2016 BMW 228i Sunroof/Sunshade issue

KA · 10-29-2015, 05:57 PM

So, I'm not sure if this is an issue or just intended functionality:
- The Sunshade (of my Sunroof) won't close when the Sunroof is being closed
- When manually closed (by hand), the sunshade does open automatically along with the Sunroof.

Am I going crazy? Is this how things are supposed to work with the 228i?

Pyewacket69 · 10-29-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KA

So, I'm not sure if this is an issue or just intended functionality:
- The Sunshade (of my Sunroof) won't close when the Sunroof is being closed
- When manually closed (by hand), the sunshade does open automatically along with the Sunroof.

Am I going crazy? Is this how things are supposed to work with the 228i?

That is how mine works...

ORIGIN M. · 10-29-2015, 06:46 PM

Yes that is how the small moonroof's work, so no you are not crazy at all!

KA · 10-29-2015, 06:52 PM

Thanks so much guys!

JP Medina · 10-30-2015, 10:46 AM

Actually, this is how 99% of sunroof/moonroof´s sunshades work.
The other 1% are the cars/suv´s mostly with panoramic glass roof that activate the open/close of the sunshade WITH a different button.

Cyberdemon · 10-30-2015, 12:00 PM

The sunshade is manual. It has a tab inside of it which catches when the sunroof opens, but that doesn't close it automatically so you have to pull it shut.

I think the main intention is you wouldn't want the sunshade to be able to be closed while the sunroof is open. Not only would it do crazy things for the airflow, but you wouldn't want it to rain in the car while you thought the sunroof was closed. Every car I've ever had has been like this, except for those with power sunshades.

uberspeed · 10-30-2015, 12:43 PM

Yes OP, it's normal operation.
Personal preference: at night I like opening the sunshade by itself to let more light in, offsets a bit of the tints.

Alpine F31 · 11-04-2015, 08:36 PM

What's a sunroof?

sstarrx3 · 11-11-2015, 01:16 PM

I pretty much never close the sun shade unless I am parked in the direct sun. I like the natural light coming in.

xojustin · 01-31-2017, 11:34 AM

Does anyone else's sunshade cover (where the plastic is) make a popping noise constantly? Especially when going over bumps or on harsh roads?

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KA Registered 1 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 228i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	2016 BMW 228i Sunroof/Sunshade issue So, I'm not sure if this is an issue or just intended functionality: - The Sunshade (of my Sunroof) won't close when the Sunroof is being closed - When manually closed (by hand), the sunshade does open automatically along with the Sunroof. Am I going crazy? Is this how things are supposed to work with the 228i?
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ORIGIN M. Banned 3161 Rep 9,134 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Hemisphere iTrader: (0)	Yes that is how the small moonroof's work, so no you are not crazy at all!
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KA Registered 1 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 228i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Thanks so much guys!
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JP Medina Private First Class 44 Rep 119 Posts Drives: M235 Auto AW/Red H/K Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Merida Mexico iTrader: (0)	Actually, this is how 99% of sunroof/moonroof´s sunshades work. The other 1% are the cars/suv´s mostly with panoramic glass roof that activate the open/close of the sunshade WITH a different button.
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Cyberdemon Brigadier General 1538 Rep 3,331 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (3)	The sunshade is manual. It has a tab inside of it which catches when the sunroof opens, but that doesn't close it automatically so you have to pull it shut. I think the main intention is you wouldn't want the sunshade to be able to be closed while the sunroof is open. Not only would it do crazy things for the airflow, but you wouldn't want it to rain in the car while you thought the sunroof was closed. Every car I've ever had has been like this, except for those with power sunshades. __________________ Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette
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uberspeed Lieutenant 45 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Yes OP, it's normal operation. Personal preference: at night I like opening the sunshade by itself to let more light in, offsets a bit of the tints.
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sstarrx3 Captain 106 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 228i Mineral White/Terra Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Concord, NC iTrader: (0)	I pretty much never close the sun shade unless I am parked in the direct sun. I like the natural light coming in.
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xojustin schmember 22 Rep 58 Posts Drives: '16 M235i AW/BLK Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Does anyone else's sunshade cover (where the plastic is) make a popping noise constantly? Especially when going over bumps or on harsh roads?
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