spikedjack Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 When you guys turn the engine off, have you noticed the seatbelt pull back slightly pulling you into the seat a touch? from the shoulder possitioning? both me and a passenger wondered what the purpose of this was? 98 vvtii tt6 btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 The answer is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) my girlfriend still jumps when it does it, i have no clue as to the purpose though edit- now i do thanks for the above link, Edited December 8, 2011 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I can't see a REASON for them doing this mentioned in the linked thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 It's the pretensioner thing isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 It's the pretensioner thing isn't it?That's what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Never noticed. Don't think I've ever turned it off with the belt on as I leave it to idle for a bit after I stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 More of an annoying title than question. Please use descriptive titles, as this then helps others with future searches Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 sorry about the title. Cant really be a pretensioner as they're explosive charges at the buckle end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Its to prevent wiplash as when it senses the engine cut out (fuel cut does this in an accident or when you turn off the engine) it removes the slack in the seatblet in preperation for a sudden stop. Merc have added this to their S class in the last year or so seems like Toyota were well ahead of the times. I am sure the pretensioner is an explosive which just locks the seat belt in place it doesn't remove the slack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 If not the pre-tensioner then possibly the electric tension reducer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 if you dont like it, there are 2 wires which go to the seatbel buckle, try cutting these. mine are cut. no issues. (i do have a Willans harness also though encase lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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