Rear Power Sunshade

gaz_0001 · 12-14-2017, 04:30 AM

Hello,

I recently bought a M3 E92 2012 Model vehicle, LHD.

I pressed this rear power sunshade button on the dash. The sunshade came up.

However, now it will not go back down.

When i press the button, I hear some clicks and i can see that the two arms on the rear sunshade are attempting to contract. They move just 5 to 10mm inwards, but not enough to actually put the sunshade away.

Has anyone else had a similar issue? And can you advise me how to fix it, or how to at least put it away?

FYI - this is my first M3 and I have no experience so far with dismantling and assembling the vehicle - I am happy to have a go though.

Thanks in advance.

Dubuang · 12-20-2017, 04:59 PM

I have an '12 e92 m3 with the power sunshade, however I've only used it a handful of times then I tinted my car. It worked flawlessly, haven't ran into any trouble with it. It should go down relatively easy if it was working correctly.

nick3753 · 12-20-2017, 09:01 PM

I had mine replaced under warranty for the same issue. I've used it a dozen or so times since (maybe 2 years) and it broke again. Just leave it down (it looks ugly anyway) and get tint.

Edit: to put down you will need someone to push the button while you give a nudge to the side bars. Just push them towards the center of the car and it will come down.

Atomicteal_M3 · 12-20-2017, 09:23 PM

Same issue with mine. From what I've heard and extensive research, the motor is going out. You will need to replace it with this part. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...k/51469149848/ Not worth replacing to me but if it's in your budget, feel free!

JDM_CL9 · 12-21-2017, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick3753

Edit: to put down you will need someone to push the button while you give a nudge to the side bars. Just push them towards the center of the car and it will come down.

In case you don't have someone to help... I just sit in the back seat; hit the button; then quickly push the arms inward. You may need to be a bit of a Ninja to get it to work though...

nycplumber · 12-21-2017, 01:50 PM

What all the other replies said are spot on. You could also get something to 'poke' the button while you're applying pressure on the vertical arms.

330ciprem · 02-02-2018, 04:30 PM

Facing the SAME issue. Got the M3 1 week back.
It was going up and down properly before but today when it came up it's not going down.

I have a feeling the 11 F is the issue. The temps were fine till yesterday and the shade was working fine as well. Gonna leave her in the garage for a couple of hours and hope for the best.

Just a feeling.

TomHudson · 02-02-2018, 04:31 PM

Put a bit of penetrating oil on the hinges.

12-14-2017, 04:30 AM	#1
gaz_0001 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 40 Posts Drives: BMW M3 2012 DCT ZCP Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Middle East (Desert Life) iTrader: (0)	Rear Power Sunshade - Stuck/Sticking at Top position Hello, I recently bought a M3 E92 2012 Model vehicle, LHD. I pressed this rear power sunshade button on the dash. The sunshade came up. However, now it will not go back down. When i press the button, I hear some clicks and i can see that the two arms on the rear sunshade are attempting to contract. They move just 5 to 10mm inwards, but not enough to actually put the sunshade away. Has anyone else had a similar issue? And can you advise me how to fix it, or how to at least put it away? FYI - this is my first M3 and I have no experience so far with dismantling and assembling the vehicle - I am happy to have a go though. Thanks in advance.
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Dubuang Private First Class 27 Rep 153 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California iTrader: (2)	I have an '12 e92 m3 with the power sunshade, however I've only used it a handful of times then I tinted my car. It worked flawlessly, haven't ran into any trouble with it. It should go down relatively easy if it was working correctly.
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nick3753 Major 1020 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Audi S6 [0.00] 1997 BMW 328i Touring [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	I had mine replaced under warranty for the same issue. I've used it a dozen or so times since (maybe 2 years) and it broke again. Just leave it down (it looks ugly anyway) and get tint. Edit: to put down you will need someone to push the button while you give a nudge to the side bars. Just push them towards the center of the car and it will come down.
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Atomicteal_M3 Brigadier General 748 Rep 4,429 Posts Drives: E90 M3 AW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FT. Bragg, NC. iTrader: (28) Garage List 2007 335i [9.00]	Same issue with mine. From what I've heard and extensive research, the motor is going out. You will need to replace it with this part. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...k/51469149848/ Not worth replacing to me but if it's in your budget, feel free! __________________ ModeCarbon V1 CF lip/PF AG CF SS ext./ARKYM CF Diffuser/OSS AE's/B&G Springs/CF Performance Spoiler/V2 Led Performance SW/Meisterschaft GT exhaust
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nycplumber Major 685 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	What all the other replies said are spot on. You could also get something to 'poke' the button while you're applying pressure on the vertical arms.
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330ciprem Lieutenant 229 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 12 E92 M3, 06 E46 330ci, 6spds Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Facing the SAME issue. Got the M3 1 week back. It was going up and down properly before but today when it came up it's not going down. I have a feeling the 11 F is the issue. The temps were fine till yesterday and the shade was working fine as well. Gonna leave her in the garage for a couple of hours and hope for the best. Just a feeling.
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02-02-2018, 04:31 PM	#8
TomHudson Major 658 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Put a bit of penetrating oil on the hinges.
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