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Since my car (AMG GT R) failed scheduled inspection (well it's a long story)...
it is currently off the road pending one part to be replaced.
However, I am having difficulty sourcing this part.
My authorised dealer has been trying for the last 10 months but has not been able to source this part.
It is the driver side seat belt buckle, for bucket seat variant.
Does anyone know where I could get A1908680500 fully electronically functional and second hand, let alone a new one?
Part number is:
* 1908680500 (190-868-05-00) - Mercedes Benz Ts Seat Belt Buckle
* 1978600369 (197-860-03-69) - SLS, equivalent.
Since my car (AMG GT R) failed scheduled inspection (well it's a long story)...
it is currently off the road pending one part to be replaced.
However, I am having difficulty sourcing this part.
My authorised dealer has been trying for the last 10 months but has not been able to source this part.
It is the driver side seat belt buckle, for bucket seat variant.
Does anyone know where I could get A1908680500 fully electronically functional and second hand, let alone a new one?
Part number is:
* 1908680500 (190-868-05-00) - Mercedes Benz Ts Seat Belt Buckle
* 1978600369 (197-860-03-69) - SLS, equivalent.
It’s quite interesting — manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, and Toyota/Lexus are generally known for maintaining parts support for 15 to 25 years, especially for higher-end or heritage models.
Safety-related components, of course, fall under stricter guidelines, as manufacturers are required to provide those parts indefinitely. Seat belts, for example, are typically classified as safety-critical items.
What’s unusual lately is that Mercedes-Benz has started marking a growing number of components as “Discontinued” in their on-line public parts listings — and many of these happen to be safety-related items.
When you search for such parts, they often return only a “Discontinued” status without an available substitute.
I find it surprising that an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer wasn’t able to identify either the original part number or its supersession.
Their internal systems — STIS, XENTRY, or the EPC catalog — normally provide full traceability, including the current replacement or updated part number whenever one exists.
Originally, I asked mercteil for a mistaken part (seat belt, not buckle), and they were hesitant to help me.
And even if they would help, they would use MB inventory system anyway...
I directly asked MB Germany and said it's discontinued and zero stock in USA and Germany.
I directly asked MB Germany and said it's discontinued and zero stock in USA and Germany.
Originally Posted by beekay_
It is the driver side seat belt buckle, for bucket seat variant.
Ah, now I understand. The Bucket Seats were NOT even an option for USA customers as the system either did not comply with government testing/regulations, OR, that MB did not pay or even try to submit a model with Bucket seats for testing/compliance in USA.
Also, the Bucket Seats were only a Limited Option even in EU, so it kinda makes sense that they would run out of stock and Discontinue its manufacture.
Does the Buckle from standard/Non-bucket seat work?
If not, seems your only other option would be to source it from eBay or from a totaled vehicle at the scrap yard.
Does the Buckle from standard/Non-bucket seat work?
The workshop did tell me they were looking for alternative solutions... but did not think it is a wise approach since it is safety-related.
If Shmee150 managed to install bucket seats into his former AMG GT R roadster (via Opus), then the mounting points must be the same. But it does not say anything about if the electronics or plug is the same. Perhaps I should contact Opus.
Originally Posted by MBNRG
If not, seems your only other option would be to source it from eBay or from a totaled vehicle at the scrap yard.
This is the thing.. if it's a totaled vehicle, then the driver's side seat buckle will have been "activated" and thus needs replacing. So a RHD variant (UK,Australia,Japan,etc) without passenger in the vehicle during the accident is the only potential option.
The workshop did tell me they were looking for alternative solutions... but did not think it is a wise approach since it is safety-related.
If Shmee150 managed to install bucket seats into his former AMG GT R roadster (via Opus), then the mounting points must be the same. But it does not say anything about if the electronics or plug is the same. Perhaps I should contact Opus.
This is the thing.. if it's a totaled vehicle, then the driver's side seat buckle will have been "activated" and thus needs replacing. So a RHD variant (UK,Australia,Japan,etc) without passenger in the vehicle during the accident is the only potential option.
have you inquired about rebuilding the seatbelt? Is it just the explosive charge that is blown? I’ve personally replaced those charges myself in another vehicle in order to make parts that were not available on a ‘00 model. In my case, I was able to take the charge out of a seatbelt that was working, but did not fit and put it into the old Seatbelt.
and this is the company that I researched and would have used if I didn’t happen to have bought a bunch of spare seatbelt parts prior to having the issue. I figured I would try before sending it out. Because mine was on an older car that was starting to have new parts disappear out of inventory, I would buy the deals when I saw them.
A bit off subject, but I maintain both a 00 and a 06 100 series but of course the seatbelts are not exactly the same (different buckle size and different style plug logic) between those years. So sometimes I have to mix and match my parts to keep them OEM.
and this is the company that I researched and would have used if I didn’t happen to have bought a bunch of spare seatbelt parts prior to having the issue. I figured I would try before sending it out. Because mine was on an older car that was starting to have new parts disappear out of inventory, I would buy the deals when I saw them.
A bit off subject, but I maintain both a 00 and a 06 100 series but of course the seatbelts are not exactly the same (different buckle size and different style plug logic) between those years. So sometimes I have to mix and match my parts to keep them OEM.
The other nice thing they offer is they can change color of your belts. I had a customer who wanted red safety belts.
Today I was able to pick up my car, with fully functional seat buckle, and road worthy condition.
A few weeks ago, I forwarded the email from safety restore, and somehow my workshop determined a solution to the seat buckle.
I did not ask the workshop how it was exactly solved as I was super happy to be able to get back my car in a roadworthy state after over 12 months without the car!
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