We bought our silver Prius 2005 the last day of March, still less than 100,000 miles -- and still very happy. However, last evening I could not release my driver seat belt shoulder belt. Obviously we have been in and out of the Prius many, many times starting in 2005. It is our only vehicle. I want to be able to see other owner's who have encountered this issue. We also still have a mixed lights issue that comes up from time to time (on the dashboard). We used to think it happens in cold weather. I notice that it comes on when we have been sitting for some time at a stopped light or in halted traffic on the Interstate.
You might have to buy another seat belt receiver. Autobeyours.com should have a used part you can buy. You should check all your fluid levels in your car, including the coolant in the radiator. The light might be related to low fluid levels. SM-N900P ?
You might have to buy another seat belt receiver. Autobeyours d*t c*m should have a used part you can buy. You should check all your fluid levels in your car, including the coolant in the radiator. The light might be related to low fluid levels. SM-N900P ? Thank you. This is helpful. This happened in the night, Friday. I called the dealer (always serviced, purchased 2005 March) The service person told me (first) the same thing. However, I told him this is a safety issue (it should be the problem of Toyota, not an individual owner). The service person said Well, gunk can build up in there. I answered You mean no other owner ever reported this problem No, I can't tell you that, the service person responded. A seat belt receiver should be built to work "forever" and if it doesn't, Toyota (and the dealer) should make good on it. Is there something to do - like floss, interstitial brushing, compressed air, WD-40, bubble gum, bailing wire, binder twine, incantations
Seat belt receivers can break, sometimes from an accident, sometimes it can get contaminated by food or drinks. I don't think any manufacturer will warranty this part beyond the new car warranty period as they have no control in what the end user does to it. I bought a car with a broken passenger receiver, so it's something that can happen to anyone. SM-N900P ?
There you have it, it's great you found the problem. This is the reason Toyota won't cover the repairs, it's not always a manufacturing defect. SM-N900P ?
Glad you were able to resolve your problem! One of the things I love about PC is the fact that there are so many folk on here who are only too willing to share their experiences and offer help! (BTW: Welcome to PC!) - Wil
