every time I get out, otherwise it tends to hang out the door.
>
>        Has anyone fixed this problem with their vanagon? My search of the
> archives yielded no answers. I am hoping there is a way to take apart the
> seatbelt to rewind or replace the spring.           TIA
>
>                                                                     Tom
> Rehkugler
>                                  Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
> 89 Vanagon Carat
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