VW Virtus Sunshade Motor Failure Repair Guide

Had the same problem with my 2017 VW Vento TSI. The car interior sunblind motor failed completely, showing similar error messages on the display. After inspection, the issue was more complex than a simple motor swap. The entire sunblind assembly needed replacement because the motor failure had damaged the guide rails and tension mechanism. The sunshade repair involved removing the headliner to access the complete sun blind system. The old mechanism had worn gears and a burned-out motor, likely from repeated use with partially blocked rails. Labor intensive job taking around 4-5 hours since they needed to carefully remove trim pieces and realign everything during reassembly. Not something for DIY unless very experienced with car interior work. This is definitely a job for a certified shop since improper installation can damage the new motor or cause binding in the mechanism. The window visor system is more complex than it appears, with several integrated safety features and specific calibration requirements. Would recommend getting it fixed soon as continuing to operate a stuck sunblind can cause additional damage to other components in the sun protection system.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Your case sounds very similar to mine. Curious what the final repair cost was for the complete sun blind replacement? Im getting concerned since my local shop mentioned potential headliner removal as well. Also wondering if youve had any UV protection issues or new problems with the sun visor system since the repair? The interior accessory parts seem quite expensive and Id rather fix everything at once if there are common related issues.

Since fixing my stuck sunblind issue, everything has worked perfectly. The interior sun protection system now operates smoothly with no error messages. The repair set me back 330€ for the motor replacement, which included labor costs for the headliner removal and reinstallation. The mechanic found the sunshade repair was less complex than initially feared, just the motor was defective, not the entire sun blind assembly. The original guide rails and tension mechanism were still in good condition, which helped keep costs lower than a complete system replacement. No UV protection problems or sunblind issues since the fix. The car interior stays noticeably cooler and all electronic controls work as intended. Make sure your shop properly tests the entire sun blind system after repair to confirm smooth operation in both directions. If the guide rails and other components look good, you might get lucky like I did and only need the motor replaced. But having the headliner removed is unavoidable for accessing the sunshade mechanism properly.

I appreciate all the detailed feedback. After visiting my mechanic yesterday, I can confirm it was indeed just a faulty motor causing my sunblind issues. The total repair cost came to 290€, which included removing the headliner to access the sun visor mechanism. The job took about 3 hours, and they found some debris in the guide rails which they cleaned out during the sunshade repair. The mechanic showed me the burned-out motor, apparently these interior accessory failures are fairly common in this model year. The car blind now works perfectly, moving smoothly in both directions with no error messages. Glad I got it fixed before any additional damage occurred to the guide system. The UV protection seems even better than before, probably because the sun blind is now sitting properly aligned in its tracks. The whole experience was much less stressful than expected, and the final cost was reasonable considering the work involved. Really relieved I didnt need a complete system replacement like some others have reported.