05-23-2019, 10:36 AM | #1 |
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X3 Passenger Side Water Leak
Hi, first post. Thanks for having me on this forum. I have a second gen X3 and my driveway is on a downward angle. During the last few rain storms I’ve been experiencing water leaking in on the passenger side floor. It appears to be coming in from the frame right under the glove box.
Has anyone experienced this? Any opinions of this might be an easy fix or just take it to the dealer? I’m not under warranty any longer. |
05-23-2019, 11:01 AM | #2 |
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You have a drain hole(s) plugged. Unless your have a leak in the windshield via weather-stripping--my bet is the plug. Open the moonroof, look at the both corners and you will see drainage holes. Clear it via compressed air, or some other method.
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05-23-2019, 05:31 PM | #3 |
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I'd check moon roof weather stripping, windshield seal, and passenger door weather stripping. Good luck with that. Nothing worse than a car that smells like a wet dog.
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...and there's lots of water there too...dang
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05-23-2019, 07:41 PM | #5 |
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That's too much water to be a door seal. I agree you a have drain plugged. Use a wet/dry shop vac to suck the water out. Then once you fix the leak, use a little carpet shampoo and a garden watering can to flood the carpet at the same time you suck it up. I clean carpet that way all the time. Get's it clean down to the backing.
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07-13-2019, 01:47 PM | #6 |
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Getting the water out
New member here, first time posting. All the Threads talk about using a shop vac to remove the water. However, mine got so wet that I need to remove the carpet to get it dried out. I did a search but didn't find a link. Does anyone have any links/info on how to remove the carpet and/or a source for replacement carpet? Thanks.
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08-01-2019, 06:39 AM | #9 |
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2013 X3 blocked sunroof drains
Hi, I just had the same problem on my 2013 x3 on the front passenger side (RHD) like above. I opened the sunroof and poured water from a bottle slowly in the front corners one at a time. The right one drain slowly but did drain. The left one did not drain at all. After seeing a YouTube video of the f25 x3 I found out that the sunroof drains in the engine compartment under the black plastic moulding. After removing the moulding you will see a small black tube sticking out. I stuck my finger inside and wiggled it around for about 5 minutes and the used the strimmer wire in it and checked the drainage again by pouring water and it drained quicker than the right hand side drain. Luckily it rained the next day and it did not leak again. So far.
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Additional Finding
I have enhanced the photo above with an outline of the gutter outfeed pipe after locating it in my car from the previous post. The arrow indicates the outflow of water from the gutter which lands on the wiring loom below it. The water seeps through the bulkhead through the loom into the cabin through this route which seems to me is a design fault.
I simply extended the pipe with an overtube to miss the loom. I did it both sides as they are similar. Drying out under the carpet is a nightmare unless you completely remove the floor. I pulled out the two plastic surround pieces at the bottom of the door opening and spent a few days drying it out with towels and a wet vacuum cleaner. |
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09-12-2021, 10:56 AM | #12 |
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same problem
I have the same problem. Can't seem to locate the drain plugs. Do you need to remove the whole plastic cowl that goes across the entire engine compartment under windshield to access the plugs?
I removed the smaller plastic mesh type pieces (sort of triangular shaped) on right and left but lots of stuff in the way before you get to firewall area. I have one white plug on drivers side coming out of side of fender but very hard to access as well. |
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09-13-2021, 09:03 AM | #13 |
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X3BMW. No, you just remove the ones on the sides. One covers the cabin air filter housing and one covers the master cylinder. Very easy to remove.
I did add tubing extensions to mine (3/4" ID) with clamps to hold in place. They have about 1000 miles on them now and haven't fallen off. Additionally, I have had no water on the floor since doing and 2 good rainstorms. |
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Can you take a picture to show where in the engine it is? The closeups are great but aside from poking around and hoping i see something similar I'd likely get lost...I stink at this...thanks for the help...PS photo from the last rain storms. |
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x3 BMX Leaking
THe X3 has a leak problem that comes from a cloging drain that is located under the sum roof in the right and left front corner of the opening. There is no real way for a DYI fix, the dealers and service shops DO NOT ADDRESS IT as you have to take a bumper off to get at the drain line.
This should have been a recall in my opinion or BMW should have stepped up to this design flaw that directs unchecked amount of water into the base of the car until it effects the electrical systems of the car. Our car seized in traffic, a very dangerouse situation. The fix was $12,000 and all the while (and to date) BMW said nothing about this common problem with the car. I think there was some sort of class action suit, and it has become common knowledge that BMW'S LEAK! BMW North America call it "and outside influence" and my dealer told me to BUY A COVER for the car as the best way to fix the problem. Sound right to you? |
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05-08-2024, 11:24 AM | #16 |
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BMW X3 (2019) Water in Front Passenger Compartment
Once the Sunroof weep lines have been cleared, tackle drying the carpet.
1) under the front passenger seat is a slit in the carpet to feed wires. Feel down for water under the carpet. Mine was really wet. 2) remove the front passenger side plastic sill door trim. It needs to be popped up to remove. There are no screws. 3) remove the right foot well plastic side wall. It snaps off. But you need to get a little physical. It pulls down then out. Its actually easier than the plastic door sill trim. 4) pull back the carpet and foam by the door. You will find a channel for electrical wires running front to back. Mine had lots of water. Since the channel is 3 inches lower than the floor, I rather doubt fans above the carpet would dry the electrical channel. 5) vacuum the channel. I also moved the car to help water flow towards the front passenger seat access point. I took pictures but do not know how to post. I'll add the pdfs it I can. |
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