W126 Seat Belt Butler / Presenter question

[tdazzz]

Hi all

I have faulty seatbelt presenter on my 1987 420-SEC.

I'm trying to find out if the presenter mechanism is identical on all the W126 SECs or if it changed at all after the 1985 facelift?

Any pointers appreciated, many thanks!

 

[alabbasi]

I'm pretty sure its the same. Also check controller under the seat. I replaced the seats in my 560 with nicer ones and all of a sudden the arm started working.

 

[tdazzz]

Thanks alabbasi, i'll continue with the research and post my findings - cheers

 

[ray_hennig]

I have faulty seatbelt presenter on my 1987 420-SEC.

Are you sure the presenter's faulty? I ask because, in my case, it was a faulty plunger switch by the door hinge.

However, I did have a belt presenter issue and removed the entire assembly. I found that tiny microswitches that detect the position of the presenter were loose. I aligned them parallel with the assembly, tightened them with a bit of red nail varnish (I think it was Chanel Rouge Noir - that'll make all the difference). The presenter has worked fine for the last couple of years.

So, don't assume the worst.

Bon chance.

RayH

 

[tintinmt]

What is wrong with your presenter? i.e what are the symptoms?