Rear Sunshade Won't Retract

[james20]

2006 sedan. Push the button and the shade tries to retract, the 2 arms move inwards about 2 or 3 inches then stop. Anyone know what might be wrong?

[White94RX]

They might be just sticking. Have someone push the button while you give them a little push and see if they fold properly. I've fixed a few that just needed a little lube in the tracks. They did the same thing as you described.

[james20]

Will try that, thanks! What kind of lube do you recommend? I have white lithium grease in a tube and in a spray.

[White94RX]

I usually use a silicone based lube because its clear, and not white, like lithium grease.

[dworthy]

I have used this on pretty much everything from the sunroof tracks to door pins on my BMW's: https://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-92003-Lubricating-Translucent/dp/B0081JE0OO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MP7MG8GKG46H&dchild=1&keywords=cl ear+lubricating+grease&qid=1605698138&sprefix=clea r+lub%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-1

[james20]

Thanks, ordered.

[White94RX]

Make sure to update us if the lube helps/fixes the issue.

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