JohnnyC300

My rear sunshade is stuck in the down position. Pressing the button yields no results, no noise, nothing but silence.

Checked the fuse diagram and it seems that the fuse which controls the sunshade also controls several other vitals which are all functioning so I don't think it's the fuse but should I check despite this (it's in the more annoying fuse box)

Anyone know if this is a dead motor, or a switch / issue with the button? I get the feeling it is a costly fix.

Searched the forum and Google only found basic information for older w203, w202 models.

Anyone who has had their sunshade serviced, or has an idea what my issue may be please help.

aamirani

That happened to mine. I just kind of wiggled it a bit as my friend kept hitting the button and then it just started working again

JohnnyC300

When yours was not working was it dead silent? Mine makes no sounds not sure if it should be though, like as if it were attempting to open.

BrandonBenson

I'm curious about this too since mine stopped working last fall. I've only tried wiggling it, then going up to push the button. It is silent also, so I'm not sure if the motor is fried or if its just stuck. I have an extended warranty though The Warranty Group, but have been told it probably won't be covered.

JohnnyC300

Bump any updates guys? I wonder if the stealership will assess the problem for me without charging.

Hekkie Smith

Johnny, what happened with your sunshade?

JohnnyC300

Hi, I forgot to reply, thank you for asking.

I fixed it! I had a friend press the deploy button and gently tugged on it simultaneously. After a few try it deployed and has consistently been working for over a year now!

Hekkie Smith

Johnny, watta I noticed that the rear shun shade is connected to the rear Sam and when the sun shade is broken it'd affect other parts like reverse lights, parctronic system, mirrors memory and 3 to 5 things else.
My rear sun shade isn't working now, now I'm wondering who can help me with solve my war with W211.
Do you think that the key switch is damaged ? Or another parts are falling apart?

Please help!
And I posted that but only 1 reply.

aamirani

Aha! I told you!

JohnnyC300

I have no idea about the relation to the SAM you speak of. When I hit the switch it was silent so I thought the switch was broken, or that the deploy motor in the shade was broken. What I found was gently tugging on it fixed it. The shade is just whisper silent!

Hekkie Smith

I'll try it today then ima tell you

Hekkie Smith

It didn't work ����

JohnnyC300

Sorry man, I would say go about it at the stealership. I think I asked once and they implied it's expensive. I believe I may have read $1200 on this forum but do not be discouraged and do a search. I bet an indie with an auto electrician can do it for $100.

Hekkie Smith

Johnny thanks for your concerns, My sun shade is stuck up not down
And I'm asking about the sun shade because some stealerships said that it's the main reason of all the malfunctions

craiger13

I tried to deploy my sun shade just morning, and it did not work however after pulling over and cutting down the radio I was able to hear a click when I pressed the button. any clues of what I can do to get it working because I do not hear anything except when I press the button

Hekkie Smith

Hey
Check fuses
Check the motor
Check the rear Sam
(Make sure that you don't have any other problems)
Does it rain too much in you place ?
Try to hit with your bunch it from the trunk
Check the car with c4 or c5 star
Best wishes
I had it before though

LandSeaAir

It would be the front SAM which may be the issue, but likely not because the other components on the fuse are working.

Hekkie Smith

The rear Sam controls the rear sunshade

Sometimes it gets stick by itself just try to hit the motor from the trunk

Hekkie Smith

Hekkie Smith

Look if you hear a click sound when you hit the sunshade button this means the motor is working
So you need to check the track of the sunshade
That's it
Best

PooYa

This just happened to me rn. Do I need to keep pressing immediately the button while tugging the sunshade?

timlippold

Mine stopped working at least 2 years ago. No noise. I'll have to try to pull method.

JettaRed

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Well, thanks to the suggestions here, I pulled up (moderately) on the shade while another person pushed the button. It now works consistently! ��

AN89AG

I would like to add my 2¢. My new to me 2007 CL600 had a non-functioning rear sunshade (note "had"). I heard a very quiet "click" when I hit the FAVORITE button, so I figured it wanted to work. I had my wife hit the FAVORITE button while I pulled on the middle of the shade. After a couple of tries, EUREKA! Getting a purchase point was a little tough, though. I pushed on the plastic above the shade just enough to get a finger-hold, and that was just enough of a bite to get the job done.

Thanks to everyone who puts these random hints and tidbits on these forums!

John

tai rahmaad

bro until today I didn't know what that button was for at all! I hit mine and heard the motor running but it was stuck. I grabbed a small pole so I could hit the button and tug on my sun shade... And after like 8 tries it engaged and works great! Thanks guys for the info.... Had my car for years and never used it because I have tint...