Why is the sunshade on my Toyota Avalon not working?

Why is the sunshade on my Toyota Avalon not working?

There is another Avalon sunshade assembly issue where it randomly activates on its own, extending to the ‘up’ position. That issue has a separate root cause, a relay failure, TSB-0157-14 “Rear Window Sunshade Rises With NO Switch Input,” than is discussed here.

What’s the part number on a 2006 Toyota Avalon?

Descriptions and part numbers provided herein are based upon my own 2006 Toyota Avalon Limited, for which the sunshade assembly part number is 65333-AC010. Dealership/Warranty Fix: Replace entire sunshade assembly. This work, when not covered under original warranty, will quote in the range of $1500 to $2000.

How much does it cost to repair rear shade on a Toyota Avalon?

Current price to repair rear shade is $1800- $1100 for the part and 5 hours of labor- extremely poor design and one of the most likely planned obsolescence’s scenario’s I have ever seen- in other words Toyota is taking advantage of their customers. There is no reason for problems like this in a $42,000.00 vehicle.

Is there a warranty on a Toyota Avalon?

Toyota never released any TSB, any public acknowledgement or any unofficial/goodwill warranty toward this issue. There is another Avalon sunshade assembly issue where it randomly activates on its own, extending to the ‘up’ position.

Can you remove the sunshade from a Toyota Avalon?

Almost everything near the sunshade assembly has to be removed to obtain access to remove it, including the back seat, the C-panel covers, the rear panel, the rear seat belts, etc. Do NOT pay for this dealership fix because it WILL NOT LAST.

What was the problem with my Toyota Avalon?

Similar problems with out 2007 Avalon Limited. The rear shade quit operating, we had it repaired under an extended warranty we purchased with the auto. The dealer told us it would have cost us about $1200 if not for the warranty. It went out again, this time after the warranty expired. The shade is stuck in the “up” position.

Where is the brake light on a Toyota Avalon?

The third brake light wiring is likely to be loose from now NOT being taped to the underside of the deck. Don’t let the brake light wiring get hung up – and resecure it or it will haunt the shade opening on reassembly. The shade unit electrical is on the drivers side, disconnect this. Look through the glass if you don’t feel it.

Descriptions and part numbers provided herein are based upon my own 2006 Toyota Avalon Limited, for which the sunshade assembly part number is 65333-AC010. Dealership/Warranty Fix: Replace entire sunshade assembly. This work, when not covered under original warranty, will quote in the range of $1500 to $2000.

There is another Avalon sunshade assembly issue where it randomly activates on its own, extending to the ‘up’ position. That issue has a separate root cause, a relay failure, TSB-0157-14 “Rear Window Sunshade Rises With NO Switch Input,” than is discussed here.

Current price to repair rear shade is $1800- $1100 for the part and 5 hours of labor- extremely poor design and one of the most likely planned obsolescence’s scenario’s I have ever seen- in other words Toyota is taking advantage of their customers. There is no reason for problems like this in a $42,000.00 vehicle.

Toyota never released any TSB, any public acknowledgement or any unofficial/goodwill warranty toward this issue. There is another Avalon sunshade assembly issue where it randomly activates on its own, extending to the ‘up’ position.

How much does it cost to repair a sun shade on a Avalon?

Indeed – I have found another listing – a bit more expensive – about $30 delivered Germany Gear motor BLDC Mercedes motor sunshade curtain motor 12V turbine worm deceleration motor|DC Motor| – AliExpress

Can you remove the fuse on a 2014 Toyota Avalon?

Can’t remove fuse on 2014 as there are other items on same circuit. Rear shade makes horrible noise whenever the car is put in reverse. It lasts until the shade goes up or down. Happens consistently, we have been advised by the dealer to remove the fuse as the repair is extremely costly.

Why does my Toyota Avalon make a grinding noise?

Rear sun shade make terrible grinding noise. rear sunshade visor broke and loud noise from visor motor when you put the car in reverse. last a minute then stops. cant believe no recall after seeing all the complaints about the same thing. Not sure why this began to happen.

What happens when the sunshade fails to retract?

The sunshade is designed to automatically retract into the ‘down’ position when the car is put in reverse; if this failure has occurred, the sunshade will make a loud grinding sound for about 15 seconds while the sunshade attempts (and fails) to retract into the ‘down’ position. It will also make the sound even IF the sunshade is already retracted.

When did Toyota Avalon’s extended warranty expire?

My 2013 Toyota Avalon had an extended warranty expire in January. Now in May the rear sunshade froze in the up position. I have less than 28000 miles on the car. I took it to the dealer and after an hour and a half I was told it could not be repaired, but could be replaced at a cost of $2010.62.

How are the shade arms attached to the motor?

The shade arms are controlled via tubular arms acting on a pivot at the outside bottom edge of the assembly. The tubular arms are attached to a yoke attached directly via keyed fit to the motor shaft. This shaft is part of the larger metal gear in the motor housing.

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