VW Caddy Sunshade Stuck, Electric Control Fix Guide

Had the same sunshade trouble on my VW Golf 1998 1.6L. The motor stopped working completely after some grinding noises. Initial diagnosis showed the sunblind mechanism was intact, but the motor and control unit needed replacement. The issue requires dismantling the entire headliner to access the car sunshade assembly. Main culprits are usually: Motor failure due to gear wear, Broken cable guides, Control module malfunction, Worn slide rails This interior accessory repair took a full day at the workshop. The sun blind motor replacement involved testing both mechanical and electrical components. Not a quick fix, but also not a critical safety issue, just inconvenient without proper UV protection. Parts typically included: motor assembly, cable set, and sometimes the control module. Would suggest getting it checked soon since a stuck motor can damage other components if forced. The repair prevents potential damage to the headliner and ensures proper function of the entire sunshade system. Consider this a moderate repair job requiring specific expertise with electric sunshade systems. Required special tools and proper diagnostic equipment to ensure correct installation and calibration.

Thanks for the detailed breakdown of the sunshade failure repair. Good to know its more involved than I expected. My Caddy is now in the shop with similar symptoms. They also mentioned checking the headliner and complete car sunshade assembly. Mind sharing what you paid for the full repair including labor? Also curious if the window visor system has worked fine since the fix or if other issues popped up later.

The repair cost me 330€ total, which covered both parts and labor for the sunblind motor replacement. The mechanic did a thorough job accessing the complete assembly through the headliner. Worth every cent since the UV protection system has worked flawlessly since the fix six months ago. No additional window visor issues have appeared, and the sunshade moves smoothly without the grinding noise that plagued it before. The interior accessory repair included a full calibration of the system, which I think made a big difference in preventing future problems. My advice based on this experience: let them check and replace all worn components while they have the headliner off. It saves money in the long run since most of the cost is in the labor of accessing the sunshade repair area.

The mechanic finally got back to me about my Caddy's sunshade repair. Total damage came to 380€, bit more than expected but they found the motor AND control unit both needed replacement. The sunblind mechanism was also slightly bent, which explained the grinding sound. Took them about 6 hours to complete the job. They had to remove the entire headliner to access the window visor system, just like you mentioned. The interior accessory repair included a full system reset and calibration. Been two weeks now and the sun blind works perfectly, no more error codes or strange noises. UV protection is finally working as intended again. Glad I got it fixed properly instead of trying cheaper shortcuts. Thanks for helping me understand what I was getting into with this repair.