Water leak in the door / window

gcrasher · Thu, Jul-22-2010, 03:27:50 AM

Sometimes after it rains hard I have a pool of water in the side of the driver side door. Anyone seen this before or know where to look to try to fix this?

gcrasher · Thu, Jul-22-2010, 02:14:49 PM

bump...

Kaz109 · Thu, Jul-22-2010, 04:41:16 PM

I have the same problem..took it in and the dealer said its bcuz the window seals were old(03 with 56k) so they replaced them and the window stil leaks....so bump for a answer!!

rbenjami · Thu, Jul-22-2010, 05:08:29 PM

vert or coupe? I believe the vert has rain channels that run from the windshield pillars and drain below the door. If these get clogged, they can back up and leak into the car - at least that was a problem on my old Z3.

gcrasher · Thu, Jul-22-2010, 05:39:29 PM

Its a couple. 02 with 203k miles.

Kaz109 · Thu, Jul-22-2010, 11:04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbenjami

vert or coupe? I believe the vert has rain channels that run from the windshield pillars and drain below the door. If these get clogged, they can back up and leak into the car - at least that was a problem on my old Z3.

mine is a coupe 03 with 56k

BlackCat · Wed, Jul-28-2010, 06:35:25 PM

Check if you have a tear at the back of your window in #2 (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...66&hg=41&fg=40)on real oem. If it tears near the window it will pull away from the door. When the door is closed it creates a nice little cup in the door gap to funnel water right into the door. Can anyone tell me if the window needs to be removed to replace this on the car or does it just push in with the window down?

BlackCat · Thu, Aug-05-2010, 04:42:12 PM

Nope, Looks like I'm wrong in my case. I'm blind because the split is suppose to be there. I have no clue what is causing this.

**ECSTuning** · Thu, Aug-05-2010, 05:03:02 PM

I had the same problem on my E46 330i, changed out the door seal and it fixed the leak.

If you determine that is your problem we have replacement seals available below...

Click HERE to order or for more information.

Please let us know if you have any questions! Feel free to shoot me a PM or email.

Best,
Joe

PeteyyPab · Thu, Aug-05-2010, 05:09:39 PM

I get water in my passenger door compartment, Im pretty sure its from the Vapor Barrier that got torn

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#12 here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...61&hg=51&fg=70

Thu, Jul-22-2010, 05:08:29 PM	#4
rbenjami Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 395 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester	vert or coupe? I believe the vert has rain channels that run from the windshield pillars and drain below the door. If these get clogged, they can back up and leak into the car - at least that was a problem on my old Z3. __________________ 2004 M3 CB/Cinn Convertible: OEM summer 19s w/ 17 snows; Bluetooth via TCU; euro center bin; v32/2007-2 nav; Beltronics RX75 Plus; Recaro Young Sport Seat If you are wondering about whether or not to buy snow tires, please review the dozens of threads where people caused thousands of dollars of damage in a light snowfall at 10 mph. If you are thinking about buying an M3 because they can now be found pre-owned fairly inexpensively, please review the threads explaining how expensive the maintenance is. Plan on spending $2,000 or more per year on routine maintenance.

Thu, Aug-05-2010, 04:42:12 PM	#8
BlackCat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 227 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area	Nope, Looks like I'm wrong in my case. I'm blind because the split is suppose to be there. I have no clue what is causing this. __________________ : Sadly Sold

Thu, Aug-05-2010, 05:03:02 PM	#9
ECSTuning M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,425 Reputation: 0	I had the same problem on my E46 330i, changed out the door seal and it fixed the leak. If you determine that is your problem we have replacement seals available below... Click HERE to order or for more information. Please let us know if you have any questions! Feel free to shoot me a PM or email. Best, Joe __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00 to 11:00 PM EST 800.924.5172 Facebook \| YouTube\|OEM BMW Part Number Search

Thu, Aug-05-2010, 05:09:39 PM	#10
PeteyyPab So long M3, its been a trip! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 438 Reputation: 0 Location: West coast represent, now put your hands up	I get water in my passenger door compartment, Im pretty sure its from the Vapor Barrier that got torn ... #12 here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...61&hg=51&fg=70 __________________ __________________ TOTALED: 3/20/2011 - ill miss u, HELLO: M5, Looking forward to the journey In the cool still hours of night, you can still hear my subframe pulling away and my VANOS bolts backing out. VERT Subframe mount failure confirmed 5/4/2010

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Thu, Jul-22-2010, 03:27:50 AM	#1
gcrasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 33 Reputation: 0	Water leak in the door / window Sometimes after it rains hard I have a pool of water in the side of the driver side door. Anyone seen this before or know where to look to try to fix this?

Thu, Jul-22-2010, 02:14:49 PM	#2
gcrasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 33 Reputation: 0	bump...

Thu, Jul-22-2010, 04:41:16 PM	#3
Kaz109 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 267 Reputation: 0	I have the same problem..took it in and the dealer said its bcuz the window seals were old(03 with 56k) so they replaced them and the window stil leaks....so bump for a answer!!

Thu, Jul-22-2010, 05:39:29 PM	#5
gcrasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 33 Reputation: 0	Its a couple. 02 with 203k miles.