Rear window leak

mikymu · Sun, Nov-05-2006, 04:01:24 AM

I noticed water leaking through the seals on both of my rear windows and they are closed shut - I thought is might be due to dust but they continue to leak despite cleaning.....Any suggestion on correcting the problem without bringing it to the dealer??

brusso · Sun, Nov-05-2006, 04:56:15 AM

Is their any cracking around the rubber seal of the window?

mikymu · Sun, Nov-05-2006, 07:25:59 AM

No crack that I can see...the car is only 5 months old. Just wonder if anyone has similar experience with quick fix

jrlael · Sun, Nov-05-2006, 01:59:12 PM

Its a common problem - the dealer replaced the seals on both sides of my car and it is 3 years old. No more leaking!

**ArtM3** · Sun, Nov-05-2006, 04:34:49 PM

if you pull the plastic covers you'll see the mechanism is held down by bolts...they are slotted so they can be adjusted...

mine leaked:
I pulled the cover
opened the window a 1/8" or so
loosened the bolts and pulled the actuator in about the same...
tightened the bolts
and closed the window, seals much better, quieter and no leaks...

mikymu · Sun, Nov-05-2006, 07:23:08 PM

Thanks for the recommendations! I think i will take the beast to the dealer and have them fix it....I hate pulling off trim covers - I often either crack them or rip my nails off

M3Pipes · Mon, Nov-06-2006, 01:07:26 AM

I guess I'm not the only one. I thought it was due in part to using a pressure washer at the local car wash. I refuse to use the brush on the paint, so I pressure wash the dirt & debris off almost weekly. I do avoid the rear windows as much as possible now. I don't have any problems in the rain though.

gixxer · Mon, Mar-19-2007, 08:42:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brusso

Is their any cracking around the rubber seal of the window?

Does the cracking around the rubber seal be covered under maintenance warranty/new car warranty, to get a replacement?

Or is the cracking considered a normal wear and tear, thus NOT covered by the maintenance/new-car warranty?

mikymu · Mon, Mar-19-2007, 05:11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxer

Does the cracking around the rubber seal be covered under maintenance warranty/new car warranty, to get a replacement?

Or is the cracking considered a normal wear and tear, thus NOT covered by the maintenance/new-car warranty?

Dealer just replaced my rear window seals - quick fix if your M is still under warranty. it leaked a little at first then no more after 1 week. The seal must have conformed to the window shape

Sun, Nov-05-2006, 04:01:24 AM	#1
mikymu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,602 Reputation: 0	Rear window leak I noticed water leaking through the seals on both of my rear windows and they are closed shut - I thought is might be due to dust but they continue to leak despite cleaning.....Any suggestion on correcting the problem without bringing it to the dealer??

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brusso Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 222 Reputation: 0	Is their any cracking around the rubber seal of the window? __________________ AA boosted ..... 71 trim/70 mm pully.... and I LOVE it ! 500+ hp

Mon, Nov-06-2006, 01:07:26 AM	#7
M3Pipes USAF Fighter Jet Mechanic Join Date: May 2004 Age: 35 Posts: 615 In the garage: '04 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: North Las Vegas	I guess I'm not the only one. I thought it was due in part to using a pressure washer at the local car wash. I refuse to use the brush on the paint, so I pressure wash the dirt & debris off almost weekly. I do avoid the rear windows as much as possible now. I don't have any problems in the rain though. __________________ 2004.5 Silbergrau ///M3 coupe ///6MT ///ZPP black leather ///19" OEMs ///PDC ///Xenons ///Nav ///HK ///Htd seats ///Adj seats with lumbar ///Rear side airbags ///Alum trim MODS: Silver steering wheel trim, Painted headlight trim, Stealth Bulbs, Keyhole cover, Preditor Chromium Angle Eyes, painted fog light covers Also in garage: 2008 Toyota Highlander 2WD

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Sun, Nov-05-2006, 07:25:59 AM	#3
mikymu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,602 Reputation: 0	No crack that I can see...the car is only 5 months old. Just wonder if anyone has similar experience with quick fix

Sun, Nov-05-2006, 01:59:12 PM	#4
jrlael Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 31 Reputation: 0	Its a common problem - the dealer replaced the seals on both sides of my car and it is 3 years old. No more leaking!

Sun, Nov-05-2006, 04:34:49 PM	#5
ArtM3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 33,063 Reputation: 0	if you pull the plastic covers you'll see the mechanism is held down by bolts...they are slotted so they can be adjusted... mine leaked: I pulled the cover opened the window a 1/8" or so loosened the bolts and pulled the actuator in about the same... tightened the bolts and closed the window, seals much better, quieter and no leaks...

Sun, Nov-05-2006, 07:23:08 PM	#6
mikymu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,602 Reputation: 0	Thanks for the recommendations! I think i will take the beast to the dealer and have them fix it....I hate pulling off trim covers - I often either crack them or rip my nails off