E92 Wet floor!

ALBEE · 03-27-2013, 03:11 PM

OK! So periodically i get a wet floor (driver's side) and also some 'misting' on driver's side windscreen. Have tried cleaning drains under wipers, and don't have sunroof. Still can't find out if it's due to water ingress or heater leak. However, no coolant loss! Have heard it could be door vapour barrier, but really can't see how this would create problem?
Any help gratefully appreciated!!!

magic77 · 03-27-2013, 05:11 PM

Friend of mine on his e92 had similar and it was the drainage channels from the roof storage area. Could be something there, check under the back seats as well

Brian mc21 · 03-27-2013, 05:42 PM

I would definitely check the membrane on the door. Handy enough done and could be your problem. Had this on my E91.

tmarshall57 · 03-27-2013, 06:19 PM

Had identical problem on passenger side - water dripping from inside bottom of door onto interior cill carpet and into footwell. Problem was poorly sealed vapour barrier caused either by poor refit following passenger door glass removal or following minor accident repair to door panel. Cured within an hour by removing door card and repairing seal with butyl rubber seal (cost £4 or so for a cartridge off ebay). Problem was evident during many of the really heavy rains we had last year.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Everbuild-...item43b26cc702

CD · 03-28-2013, 01:33 PM

I used to get a wet drivers footwell too, but i soon discovered the problem! Hand car washes with overpowered power washers literally blasting through the inner arch!!! Never go to them now, I dont know what other people's experiences are but I find they get really close to the car with the lance rather than just a little effort with a sponge by hand.

nclark · 04-04-2013, 09:05 PM

I found a post somewhere suggesting the lower windshield cowl being installed incorrectly causing this. Hard rain today was the last straw. After some investigating it sure was installed incorrectly. The side windshield rubber was actually underneath the cowl which is quite wrong. I thought it was coming in the door at first. Just my experience for the forum.

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ALBEE Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 440i Coupe Ind + 96 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	E92 Wet floor! OK! So periodically i get a wet floor (driver's side) and also some 'misting' on driver's side windscreen. Have tried cleaning drains under wipers, and don't have sunroof. Still can't find out if it's due to water ingress or heater leak. However, no coolant loss! Have heard it could be door vapour barrier, but really can't see how this would create problem? Any help gratefully appreciated!!!
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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Friend of mine on his e92 had similar and it was the drainage channels from the roof storage area. Could be something there, check under the back seats as well __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	I would definitely check the membrane on the door. Handy enough done and could be your problem. Had this on my E91.
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tmarshall57 Captain 56 Rep 623 Posts Drives: F10 530d M Sport, E87 118d M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bury, Lancs, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E87 118d M ... [0.00] 2012 BMW F10 530D M ... [0.00] 1997 K1100RS Specia ... [0.00]	Had identical problem on passenger side - water dripping from inside bottom of door onto interior cill carpet and into footwell. Problem was poorly sealed vapour barrier caused either by poor refit following passenger door glass removal or following minor accident repair to door panel. Cured within an hour by removing door card and repairing seal with butyl rubber seal (cost £4 or so for a cartridge off ebay). Problem was evident during many of the really heavy rains we had last year. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Everbuild-...item43b26cc702 __________________ F10 530d M Sport, September 2012 Individual Amazonite Silver, Oyster Dakota Leather, Auto, Nav Pro, Bluetooth + USB Devices, Expanded BMW Online, Comfort Seats, Sunroof, Sun Protection Glass Individual Satin Walnut Honey Brown Trim Interior Inside/Outside Mirror with folding and autodip, M Rear Spoiler
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CD gone ... but i will be back ! 62 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: 335D Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England (north) iTrader: (0)	I used to get a wet drivers footwell too, but i soon discovered the problem! Hand car washes with overpowered power washers literally blasting through the inner arch!!! Never go to them now, I dont know what other people's experiences are but I find they get really close to the car with the lance rather than just a little effort with a sponge by hand. __________________ E92 335D / QUAIFE LSD / EIBACH / DIMISA / REMAP / 19" HAMANN EDITION RACE REPS ... USUALLY WITH A HEALTHY SPLATTERING OF GOOD OLD YORKSHIRE MUD ...
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nclark New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I found a post somewhere suggesting the lower windshield cowl being installed incorrectly causing this. Hard rain today was the last straw. After some investigating it sure was installed incorrectly. The side windshield rubber was actually underneath the cowl which is quite wrong. I thought it was coming in the door at first. Just my experience for the forum.
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