Stuck VW Bora Sunblind Repair vs. Manual Replacement

Had the same problem with a 2000 VW Golf GTI. The power sunshade motor failed completely, causing the blind to freeze in position. The dashboard error was indicating a fault in the sunshade control module. During repair, the technician found the motor gears had stripped and the entire sunshade mechanism needed replacement. This was a common issue with these models. The repair involved removing the headliner to access the sunshade assembly and replacing both the motor unit and control module. This is considered a serious repair since it requires extensive interior disassembly to access the components. The UV protection system is integrated with the cars electrical system, making a simple manual car sunshade replacement challenging without proper deactivation of the original system. If the symptoms match (complete failure, error code, no movement), its likely the same issue. The repair requires specialized tools and expertise with car interior electronics. A proper fix will restore full functionality of the automated sun blind system, but considering the cars age, evaluating repair versus replacement is sensible. The repair took a full day at the shop due to the complexity of accessing and replacing the sunshade components.

Thanks for the detailed response. Dealing with the same sunshade repair problem on my 2003 Bora. The window visor system failed exactly as you described, complete with the error message and frozen mechanism. Would really appreciate knowing the final repair cost in your case, as Im weighing my options between fixing the original system or switching to a basic interior accessory solution. Also curious if youve had any other issues with the UV protection system since the repair was done?

Just had my car back from the shop last week. The sun blind repair went exactly as anticipated, they had to dismantle the headliner to access and replace the faulty motor mechanism. Total cost came to 330€ for the complete sunshade repair including parts and labor. Since fixing the car blind system, everything works perfectly. The motor now operates smoothly, and the dashboard error code has disappeared completely. The automated sun protection system functions like new, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Much better having a properly working automatic system rather than switching to a basic car sunshade solution. While manual alternatives are cheaper, they dont integrate with the cars existing frame and can look awkward. The investment in fixing the original interior accessory was worth it for maintaining the cars functionality and value. No additional issues have surfaced since the repair. The technician mentioned these fixes typically last for many years when done properly, as the replacement parts are more durable than the original sunblind components.

Thanks for the input. I finally got my Bora back from the repair shop yesterday. The sun visor issue turned out exactly as described, failed motor and stripped gears in the sunshade mechanism. Total repair cost hit 380€ which included replacing the entire sun protection assembly and reprogramming the control module. The mechanic needed about 6 hours to complete the job since accessing the sunshade system required removing most of the car interior headliner. The automated window visor now works perfectly again, smoothly sliding up and down on command. No more error messages on the dashboard. Really glad I went with fixing the original system rather than trying to jury-rig a manual sunshade solution. Definitely recommend anyone facing similar issues to get it properly repaired rather than attempting temporary fixes. The functionality of a proper working sun blind is worth the investment, especially for maintaining the cars value.