#LEXUS GS350 REAR SHADE CONTROL HOW TO#
#LEXUS GS350 REAR SHADE CONTROL SERIES#

If the window jambed there is a load on the motor by loosening the bollts you will here the motor shift back into a less stressed position tighten bolts plug wire test up and down. Locate the motor hold down bolts and with a ratchet loosen slightly each bolt, you do not want to remove them

#LEXUS GS350 REAR SHADE CONTROL HOW TO#

Remove the door panel check Google how to do it, do not be intimidated it is easy stuff, watch out for the wiring used for light and switches, no worries everything just snaps back into place If this fails try next step (NO DO NOT SLAM THE DOOR LOL) Here is my story, same problem window would not move yet one could here the relay clicking on and off as i released the button for the windowįirst try a credit card all around the window to ensure the seals are not sticking to the window easy enough right ! do inside and outside now use silicone spray in the rubber both sides of the glass, no worry you can windex afterwards That is what caused your window not to work in the first place. Hope this was more help than frightening.Hello to all, stop slamming your doors, if that is what it takes to get your window to work then, it is a good chance You have some sleuthing to do to get to the bottom of your problem. You will find that either in the console attached to the gear shift, or on the transmission itself will be a reverse switch tied into the power shade's circuit, and this contact may well be corroded, broken or has come disconnected. Its considered a safety item to be down when you are backing up for visibility. For instance, if the rear shade is up and you put the car into reverse, the shade will power down and stay down until you use the switch to put it up again. Lastly, the wiring for this system is connected to the transmission. You might try seeing if any of your fuses are blown. If the shade powers up, then you have a wiring problem to the centre console switch or to power or ground. If the shade doesn't move, you have several decisions to make: replace it (very expensive I'll bet, or just leave it alone and live with it). Climb into the trunk, locate the shade's wiring harness, disconnect it, and try applying 12 volts to its various connectors. The second thing to try would be to try powering the shade from a separate 12 volt car battery while right in the trunk. It seems a little stiff, but Ill wait to. Have a 2013 Lexus GS350 and this shade fits the windshield perfectly. For storage, simply roll it up and secure it with the attached velcro strap and put it in the back seat. If after two or three applications this doesn't do the trick, you may have to remove the switch from the console and either change it out, or open it up and give it an interior cleaning. To install, simply unroll across the dash, maneuver the Heatshield behind the rear view mirror and flip the sun visors down. Be sure to wipe off the excess from the console quickly, and then wait for the cleaner in the switch to evaporate before turning on the ignition and trying to power up the shade.

#LEXUS GS350 REAR SHADE CONTROL SERIES#

Rather than try pulling it from the console (and possibly scratching the console) get some electrical contact cleaner in a spray bomb from Radio Shack or similar, and spray a liberal amount into the top of the switch, and then cycle the switch many times. Lexus GS Sun Shades & Snow Covers Sort by 1 - 30 of 253 results Rixxu Sun Shades 1 13.95 - 15.95 Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield 161 74.99 WeatherTech Windshield Sun Shade 86 56.95 - 104.95 Intro-Tech Custom Premium Folding Auto Shade 68 37.95 - 40.95 Covercraft UVS100 Premier Series Custom Sun Shade 9 89. Chances are that the previous owner has spilled a drink on it and it needs cleaning. I would start first by checking the switch itself in the centre console. I've never had reason to check the one out on my wife's car but it makes sense that it will be located there. The motor to drive the rear shade will be in the trunk under the parcel shelf and attached to the power shade.

Lexus gs350 rear shade control