Cheap fix to Seat belt butler missing the belt - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

416Black328i · 08-29-2012, 06:37 PM

Hi all,
Newbie to the forum. Thought I'd share this video I found in case it's not in the forums, or in case you might not be aware of this cheap quick fix to the seat belt butler missing the belt.
Worked perfectly when I tried it, hasn't missed a beat since.

In case link does not work:
locate the exact spot where the butler extender grabs the belt - spary starch it and iron it like you would a shirt on an ironing board. As easy as that.

Cheers

Spoolin335 · 08-29-2012, 10:35 PM

Haha this is hilarious. I was just noticing my passenger belt assist was starting to let go of the belt more often. Ill have to check the belt to see if i have the same issue.

Thanks for the post!

BRAISKI · 08-30-2012, 07:52 AM

Thats really good! I was thinking of putting some sort of a stiffener on the belt before.

Fortyb · 11-18-2012, 07:53 PM

Added velcro to my seat belt and on the silver face of the Butler and now it catches every time.. Make sure you raise your seat belt buckle all the way up
above where the butler catches your seat belt then add a 1inch strip to the seat belt up under it..so the buckle will not slide down and take your strip off.. Then add less then half of an inch to the butler and you are finished.

infidel335 · 11-18-2012, 08:01 PM

I don't buy it. Mine was dropping the seat belt too and the dealership replaced the butler and now it works fine.

e90sexion · 11-18-2012, 08:34 PM

starch spray? would stiffener spray work the same? steamer is necessary?

Fortyb · 11-18-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by e90sexion

starch spray? would stiffener spray work the same? steamer is necessary?

I tried that already did not help at all for me it might work for you. But the Velcro I installed seems to be doing the trick.

Fortyb · 11-18-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by infidel335

I don't buy it. Mine was dropping the seat belt too and the dealership replaced the butler and now it works fine.

The butler is not the case unless there was something else going on with yours...But it's the seat belt that gets worn in the same spot over time that causes it to drop the seat belt... Very poor design by BMW.

e90sexion · 11-18-2012, 09:10 PM

pics of your velcro installed?

Fortyb · 11-18-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by e90sexion

pics of your velcro installed?

Here you go.

Fortyb · 11-18-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortyb

Here you go.

Forgot this one.

demontwinz · 11-19-2012, 08:13 AM

thanks i will try the velcro .. my flat iron helped a little bit only

Laguna3 · 11-19-2012, 08:26 AM

I just took the fuse out a month after I got my car. Sorry, the velcro looks ghetto.

Fortyb · 11-19-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Laguna3

I just took the fuse out a month after I got my car. Sorry, the velcro looks ghetto.

You can use clear velcro i just used this because it was an idea i had and it works.. The only thing that is Ghetto is having you are your passenger twisting there back out of shape trying to reach the seat belt in a 40 to 50K car.

demontwinz · 11-27-2012, 09:48 AM

I ironed it and added hair Gel.

it worked for 2 days but now it doesnt' catch again, the seat belt is too soft.

I dont' like the velcro but I have to think of something.

Fortyb · 11-27-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by demontwinz

I ironed it and added hair Gel.

it worked for 2 days but now it doesnt' catch again, the seat belt is too soft.

I dont' like the velcro but I have to think of something.

This mod may not be for everyone but its the only route I see, and mines works 98% of the time now. The only other route is to have your seat belt replaced ,but you will probably be doing that every two too three years. I'm thinking of replacing the black strip on the catcher with clear Velcro to clean it up a little.

08-29-2012, 06:37 PM	#1
416Black328i New Member Drives: 2007 328i Black Coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Cheap fix to Seat belt butler missing the belt Hi all, Newbie to the forum. Thought I'd share this video I found in case it's not in the forums, or in case you might not be aware of this cheap quick fix to the seat belt butler missing the belt. Worked perfectly when I tried it, hasn't missed a beat since. In case link does not work: locate the exact spot where the butler extender grabs the belt - spary starch it and iron it like you would a shirt on an ironing board. As easy as that. Cheers
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08-29-2012, 10:35 PM	#2
Spoolin335 Justin Herass Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,127 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [4.75]	Haha this is hilarious. I was just noticing my passenger belt assist was starting to let go of the belt more often. Ill have to check the belt to see if i have the same issue. Thanks for the post! __________________

08-30-2012, 07:52 AM	#3
BRAISKI Colonel Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada Posts: 2,039 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [3.50]	Thats really good! I was thinking of putting some sort of a stiffener on the belt before. __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!

11-18-2012, 07:53 PM	#4
Fortyb WHO DAT! Drives: "07 328I Coupe,"12 Acura Mdx Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL/WHO DAT Posts: 657 iTrader: (3)	Added velcro to my seat belt and on the silver face of the Butler and now it catches every time.. Make sure you raise your seat belt buckle all the way up above where the butler catches your seat belt then add a 1inch strip to the seat belt up under it..so the buckle will not slide down and take your strip off.. Then add less then half of an inch to the butler and you are finished. __________________ 2007 328ci / 19" Tsw, 235/35/19f,265/30/19r, 35%Tint,10mm H&R spacers, Vrs Spoiler, CF Mirrors, 8500 Gp, chrome exhaust tips,Premium Pack, Usb ipod, Sapphire Blk, JBspeed Aero lip,Front reflectors delete,K&n Filter/ carbon filter delete,Cyba Intake scoops,BMS PBXLTBMW M3sides, CF roof spoiler,Split Armrest,Mod4cars remote,LCI Tail lights.

11-18-2012, 08:34 PM	#6
e90sexion E 9 0 S E X I O N Drives: like old times Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver/WA Posts: 5,282 iTrader: (16)	starch spray? would stiffener spray work the same? steamer is necessary? __________________ KW \| VOLK TE37SL \| RECARO \| BMW PE Last edited by e90sexion; 11-18-2012 at 08:40 PM.

11-18-2012, 08:01 PM	#5
infidel335 Private First Class Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Central Mass. Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	I don't buy it. Mine was dropping the seat belt too and the dealership replaced the butler and now it works fine.

11-18-2012, 09:10 PM	#9
e90sexion E 9 0 S E X I O N Drives: like old times Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver/WA Posts: 5,282 iTrader: (16)	pics of your velcro installed? __________________ KW \| VOLK TE37SL \| RECARO \| BMW PE

11-19-2012, 08:13 AM	#12
demontwinz First Lieutenant Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 382 iTrader: (0)	thanks i will try the velcro .. my flat iron helped a little bit only

11-19-2012, 08:26 AM	#13
Laguna3 E90 NOOB Drives: N55 E92 Msport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 905 Posts: 249 iTrader: (0)	I just took the fuse out a month after I got my car. Sorry, the velcro looks ghetto.

11-27-2012, 09:48 AM	#15
demontwinz First Lieutenant Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 382 iTrader: (0)	I ironed it and added hair Gel. it worked for 2 days but now it doesnt' catch again, the seat belt is too soft. I dont' like the velcro but I have to think of something. __________________

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