Rear Sunshade Will Not Deploy
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Rear Sunshade Will Not Deploy
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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!
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w221 S63 2008, w221 s550 2008, w211 e200 2004, w210 1999 e320, w123 200
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!
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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w221 S63 2008, w221 s550 2008, w211 e200 2004, w210 1999 e320, w123 200
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
And I'm asking about the sun shade because some stealerships said that it's the main reason of all the malfunctions
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Rear sunshade will not deploy
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
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w221 S63 2008, w221 s550 2008, w211 e200 2004, w210 1999 e320, w123 200
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
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
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It would be the front SAM which may be the issue, but likely not because the other components on the fuse are working.
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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!
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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
Thanks to everyone who puts these random hints and tidbits on these forums!
John
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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...
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