BMW X6 Sunroof Blind Stuck? Here's What You Need to Know

Hey! I can relate to your sunblind issue. Had the same problem with my 2014 BMW X4 last year. The blind got stuck halfway and kept showing errors. Turned out the motor and guide rails were the culprits, some debris got in there and damaged the mechanism over time. The motor had to be replaced completely. It wasn't a quick fix but wasn't super serious either. The repair included removing the headliner to access the motor and rails. My mechanic also found some worn-out cables that needed replacing while they were in there. The whole thing took about a day to fix. Since these systems are pretty complex in BMWs, I'd definitely recommend getting it checked at a certified BMW specialist. The last thing you want is someone who's not familiar with these specific mechanisms trying to fix it. Better to get it done right the first time. Good luck with the repair. Let us know how it turns out.

Hey, thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'm actually dealing with this on my X6 right now, and hearing about your similar situation really helps. Would you mind sharing how much the repair ended up costing you? And have you had any other issues with the sunblind since getting it fixed? I'm trying to get a sense of what I'm in for here.

Hey again! Glad I could help earlier. Just wanted to follow up about the cost, I got it all sorted and ended up paying 330 € for the motor replacement and labor. The mechanic did a great job, and I'm happy to report that since getting it fixed, the sunblind's been working perfectly, smooth as butter! No more error messages or sticking issues. It's actually kind of nice to have it working properly again, you forget how annoying these little problems can be until they're fixed. The repair was definitely worth every penny, and I haven't had a single problem with it since. My advice would be to just go ahead and get it done, these things usually don't fix themselves and can actually get worse if you leave them too long. The mechanic told me catching it early probably saved me some extra costs down the line. Let me know if you need any other details about the repair. Always happy to help out a fellow BMW owner!

Thanks for all the detailed info! Just got back from the mechanic actually. You were spot on about getting it fixed quickly, I took your advice and had it checked out right away. My issue turned out to be pretty similar to yours, but I actually got lucky. The motor was fine, just needed a good cleaning and some lubrication. There was a bunch of debris stuck in there making everything jam up. The whole thing only cost me 180€, which was a huge relief! The mechanic was really thorough and even showed me what was causing the problem. Got it all fixed in about three hours, and now the sunblind's working perfectly again. Smooth like when it was new. Really glad I didn't put it off, you were right about catching these things early. Thanks again for helping me out with this. It's always good to hear from someone who's been through something similar. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!