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    09-17-2012 10:39 PM #1
    Hi all,

    The strap on my driver's seat which holds the seatbelt in place and stops the belt from flapping keeps popping off. It appears the button snap is getting worn and unable to hold the strap in place when tugged on in certain directions.

    Any creative ideas on how to repair the snap?

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    09-18-2012 09:41 AM #2
    That is the most useless design ever. Stopped using it after the first week. I would assume that an auto upholstery shop would be able to repair for you.

  3. 09-18-2012 07:34 PM #3
    I use a tiny piece of double-stick tape on top of the male end of the snap. It holds fine for about a month or so, then I just replace it. cheap fixp

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    09-19-2012 01:08 AM #4
    No doubt, not the greatest design, but I do find it stops the belt from oscillating with the windows and top down.

    Appreciate the tip with the tape!

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    09-19-2012 01:54 AM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by ashbinder View Post
    Hi all,

    The strap on my driver's seat which holds the seatbelt in place and stops the belt from flapping keeps popping off. It appears the button snap is getting worn and unable to hold the strap in place when tugged on in certain directions.

    Any creative ideas on how to repair the snap?

    Thanks,
    Mike

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    I used a pair of pliers and slightly deformed the male end of the snap. Go easy. A little at a time until you get the results you want. You can always add but you can't subtract.

    Then I really scrunched down on the snaps with my fingers. So far so good, after a year with this "Mod".

    Putting a little super glue in there will also work and will not be affected by heat. However, it may not last quite as long.
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    02-02-2013 09:05 PM #6
    Forums are great...I knew I'd find a response to my query
    I am a new owner of a CPO EOS and I am quickly finding out some of its little eccentricities.
    I am going to try the above "pinching" mod to see if that helps...
    Any info on the matts and retrofitting the round snaps for the oval ones?

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    02-04-2013 01:54 AM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by pafox View Post
    Forums are great...I knew I'd find a response to my query
    I am a new owner of a CPO EOS and I am quickly finding out some of its little eccentricities.
    I am going to try the above "pinching" mod to see if that helps...
    Any info on the matts and retrofitting the round snaps for the oval ones?
    What do you mean, round vs oval snaps? Are you talking about the floor mats?

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    02-04-2013 04:41 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by pafox View Post
    Forums are great...I knew I'd find a response to my query
    I am a new owner of a CPO EOS and I am quickly finding out some of its little eccentricities.
    I am going to try the above "pinching" mod to see if that helps...
    Any info on the matts and retrofitting the round snaps for the oval ones?
    You can buy the ones you need from VW parts dept. Just remove the old snaps and put on the new ones. They just pressure fit together. Easy to do in less than 5 min.

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    02-04-2013 10:48 PM #9
    Sorry I'm jackin' this thread...
    Yes(DP) those mats and yes, I'm getting those parts(thanks Boston)

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    02-05-2013 02:03 AM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by pafox View Post
    Sorry I'm jackin' this thread...
    Yes(DP) those mats and yes, I'm getting those parts(thanks Boston)
    I got my extra Grommet Kit from Ebay. Much cheaper than the dealer.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Volkswage...885dfb&vxp=mtr
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    02-06-2013 03:44 PM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by DavidPaul View Post
    I got my extra Grommet Kit from Ebay. Much cheaper than the dealer.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Volkswage...885dfb&vxp=mtr
    I got mine for free from the dealer but good tip on the e-bay source.

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    02-06-2013 06:34 PM #12
    Got mine off Ebay as well and the dealer installed them
    while car was in for new Header Seal (noticed minor leak ), both sun visors and center brake light
    all done under warranty

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