Seat belt stopper button

[DougCLK320]

Might sound a trivial problem but the little black button on the driver’s seatbelt’s webbing has gone AWOL. Consequentally, the buckle always drops to the floor and has to be retrieved every time I want to belt-up by opening the door and feeling around. Annoying and I’m losing “cool points”.

Question, can I buy just the button, which appears to be in two halves pressed together through (but not cutting!) the webbing. It’s the sort of thing I’d imaging MB saying “It’s a safety related issue - we only supply the full seatbelt” - but I only need the two-bob plastic button. Anyone know where I can get one? I don’t want to raid the missus’s sewing box, as I’d rather keep the MB looking up to standard!!
Doug

 

[M6AJJ]

I had the same problem. Trivial, but really annoying when the buckle always slips down to the bottom. Asked at the dealers spares dept, assistant disappeared around the back for a few seconds, came back with a couple. No charge as not worth the paperwork.

Dealers can be useful sometimes.

 

[verytalldave]

Deja Vu?
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=43878

 

[jubhi]

I had the same problem. Trivial, but really annoying when the buckle always slips down to the bottom. Asked at the dealers spares dept, assistant disappeared around the back for a few seconds, came back with a couple. No charge as not worth the paperwork.

Dealers can be useful sometimes.

My dad had the same problem with his C-Class, dealer just gave a few spares and fitted it for him for free so no issues there...

 

[DougCLK320]

Do they just clip on?

 

[jubhi]

They are more than just a clip on, apparently they are heated/melted together, so the Service Manager said anyway.... Not sure how they do that though.

 

[BlackC55]

Soldering iron!!!

 

[DougCLK320]

I'd better buy two then, before I have a go with my old soldering iron!!!
Doug

 

[David Nock]

I've got a little sticky-backed plastic pad stuck on to the belt at the moment. I will ask for some at the dealers next time. Thanks for the info.

 

[M6AJJ]

Deja Vu?
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=43878

You know I remembered posting the reply, but couldn't remember where. Senile or what!