Rear automatic sun blind question

BSM 335I · 12-13-2007, 08:27 AM

as some may know I just got a new 335i about a week ago and love it but im having some dificulties with the rear sun blind. It tends to work whenever it wants. Well here the thing it was working fine a few days ago and then all of sudden stopped after I held the button for a few seconds longer. Then yesterday just playing with the button I was doing different hold and press techniques hoping to get it to work and to m surprise it did and worked for the rest of the day. Well come this morning I go to press it once more and it doesn work again. I hear the usual ticking in the back but nothing. So again I tried playing with the button again but no luck. Is any one else having this same situation or know if there is a strategy behind the button and how to press it to activate it or something? This is really starting to get aggrevating. Thank you in advance.

BSM 335I · 12-13-2007, 09:46 AM

anyone?

turbojet3 · 12-13-2007, 09:51 AM

Mine has never had a problem. Get your Dealer to fix it.

BSM 335I · 12-13-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by turbojet3

Mine has never had a problem. Get your Dealer to fix it.

I already went to the dealer and they said that I would have to make an appointment to get it check out cause they might have to take apart the whole unit. What I don't get is how I managed to get it to work after a series of pusjing the button in certain ways. Im pretty sure that there is a way to get it to work with pressing the button. I was just wondering if anyone knew of anything.

RichReg · 12-13-2007, 10:09 AM

Sounds like it could be an electronics issue.

I had a similar problem with my sunroof years ago.
I tried to close it with one touch but, it got to the end, closed, then opened back up about 4 inches or so. Turns out it needed a new "cassette" an electronic box that operates it somewhere inside the cabin. Could be the same with the blinds....

dxb335d · 12-13-2007, 10:16 AM

Should work mate, no fancy way of pressing an on/off switch. Get it into the dealers.

musv · 12-13-2007, 11:53 AM

Not sure if this will help, but I seem to remember someone else having issues with theirs, and it had somethign to do with a temperature sensor. cant remember all the details, you might want to search for that thread on here and bimmerfest.

good luck

PMP · 12-13-2007, 11:59 AM

I have to use a very complex "push in" technique, where I use one of my fingers, usually my pointer, to sort of press the little button towards the front of the car. I have to do this when I raise or lower the blind. It takes practice, you don't want to press the spot to the left, or right, or below or even above the button. Has to actually move the button in.

Hope this helps. If it doesn't work, it might be that the switch is broken and needs replacing.

wrickem · 12-13-2007, 12:11 PM

you need to go to the dealer and get it fixed. Mine works instantly whenever and however I press the button. Good luck

tomswift · 12-13-2007, 12:44 PM

I have a problem with mine in the summer if I leave the trunk exposed to the sun all day it seems to have a temperature sensor that keeps it from working. The next morning it is fine. I have not had time to take it in to get it fixed. Let us know what you find out.
Tom

BSM 335I · 12-13-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PMP

I have to use a very complex "push in" technique, where I use one of my fingers, usually my pointer, to sort of press the little button towards the front of the car. I have to do this when I raise or lower the blind. It takes practice, you don't want to press the spot to the left, or right, or below or even above the button. Has to actually move the button in.

Hope this helps. If it doesn't work, it might be that the switch is broken and needs replacing.

what buttons are you talking about? Cause I only have one button for the sun blind and the other ones are blacked out.

BMWDAD · 12-13-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wrickem

you need to go to the dealer and get it fixed. Mine works instantly whenever and however I press the button. Good luck

same here

Chowbow · 12-13-2007, 04:05 PM

I don't believe for one second there is a temperature sensor that disables that stupid sunshade when it's too hot. I remember reading that thread and I'm sure the service advisor was just lying through his nostrils to get that person off their back.

Mine works just fine, always goes up or down.

I have a bet with my friends on when it will break though, as it seems like something that is very likely to break... Hope yours gets fixed though.

LEDZEP · 12-13-2007, 06:31 PM

Make the appointment and get it fixed. Sounds more like a problem in the shade mechanism itself, if you are hearing the sound and it's not working. Could be a plastic gear has broken or is intermittently catching, etc.

BTW - how often do you use the thing?? Sounds like a lot. I leave mine up all summer and down all winter (unless some dipshit in a truck behind me has his brights on).

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BSM 335I Sir Boost-a-Lot 18 Rep 519 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So FLA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00] 2007 335i [0.00]	Rear automatic sun blind question as some may know I just got a new 335i about a week ago and love it but im having some dificulties with the rear sun blind. It tends to work whenever it wants. Well here the thing it was working fine a few days ago and then all of sudden stopped after I held the button for a few seconds longer. Then yesterday just playing with the button I was doing different hold and press techniques hoping to get it to work and to m surprise it did and worked for the rest of the day. Well come this morning I go to press it once more and it doesn work again. I hear the usual ticking in the back but nothing. So again I tried playing with the button again but no luck. Is any one else having this same situation or know if there is a strategy behind the button and how to press it to activate it or something? This is really starting to get aggrevating. Thank you in advance.
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12-13-2007, 09:51 AM	#3
turbojet3 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 325 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: C. FL. iTrader: (0)	Mine has never had a problem. Get your Dealer to fix it.
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RichReg Colonel 121 Rep 2,099 Posts Drives: 2015 435Xi GC & 2000 323Ci. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Sounds like it could be an electronics issue. I had a similar problem with my sunroof years ago. I tried to close it with one touch but, it got to the end, closed, then opened back up about 4 inches or so. Turns out it needed a new "cassette" an electronic box that operates it somewhere inside the cabin. Could be the same with the blinds....
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musv Private 0 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Not sure if this will help, but I seem to remember someone else having issues with theirs, and it had somethign to do with a temperature sensor. cant remember all the details, you might want to search for that thread on here and bimmerfest. good luck __________________ 335i Sedan, Montego Blue, Terra Interior, AL Trim, Premium Package, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Navigation, Comfort Access System. Ordered: Aug 18, 2007 Born: Sept 24, 2007 Delivered: Oct 25, 2007
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PMP Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	I have to use a very complex "push in" technique, where I use one of my fingers, usually my pointer, to sort of press the little button towards the front of the car. I have to do this when I raise or lower the blind. It takes practice, you don't want to press the spot to the left, or right, or below or even above the button. Has to actually move the button in. Hope this helps. If it doesn't work, it might be that the switch is broken and needs replacing.
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	you need to go to the dealer and get it fixed. Mine works instantly whenever and however I press the button. Good luck __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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tomswift TomSwift 4 Rep 133 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	I have a problem with mine in the summer if I leave the trunk exposed to the sun all day it seems to have a temperature sensor that keeps it from working. The next morning it is fine. I have not had time to take it in to get it fixed. Let us know what you find out. Tom
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