Rear Blind

Mark060457 · 4th July 2007, 14:37

Hope someone can help

The rear electric sunblind has suddenly stopped working i have checked all the fuses etc and they are all fine.

When i press the button for the blind on the dash i can hear a clicking noise like a relay or something is switiching i have had a look everywhere to try and see if i can see the motor or relay if there is one, but cannot find anything, so i asume it is hidden well out the way.

Can anyone help where i start looking or is it something easy i need to do to cure the problem ( i wish)

JohnDotCom · 4th July 2007, 16:24

Mark I'm sure someone with more Knowledge will be along to help shortly as I have a Tourer so cannot check.
I would think if you have a test meter available, you check that there is a 12volt feed being received at the Blind at the connection to it, which would I hope indicate if the power is getting that far, but as said help will come.

Greeners · 4th July 2007, 16:26

From the description, I'd first suspect a stuck motor. Two options, firstly, get someome to press the button whilst you GENTLY try and give it a little tug. When I installed mine, I noticed that the top trim on the blind stuck on the cut edge of the parcel shelf.

If that fails you need to try and get to the plug on the motor from inside the boot. It's a very short loom and not much room to play with. Get a multi meter on it to make sure you're getting 12v

I seem to remember its orange / red wiring with a mini 2 way connector.

HTH

Christopher · 4th July 2007, 16:36

This has been known to happen - partially lifting the parcel shelf and giving the motor a solid "Tap" (thud) or three has been know to set things straight ...

JohnDotCom · 4th July 2007, 16:45

Thanks for the Info Guys, I will try to remember for next time.

John Hart · 15th April 2009, 00:49

Where exactly is the motor for the Sun Blind.

John Hart

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

From the description, I'd first suspect a stuck motor. Two options, firstly, get someome to press the button whilst you GENTLY try and give it a little tug. When I installed mine, I noticed that the top trim on the blind stuck on the cut edge of the parcel shelf.

If that fails you need to try and get to the plug on the motor from inside the boot. It's a very short loom and not much room to play with. Get a multi meter on it to make sure you're getting 12v

I seem to remember its orange / red wiring with a mini 2 way connector.

HTH

Greeners · 15th April 2009, 05:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Hart

Where exactly is the motor for the Sun Blind.

John Hart

Looking from the rear, just to the right of centre.

StevenWilliams · 15th April 2009, 07:03

I found that re-greasing the worm drive in the gear mechanism helped greatly. You do have to remove the parcel shelf to get at it and watch the fingers as there is a HUGE amount of torque in the motor.

Greeners · 15th April 2009, 12:15

This is from the underside

John Hart · 16th April 2009, 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

Looking from the rear, just to the right of centre.

How is the easiest way to get access to it. Can it be removed and repaired. Is there a diagram of it so I can do this myself?

Regards,

John Hart

4th July 2007, 14:37	#1
Mark060457 Loves to post MG ZT 180 + 2.5 V6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kings Lynn Posts: 290 Thanks: 19 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Rear Blind Hope someone can help The rear electric sunblind has suddenly stopped working i have checked all the fuses etc and they are all fine. When i press the button for the blind on the dash i can hear a clicking noise like a relay or something is switiching i have had a look everywhere to try and see if i can see the motor or relay if there is one, but cannot find anything, so i asume it is hidden well out the way. Can anyone help where i start looking or is it something easy i need to do to cure the problem ( i wish)

4th July 2007, 16:26	#3
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	From the description, I'd first suspect a stuck motor. Two options, firstly, get someome to press the button whilst you GENTLY try and give it a little tug. When I installed mine, I noticed that the top trim on the blind stuck on the cut edge of the parcel shelf. If that fails you need to try and get to the plug on the motor from inside the boot. It's a very short loom and not much room to play with. Get a multi meter on it to make sure you're getting 12v I seem to remember its orange / red wiring with a mini 2 way connector. HTH __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

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Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	This has been known to happen - partially lifting the parcel shelf and giving the motor a solid "Tap" (thud) or three has been know to set things straight ... __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

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15th April 2009, 12:15	#9
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	This is from the underside __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

4th July 2007, 16:24	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Mark I'm sure someone with more Knowledge will be along to help shortly as I have a Tourer so cannot check. I would think if you have a test meter available, you check that there is a 12volt feed being received at the Blind at the connection to it, which would I hope indicate if the power is getting that far, but as said help will come.

4th July 2007, 16:45	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks for the Info Guys, I will try to remember for next time.