How do you repair an automatic seat belt that is not working on a Ford Escort LX?

Answer 1

I am having the same problem on both driver and passenger side passive (shoulder) belts. Was told to check the fuse, if not that, the motor needs to be replaced. Now, where is the motor located? I swear they hide stuff to irritate me on this car!

Fuse, Cables, Connectors, Motor, Computer :-)

: There are many possibilities, which can cause this. : The first answer is what to do first! If it's won't go: : No1.: Remove door panel on that side which seat belt isn't works. Check the long cable, which goes from A pillar to the door lock. Check the door lock switch. (I had a cuted cable here, and a broken door lock switch) : No2.: Remove the "A" pillar inner moulding, and check the stop switch, connector, and the cables. : No3.: Remove the "B" pillar inner moulding. Check the cables, the connectors, the electric motor, and the stop switch. : No4.: Remove the panel under the steering wheel. In the middle You'll find the electric part, which is a "computer" It's the "brain" of the passive belts. Try to change it, or check the cables, and the connectors. : You can change the right side parts to the left, so you can find the wrong parts. But it's a hard DIY work. It works on early LX-s, pinys, Station Wagons, etc... (1988-1990) I wish it works on later too. (sorry for my english)