[W126 Coupe] Question on electic rear shade

[Ruud Schuijt]

> 

> My shade broke last year. The problem was the plastic (scuse me for my bad

> English) gear chain that is driven by the motor. That little piece of plastic

> drives the chain up and down. My mechanic told me that this happens quite

> often. I really don¹t think the motor is the problem. That piece of plastic

> costs about $25. The labour costs are a bit more, and you need a good

> machanic. 

> 

> 

> I have a 1991 560 SEC.  When I bought it, the seller told me that it has a

> rare option: a power rear shade.  He said it wasn't working but it wouldn't

> take much to get it working.   Unfortunately, my mechanic tells me that I need

> a new shade and a new motor for a total of $1,000    The shade itself is in

> good condition, so if I could get the spool it goes on, that would be fine.

>  Also, if I could get a new motor it would save me money compared to buying

> the whole base.  I would appreciate any suggestions.

> 

> Thanks.

> 

> J. Weitzner

>  

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