Just got it done. Found 3 pieces of broken gear total, so 3 chips missing. Just like yours there was plenty of extra grease. Works great now! Will say I made sure to match the main gear orientation as yours in the video,and that seemed to be no issues. Mileage 231k
I have an 2017 ES350 with a similar issue, only that it does not go all way down. If I do this project is to remove the shade, honestly is a nice to have! Great video!
If I had the time, I would poll all lexus owners with the shade who had the same problem caused by the broken gear tooth. Would be a potential class action suit against lexus for not issuing a recall and free gear replacement. BTW I forgot to include a suggested improvement to your video. Would've help to see the underside of the side panels after it were removed to show the location of the plastic anchors and clips.
OMG! If my rear electric sunshade breaks, I hope it breaks in the retracted/down position so I can just forget about it. What a pain ITA. However, it was a great video!
I followed all your steps to take old one out. I glanced at the floor of shop and saw all these dozens and dozens of parts everywhere . I then realized I'd basically taken my whole car apart for a lousy sun shade. I called cars for kids and donated it next day.
You might be right, but when I removed and installed the seat, I did not get the impression that they broke. If they are broken, I have not been able to tell a difference, other than the seat might be easier to un-attach from the clip now?
I have the same thing happening with my 2014 Avalon Limited... It happens the same as yours, when going down and clicks continuously for about 10 - 15 seconds, then finally stops. Looks like this will be a weekend project that I won't be looking forward to do soon. Have you figured out your issue?
I have lexuses350 2008. I have 2 problems. 1. In my lexus the rear sun shade not at all coming up. When I press the button I hear a click sound. But the shade not moving. Any idea?? 2. When I press the park assist on/off button nothing happens. No beep and no light. If u can give some insights in this regard that would be great.
Just followed your video & fixed my shade in 3 hours for my 2009 Lexus ES350. Was it a coincidence that the 3rd teeth of the gear was broken on mine as well or possibly a systemic problem with the gear supplier.
I have an 08 Toy Avalon with a rear sun shade that doesn’t get stuck half way, but instead has trouble transitioning from full extension down and vice versa. Do you think that would be gear related? I’m wondering if it just needs a little lube on Doo hickey that slide across the top bar (mine looks more like an X as opposed to a right and left lift lever....if that makes sense). Man this looks like a pain in the rump! 🤣 I'm praying a little lube is all I need
That kind of sounds like it would be. Perhaps have someone push the button for a transition and see if you can hear anything in the shade motor section. If you do hear something, then it most likely is a gear issue. Does it do it sporadically? You would think that my shade is identical to the Avalon's for 2008 at least.
@@shanesalisburywazhere Ohh, good tip! I’ll try that. I do hear a faint clicking actually....yeah it struggles sometimes, but typically works, until recently, now it’s locked in the upright and attempts to go down but gets jammed a few inches down so I press it again to keep all the way up. Yeah, you would! It’s funny mine looks more like a beamer sun shade now that I’ve seen some videos - Thanks for the reply!
@@larinavigil5225 Yeah, from what you described, it definitely sounds like there might be some broken teeth in there. I'd tear into it and check it out. It's not as challenging as it looks. Good luck!
@@---fm1fx sounds like the same issue I had, but your gear tooth probably broke in a different place. I’d open it up and see if there is a gear tooth wedged somewhere.
Toyota should have fixed for free. They chose to use crappy gear in motor unit. I just pulled the fuse on mine. Far too much effort and time just to wind up with broken panels etc.
Good camera work, thanks for posting. God bless!
Thank you for sharing this video. It's look like you take more than one day to get the sun shade out. Very useful.
It would probably only take you like 3 hours tops, I just started late and had some stuff going on in-between. Thanks!
I managed to fix my car because of you, thank you again
Glad it helped!
time stamps with lots of information. instant like and subscribe!!! excited to fix my 06 IS sunshade man thanks for the video.
Just got it done. Found 3 pieces of broken gear total, so 3 chips missing. Just like yours there was plenty of extra grease. Works great now! Will say I made sure to match the main gear orientation as yours in the video,and that seemed to be no issues. Mileage 231k
Hello 👋 Shane nice video it was very interesting to watch the whole video step by step thank you Appreciated ✊✊✊♥️♥️♥️
Thanks a lot bro, I just fixed mine right now in 14th Jan 2022. Directions were perfect,
Glad to hear that!
Nice, saving this video for future reference, if needed.
Great video and thanks because I have an issue with mine!
I have an 2017 ES350 with a similar issue, only that it does not go all way down. If I do this project is to remove the shade, honestly is a nice to have! Great video!
Sounds like the same part is malfunctioning on yours as well. Best of luck!
Thank you, excellent information
Good job ! Well done.
If I had the time, I would poll all lexus owners with the shade who had the same problem caused by the broken gear tooth. Would be a potential class action suit against lexus for not issuing a recall and free gear replacement.
BTW I forgot to include a suggested improvement to your video. Would've help to see the underside of the side panels after it were removed to show the location of the plastic anchors and clips.
thanks for sharing, my GS300 recently met similar issue. And probably the same root cause.
Nice job well done
Great video many Thanks
OMG! If my rear electric sunshade breaks, I hope it breaks in the retracted/down position so I can just forget about it. What a pain ITA. However, it was a great video!
Thank you!
@7:59 that cat was so perplexed he just sniffed a couple of times and ran away. :)
Thanks man
I followed all your steps to take old one out. I glanced at the floor of shop and saw all these dozens and dozens of parts everywhere . I then realized I'd basically taken my whole car apart for a lousy sun shade. I called cars for kids and donated it next day.
I swear I was thinking the same? Is it really that serious to replace? Hell no
What is the number of the rear blinds to buy? I own a 2009 Lexus ES350, it does not have the rear blinds
18:33 On my model (HS250h) the shop manual says that those lower plastic clips are a non-reusable part. Did you find they worked OK without breaking?
You might be right, but when I removed and installed the seat, I did not get the impression that they broke. If they are broken, I have not been able to tell a difference, other than the seat might be easier to un-attach from the clip now?
I have another issue with an es300h. When the shade goes all the way down (till the end) it starts clicking like crazy, as if there was no stop.
I would recommend opening the gear box and make sure that the limit switch is working properly or that all the gear teeth are intact.
I have the same thing happening with my 2014 Avalon Limited... It happens the same as yours, when going down and clicks continuously for about 10 - 15 seconds, then finally stops. Looks like this will be a weekend project that I won't be looking forward to do soon. Have you figured out your issue?
Any idea how to fix it if the shade doesn’t go up at all and I just hear the motor squeak when I press the button??
Maybe the first few teeth that are supposed to catch have broken off. Might be worth it to open it up and check.
I have lexuses350 2008. I have 2 problems.
1. In my lexus the rear sun shade not at all coming up. When I press the button I hear a click sound. But the shade not moving. Any idea??
2. When I press the park assist on/off button nothing happens. No beep and no light.
If u can give some insights in this regard that would be great.
I bet you the gear is either out of place or all the gears are sheared off? Was it just all of a sudden or was it a progressive failure?
@@shanesalisburywazhere it happened all of a sudden.
@@shoudibnamokbul1764 Yeah, most likely something broke inside or a gear slipped out of place.
I was really impressed with it , can you do mine? What state are in ?
Thanks. Utah.
hello bro, so it was only fixed with grease or did you run the wheel that did not reach the broken teeth?
Pretty much, yeah. I removed the broken gear teeth and cleaned up gear and then put grease on the gear from the excess inside the gear box.
Just followed your video & fixed my shade in 3 hours for my 2009 Lexus ES350. Was it a coincidence that the 3rd teeth of the gear was broken on mine as well or possibly a systemic problem with the gear supplier.
@@LarkyMarumoto very suspicious..
I have an 08 Toy Avalon with a rear sun shade that doesn’t get stuck half way, but instead has trouble transitioning from full extension down and vice versa. Do you think that would be gear related? I’m wondering if it just needs a little lube on Doo hickey that slide across the top bar (mine looks more like an X as opposed to a right and left lift lever....if that makes sense). Man this looks like a pain in the rump! 🤣 I'm praying a little lube is all I need
That kind of sounds like it would be. Perhaps have someone push the button for a transition and see if you can hear anything in the shade motor section. If you do hear something, then it most likely is a gear issue. Does it do it sporadically? You would think that my shade is identical to the Avalon's for 2008 at least.
@@shanesalisburywazhere Ohh, good tip! I’ll try that. I do hear a faint clicking actually....yeah it struggles sometimes, but typically works, until recently, now it’s locked in the upright and attempts to go down but gets jammed a few inches down so I press it again to keep all the way up. Yeah, you would! It’s funny mine looks more like a beamer sun shade now that I’ve seen some videos - Thanks for the reply!
@@larinavigil5225 Yeah, from what you described, it definitely sounds like there might be some broken teeth in there. I'd tear into it and check it out. It's not as challenging as it looks. Good luck!
@@shanesalisburywazhere Haha! Glad you mentioned that last part cuz it looks intimidating! 🤣 I appreciate your help!!!
2013 Avalon. It’s stuck in the up position and all I hear is a click noise. No motor sounds or movement w the shade. Fried Motor?
I have a sun shade in my car , but once i press the button to activate it, it just dont work what is the problem
Does it sound like it’s trying to go up?
@@shanesalisburywazhereyeah trying for a bit , it dont go up even a little bet
@@---fm1fx sounds like the same issue I had, but your gear tooth probably broke in a different place. I’d open it up and see if there is a gear tooth wedged somewhere.
@@shanesalisburywazhere its too hard for me to open it up
Would this be the same for a 2013 Avalon?
Perhaps, I'm sure it's a little different, but if the symptoms are pretty similar to mine, I'm sure the issue would be similar to ANY sunshade.
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Haven’t had a single issue with it since I fixed it and I use it most days.
I think I just want the whole assembly removed without replacing it. Personally, I can do without the shade.
David can you provide the link for the gears?
@David Daniels where do we get the gears please?
0:19sec that's what she said
Toyota should have fixed for free. They chose to use crappy gear in motor unit. I just pulled the fuse on mine. Far too much effort and time just to wind up with broken panels etc.