@rustler I don’t have a CEC, but if you are able maybe try to clean the lens to see if that helps. Also, if you need a belt Atelier 13 in Nashville sells CEC transports and the website seems to indicate that they sell just the belt as well - see page below
https://www.atelier13-usa.com/digital-authorised-brands/c-e-c-tl-5-cd-transport