Water leak

bmw330dconv · 08-07-2009, 06:23 AM

My E93 leaks water in when it rains or when i wash the car, I took it to BMW 2 months ago who said they put in new seals but again it has started to leak...

do any of you E93 owners have the same problem, the pic below with circle shows where it leaks, its right next to the join of the windows and its so annoying as it drips more then anything and it drips on my arm!

this happens both driver and passenger side...I am hoping the water is not running somewhere else although i have checked the floor of boot, rear seats and front footwell but all dry

any advise as i have given up with BMW they just are blind to what you explain to them

G33 · 08-07-2009, 06:48 AM

Hope u bought it from Sytner!

bmw330dconv · 08-07-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by G33

Hope u bought it from Sytner!

how did u know that! i bought it from Sytner Chigwell!

SiKkBaSs · 08-07-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by G33

Hope u bought it from Sytner!

bmw330dconv · 08-07-2009, 06:59 AM

i am confused

SiKkBaSs · 08-07-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw330dconv

how did u know that! i bought it from Sytner Chigwell!

Harold Wood is the one we meant.

See this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...er+harold+wood

bmw330dconv · 08-07-2009, 09:06 AM

i just read through that, god that poor guy i would have gone nuts, he has so much more patience than me!

I am just wondering if there is an actual fix to this leak problem on E93's - oh god i hope i dont get stuck with this problem

Carrera RSR · 08-07-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw330dconv

I am just wondering if there is an actual fix to this leak problem on E93's

Yes there is, its called E92

bmw330dconv · 08-07-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by carrerarsr

Yes there is, its called E92

greatbm · 08-07-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw330dconv

i just read through that, god that poor guy i would have gone nuts, he has so much more patience than me!

I am just wondering if there is an actual fix to this leak problem on E93's - oh god i hope i dont get stuck with this problem

As I have said before, my roof after 2 years still leak free even when jet washed.

wafik · 08-07-2009, 10:12 AM

Hi, I had a massive issue regarding the leaking roof as you have just read on that link. however mine kept goin wrong again and again and eventually (thanks to posting on the forum) they took me more serious and have agreed to change the car. My leak was not at the same place your one is, mine was near the back. I think you should go to the dealer and demand they sort it out....go directly to the manager, as he/she should take you more serious. It may not be due to just the bad seals, maybe the allignment is messed up? But tell them to do it again, and if it persists then contact BMW customer service...they then phone the dealer - least then the dealer is aware you have made a complaint! Good luck!

bmw330dconv · 08-07-2009, 10:45 AM

Im going to book in the car again on Monday, luckily for me i have BMW Berry Heathrow 2 mins walk from where I work so i can drop off and collect when i finish work...

the worst thing about this leak is that my cloth roof lining is getting wet right next to the leak and its annoying me so much! hope it doesnt rain too much in london over the weekend

kend · 08-07-2009, 12:57 PM

I have had the leaky seals see this thresd for details http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271138
Mine is now fixed (touch wood) but going in next week for a new roof liner.
It is all about having the dealership knowledge to fix it.
In summary seals have been redesigned and the way the seal adhesive is applied is critical, also sometimes the roof is adjusted when the seals should be changed, to fix it properly is a 3 to 4 day job due to the amount of water testing that has to be done both before and after seal change / adjustment.

khanuk · 11-13-2009, 05:12 PM

hi i hav a e93 too an it has the same problem it only leaks a lil bit... where the roof sits is 2 holes make sure they cleen of dirt cuz thats where the water goes through an out the end of the doors....

M3-FAST · 11-13-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by khanuk

hi i hav a e93 too an it has the same problem it only leaks a lil bit... where the roof sits is 2 holes make sure they cleen of dirt cuz thats where the water goes through an out the end of the doors....

thx 4 tht v usful nfo - wll mke sur da vert guys c it nd keep n i on ther holes

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celler6 · 11-30-2010, 01:45 PM

I have a 96 328ic convertible and when the back seat was removed to upgrade speakers there was 3+ inches of water under each of the back seats and the seat cushion was soaked! I cleaned it up and it was out in the rain again and the same thing--filled right back up. It's only when it rains, so I bought a cover but I can't figure out where the water is coming from--it seems like from the back of the rear seat or underneath the buckets under the seat cushion. Any suggestions? Seen this problem before?

08-07-2009, 06:23 AM	#1
bmw330dconv Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 271 Posts Drives: E93 330D Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	Water leak My E93 leaks water in when it rains or when i wash the car, I took it to BMW 2 months ago who said they put in new seals but again it has started to leak... do any of you E93 owners have the same problem, the pic below with circle shows where it leaks, its right next to the join of the windows and its so annoying as it drips more then anything and it drips on my arm! this happens both driver and passenger side...I am hoping the water is not running somewhere else although i have checked the floor of boot, rear seats and front footwell but all dry any advise as i have given up with BMW they just are blind to what you explain to them __________________ E93 330D M Sport
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bmw330dconv Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 271 Posts Drives: E93 330D Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	Im going to book in the car again on Monday, luckily for me i have BMW Berry Heathrow 2 mins walk from where I work so i can drop off and collect when i finish work... the worst thing about this leak is that my cloth roof lining is getting wet right next to the leak and its annoying me so much! hope it doesnt rain too much in london over the weekend __________________ E93 330D M Sport
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08-07-2009, 12:57 PM	#13
kend Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 295 Posts Drives: E93 330i SE auto Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have had the leaky seals see this thresd for details http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271138 Mine is now fixed (touch wood) but going in next week for a new roof liner. It is all about having the dealership knowledge to fix it. In summary seals have been redesigned and the way the seal adhesive is applied is critical, also sometimes the roof is adjusted when the seals should be changed, to fix it properly is a 3 to 4 day job due to the amount of water testing that has to be done both before and after seal change / adjustment.
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khanuk New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: bmw e93 cab Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: blackburn iTrader: (0)	hi i hav a e93 too an it has the same problem it only leaks a lil bit... where the roof sits is 2 holes make sure they cleen of dirt cuz thats where the water goes through an out the end of the doors....
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celler6 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 328ic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA iTrader: (0)	I have a 96 328ic convertible and when the back seat was removed to upgrade speakers there was 3+ inches of water under each of the back seats and the seat cushion was soaked! I cleaned it up and it was out in the rain again and the same thing--filled right back up. It's only when it rains, so I bought a cover but I can't figure out where the water is coming from--it seems like from the back of the rear seat or underneath the buckets under the seat cushion. Any suggestions? Seen this problem before?
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