How do i fix the seat belt rewind on a 1999 dodge ram 1500. The belt was twisted so i removed it from the reel. In the process the reel spun releaving the spring. I tried to rewind the reel but i can't create any spring tension on the reel.

To remove the belt tensioner, use a ratchet and socket,pull up on ratchet to remove tension on belt. remove belt from tensioner. Remove the mounting bolts holding the old tensioner on engine block and install new tensioner and belt. hope this will help you.

It is caused usually when the arternator is going bad

This may be a problem with the catch and release gear where the seat belt rolls up. The mechanism is supposed to catch only when the belt is tugged fast. Usually if you **** the belt back and forth a few times then pull really really slow the belt should release. If it does not then remove the plastic covering for the spool and look for foreign objects or bent parts.

get a retractor from a salvage for half price, you need like a torx 50 or 55 to remove the retractor

If brute force doesn't unstick it remove the back seat and pull the cover off of the reel. The problem should be apparent. You can turn the reel with a large screwdriver if need be.
If the belt is damaged find another one at your local recycler, the side reel is behind a plastic panel that is easily removed, the assemblies are held in by big bolts.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Clamp the seat belts to keep them from retracting.
2. Locate and disconnect seat wiring at the connector(s).
3. Move front seats forward or back for access to the hold down hardware.
4. Put the rear seats in the stowed position.
5. On Durango 3rd row seats, lift the cushion upward and forward to floor cargo position.
6. Remove the hardware securing the seat.
7. On split bench models, lift the center seat upward to clear attachment stud
8. Remove the seat from the vehicle.

NOTE Do NOT activate the track adjusters once the fastening hardware is removed.

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fig. Disconnect the wiring from under the seat




Fig. Seat track mounting hardware locations-typical




Fig. Bench seat components: seat (1), nut (2), stud (3), floor pan (4), bolt (5)-Ram




Fig. Split bench seat assembly-Ram




Fig. Bucket seat mounting components-Durango shown




Fig. Rear seat removal/installation


I hope help you with this; good luck (rated this help).

SOUNDS LIKE THE RETRACTOR HAS JAMMED..I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TRYING TO TAKE APART AND TRYING TO RELEASE IT..IT'S A SAFETY ITEM AND SHOULD BE REPLACED

Check for disconected seat belt sensor underneath the seats, check for broken cables.

Remove the B pillar trim to see if they are just twisted or if the retracter is faulty. There is no module keeping them from extending.

There is a small clip with one wire on it at the base of the seat belt where it connects to the floor. It might be broken, or the switch inside the belt clip is faulty. If the wire is fine and connected the belt clip side needs replacing