05-02-2022, 04:29 AM | #1 |
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water leak inside the trunk
I kept finding suspicious water spots on the roller blind inside the trunk, today I finally found the cause.
The water gets in around the third brake light, tested this with a hose, bam, water seeps in, then pools in the trunk. Apparently the seal around the lamp went bad, god knows why, and the seal (which is actually not a seal but an adhesive tape) can't be replaced, so I had to order a new third brake light, for the insane amount of 200 USD, which I will try to fit myself. So there you go, if you are finding water spots in your trunk, this could very much be the reason. Mine is a 2016 X3. |
05-02-2022, 09:14 AM | #2 |
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Curious why the adhesive tape can't be replaced with a similar product? I would have tried some Butyl Sealant Tape before spending the $200 on a new light assembly
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05-02-2022, 10:45 AM | #3 |
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Had same thing a few months ago. I just pulled the light out and ran a small bead of black silicone (have black car) around the edge, re-installed and been leak free ever since.
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05-02-2022, 12:06 PM | #4 |
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I have noticed some water drops pouring down inside from the edges of the trunk door only when I'm opening it, it didn't seem to happen before. I wonder what could solve that.
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05-03-2022, 09:21 AM | #5 |
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I had the same issue it's third brake light seal letting water in and/or the wiring loom next to the tail lift gas struts letting water in. As mentioned earlier both can be fixed by a bead of outdoor spec clear silicone round the edges.
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can you please detail the wiring loom issue and where to apply silicone? a picture maybe? thank you |
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You can also see sealent round the wiring loom for the tail gate. I had water getting into that and making its way to the fuse box area in the rear right. Last edited by bmwPower99; 05-04-2022 at 07:04 AM.. |
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Thanks for the pictures. |
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Perhaps I used masking tape, that would be the safest bet. You can see some silicone smudges on the bottom left of the light I had a bit all round the light but it buffs out. The silicon that I bought in the UK was a bit pricey but it advertised itself as 'crystal clear'. That is a must in my opinion as well as being outdoor spec. Last edited by bmwPower99; 05-10-2022 at 09:47 AM.. |
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okay so, I noticed signs of water after a heavy rain on my trunk mat and a pool of water in the compartment next to it. I opened up the battery compartment to check and there was water there as well. I cleaned it all off and tried to find the source of my water leak. it is from the third brake light. I sprayed water on it and water came dripping out from both sides.
I was rear-ended, and the body shop replaced the whole trunk. They mentioned a lifetime warranty on the work, does this apply? |
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how are the sealants holding up? any rust damage? |
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I'm curious as to how you think the brake light is causing water in the battery area? Surely the parcel shelf first and then the plastic tray on the boot floor would pick up all the water? |
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I have also noticed water recently in the left side storage bin (behind the cover) in the cargo area of my 2019 X3. At first I thought I used the pressure washer at the wrong angle when washing the car, so I cleared out the water and went back to my life. But then yesterday after a rain storm, I checked it again, and there's more water in that compartment.
I am familiar with the sunroof drain line issues, but those all seem to be near the A-Pillar. Is the likely cause of this cargo area leak the 3rd brake light? The car is garaged most of the time and doesn't have a lot of vegetation debris built up on the roof, etc. TIA for any suggestions, I'll try to post a couple of photos later. |
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Water in these areas https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2083479 could be sunroof drain area leak or the wiring loom next to the trunk gas struts. If you pull the headliner down you can see the drain leak in action.
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