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The passenger side inertia reel seatbelt on my 2002 4/4 is jammed in the fully 'out' position. I suspect that I may have to replace the unit. Do any forum members know where these can be sourced and whether it is a 'standard' item or a special one for Morgans?
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You can gain access from the spare wheel well. Try jiggling the webbing, whilst applying gentle tapping with a Thor leather hammer. You may escalate to copper or soft faced wheel hammer with care. It should 'shock' into retracting. 
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
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Manxmog, I replaced the belts in my Plus 8 last year beacuse I wanted ones with adjustable straps rather than fixed stalks (because they happened to line up perfectly with my hip bone). I got them from a local Securon dealer. Try www.securon.co.uk.Steve L
Steve L.
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N22 MOG
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Thank you both for your advice - much appreciated. Maybe the hammer first to see if it will be shocked into retracting !!!
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Manxmog,
Had exactly this problem with my 2001 4/4.
Got BHM to get a new one in in case they couldn't fix the existing one. Booked it in, and in the end they fixed it with a "special tool" that Keith had made up - a common problem apparently. They fixed the other belt too in case that failed at some point. Cost me an hour or so.
Kevin
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Did his special tool have a wooden shaft and a large heavy head by any chance...... 
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
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I think you will find one in the special tool catalogue under listing for "Birmingham Screw-driver" 
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Thanks for your comments. Have lined up a replacement belt in case the Birmingham screwdriver fails! Wonder why belt failure is a common problem? It doesn't seem that common in other cars.
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