VW Touran Sunblind Stuck, Fix Needed Urgently

I dealt with a nearly identical issue on my 2019 VW Tiguan last summer. As someone who regularly does basic maintenance on my cars, I first tried the usual checks, fuses, manual operation attempts, but this was beyond DIY territory. The interior sun visor motor was completely dead, which sounds similar to your situation. The workshop diagnosed it as a burned-out motor in the sunblind mechanism. They had to replace the entire sun protection assembly including the motor unit. Total repair cost was 330€, including parts and labor. The job took about 2.5 hours since they needed to carefully remove the headliner to access the mechanism. Before suggesting more specific solutions, could you share: Have you noticed any grinding noise before it stopped working? Can you manually move the sunblind at all? Did the problem develop gradually or happen suddenly? Are there any other electrical issues with interior accessories? These details would help determine if your issue matches what I experienced with my car. The workshop mentioned these failures are somewhat common in this generation of VW roof systems.

Last service was at 82000km. The grinding noise started gradually about 2 weeks before complete failure. When trying manual operation, the sunshade feels completely stuck, suggesting a mechanical issue rather than just electrical. Interestingly, other car interior electrical systems work perfectly fine, including all window controls and climate settings. My local workshop quoted 450€ for a complete sunshade repair including parts, which seems quite steep compared to your experience. The sunblind stopped working completely during a particularly hot day, which makes me wonder if heat exposure affected the mechanism. Did your repair include any additional weather protection for the new motor unit to prevent future issues?

Thanks for those extra details about your sunblind issue. The symptoms match exactly what happened with my Tiguan, especially that grinding noise before total failure. Heat definitely played a role in my case too. When they replaced my sun blind mechanism, the workshop actually installed an updated version of the motor unit with better heat shielding. This was apparently a common upgrade they started doing after seeing multiple heat-related failures. The new sun protection system includes improved insulation around the motor components. The 450€ quote you got is higher than what I paid, but prices for these window visor parts have gone up lately. You might want to check if theyre using the latest version of the mechanism with the enhanced heat protection, could be worth the extra cost to prevent another failure. My new sunblind has been working flawlessly for over a year now, even during the hottest days. The grinding noise has never returned, and the operation is actually smoother than when the car was new. Based on your description, you definitely need the full mechanism replacement like I did, trying to repair just the motor would likely lead to more issues down the line.

That's really helpful information about the upgraded sun blind system with better heat protection. The 450€ quote makes more sense now if it includes the latest version with improved insulation. Since my car is a daily driver and often sits in direct sunlight, investing in the enhanced UV protection seems worthwhile. I will schedule the repair next week and specifically request the newer version of the interior accessory mechanism. The timeline and repair details you shared have been invaluable in understanding what to expect. Though the cost is higher than your repair, preventing future heat-related failures with the upgraded window visor system seems worth the investment. One final question, did you need to leave your car at the workshop overnight, or was the sunshade repair completed same day? Need to plan my schedule around the repair time.

Where did you get your repair done? Could you send me the phone number and address?

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It's best to contact local VW dealerships or authorized service centers in your area for the repair. They can provide you with the latest parts and ensure the work is done to manufacturer standards. If you have any further questions about the repair process or need more advice, feel free to ask!