water pouring our of rear doors when opened?

Ben2k9 · 07-08-2015, 04:47 PM

Anybody else experienced this?

It's been raining a lot recently around here and just noticed when I open the back doors quite a bit of water starts to pour out of the rubber door seal at the bottom and drip onto the ground. It does it on both rear doors, so I'm just wondering if this is an intentional part of the design?

No water is inside the car cabin as far as I can tell....

splitsensetam · 07-08-2015, 08:15 PM

same here. I think its normal.

lsturbointeg · 07-08-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by splitsensetam

same here. I think its normal.

+1

Mine's just a little tho

chrisny · 07-08-2015, 11:20 PM

Not the same but related, sort of.. I put my window down to pay the parking attendant the other day and forgot to put it back up before jumping on my train. Left it open all day, in the rain. I'm told it rained on and off all day, but never for more than 10 minutes at a time. Car had no sign of rain inside what so ever. No wrinkles or spots of any kind on the ivory Nappa leather, no wet nor damp carpet or mats, no mildew smell, nothing. I am still trying to figure out how that is possible, and kicking myself for not playing the lottery that night.

As to the actual topic at hand, I would say the seals did their job, but I'm surprised the water got trapped in there. Reminds me of my first BMW ('99 E46), whose seals did NOT work as well. For really, really heavy rain, I would get puddles inside the car.

Ben2k9 · 07-09-2015, 07:43 AM

somehow water is actually inside the seals...because there is a little hole at the bottom of the door in the seal somewhere around the middle and this is where the water comes out. As I look at the door when closed, I don't see a way for this to happen....confusing....

08msportx3 · 07-09-2015, 12:34 PM

I have just went through on on 11 550. I removed the door panel and the vapor seal that's in between the door panel and window/ window regulator etc becomes compromised hence letting the water into the door panel. All I did was use a heat-gun and to the parts of the seal that were separated I heated them up hot and pushed the vapor seal back on very firmly and it stuck back on very tight . I then heated the the whole seal all the way round and pushed in to prevent from any other parts from separating. Hopefully it holds and were good

lsturbointeg · 07-09-2015, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisny

Not the same but related, sort of.. I put my window down to pay the parking attendant the other day and forgot to put it back up before jumping on my train. Left it open all day, in the rain. I'm told it rained on and off all day, but never for more than 10 minutes at a time. Car had no sign of rain inside what so ever. No wrinkles or spots of any kind on the ivory Nappa leather, no wet nor damp carpet or mats, no mildew smell, nothing. I am still trying to figure out how that is possible, and kicking myself for not playing the lottery that night.

As to the actual topic at hand, I would say the seals did their job, but I'm surprised the water got trapped in there. Reminds me of my first BMW ('99 E46), whose seals did NOT work as well. For really, really heavy rain, I would get puddles inside the car.

I'll be honest! I saw u leave ur window down and for the entire time I stood there with an open umbrella and before u got back I took off!

So no need to play the lottery LOL!

chrisny · 07-09-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

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Originally Posted by chrisny

Not the same but related, sort of.. I put my window down to pay the parking attendant the other day and forgot to put it back up before jumping on my train. Left it open all day, in the rain. I'm told it rained on and off all day, but never for more than 10 minutes at a time. Car had no sign of rain inside what so ever. No wrinkles or spots of any kind on the ivory Nappa leather, no wet nor damp carpet or mats, no mildew smell, nothing. I am still trying to figure out how that is possible, and kicking myself for not playing the lottery that night.

As to the actual topic at hand, I would say the seals did their job, but I'm surprised the water got trapped in there. Reminds me of my first BMW ('99 E46), whose seals did NOT work as well. For really, really heavy rain, I would get puddles inside the car.

I'll be honest! I saw u leave ur window down and for the entire time I stood there with an open umbrella and before u got back I took off!

So no need to play the lottery LOL!

I actually wondered if the parking attendant somehow noticed it was open and draped a tarp over it for me lol. He too would've been gone by the time I got back.

I suppose I just got lucky with the angle of the rain that day or something.

rd62 · 07-09-2015, 06:38 PM

My 2011 550i has done this a few times. Twice now in heavy rain I've had water in the rear driver's side floor board. The car is going in tomorrow for it's 50k mile service and they are supposed to check this out at the same time.

lsturbointeg · 07-09-2015, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rd62

My 2011 550i has done this a few times. Twice now in heavy rain I've had water in the rear driver's side floor board. The car is going in tomorrow for it's 50k mile service and they are supposed to check this out at the same time.

Cool...let us know what the say and find

493263 · 07-10-2015, 01:18 PM

Mine doesn't do it at all.

Ben2k9 · 07-10-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 493263

Mine doesn't do it at all.

that is good to know. Now i know i probably have a problem. taking it in next week.

Gilgorm · 07-10-2015, 07:48 PM

I, too, have never heard or seen this problem and my car is outside 100%.

lsturbointeg · 07-11-2015, 07:58 AM

Possible pin holes in the gasket that goes around the window?

493263 · 07-11-2015, 10:02 AM

I think it's just old seals drying up. Happens to older cars in regions where there's cold winter and hot summer. The temp cycle isn't friendly to adhesive type seals.

rd62 · 07-14-2015, 02:03 PM

Just picked up my '11 550i from the dealer. They say they've fixed the leak and that it was caused by the butyl seal separating from the vapor barrier. The tech replaced the seal and water tested the door.

bayorndorff · 07-14-2015, 08:46 PM

This happens to mine every time I wash my car. It really drives me crazy how that much water can get in there

RSBro · 07-15-2015, 09:03 AM

Hmm, I thought this was normal too.

I will have it checked out next time it's in for service.

08msportx3 · 07-15-2015, 11:45 AM

IF you guys would read my post from above this fixed the issue 99% sure

I have just went through on on 11 550. I removed the door panel and the vapor seal that's in between the door panel and window/ window regulator etc becomes compromised hence letting the water into the door panel. All I did was use a heat-gun and to the parts of the seal that were separated I heated them up hot and pushed the vapor seal back on very firmly and it stuck back on very tight . I then heated the the whole seal all the way round and pushed in to prevent from any other parts from separating. Hopefully it holds and were good

rd62 · 07-15-2015, 06:54 PM

This is essentially what the dealership did for mine.

lsturbointeg · 07-15-2015, 09:32 PM

Well are least were now know the issue!

RSBro · 07-16-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 08msportx3

IF you guys would read my post from above this fixed the issue 99% sure

I have just went through on on 11 550. I removed the door panel and the vapor seal that's in between the door panel and window/ window regulator etc becomes compromised hence letting the water into the door panel. All I did was use a heat-gun and to the parts of the seal that were separated I heated them up hot and pushed the vapor seal back on very firmly and it stuck back on very tight . I then heated the the whole seal all the way round and pushed in to prevent from any other parts from separating. Hopefully it holds and were good

My car is still under warranty. So... I'll make sure they see this post if they can't figure it out.

07-08-2015, 04:47 PM	#1
Ben2k9 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	water pouring our of rear doors when opened? Anybody else experienced this? It's been raining a lot recently around here and just noticed when I open the back doors quite a bit of water starts to pour out of the rubber door seal at the bottom and drip onto the ground. It does it on both rear doors, so I'm just wondering if this is an intentional part of the design? No water is inside the car cabin as far as I can tell....
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07-08-2015, 08:15 PM	#2
splitsensetam Second Lieutenant 354 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	same here. I think its normal.
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07-08-2015, 11:20 PM	#4
chrisny Brigadier General 547 Rep 3,307 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Not the same but related, sort of.. I put my window down to pay the parking attendant the other day and forgot to put it back up before jumping on my train. Left it open all day, in the rain. I'm told it rained on and off all day, but never for more than 10 minutes at a time. Car had no sign of rain inside what so ever. No wrinkles or spots of any kind on the ivory Nappa leather, no wet nor damp carpet or mats, no mildew smell, nothing. I am still trying to figure out how that is possible, and kicking myself for not playing the lottery that night. As to the actual topic at hand, I would say the seals did their job, but I'm surprised the water got trapped in there. Reminds me of my first BMW ('99 E46), whose seals did NOT work as well. For really, really heavy rain, I would get puddles inside the car.
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07-09-2015, 07:43 AM	#5
Ben2k9 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	somehow water is actually inside the seals...because there is a little hole at the bottom of the door in the seal somewhere around the middle and this is where the water comes out. As I look at the door when closed, I don't see a way for this to happen....confusing....
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07-09-2015, 12:34 PM	#6
08msportx3 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 08 x3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: stl iTrader: (0)	I have just went through on on 11 550. I removed the door panel and the vapor seal that's in between the door panel and window/ window regulator etc becomes compromised hence letting the water into the door panel. All I did was use a heat-gun and to the parts of the seal that were separated I heated them up hot and pushed the vapor seal back on very firmly and it stuck back on very tight . I then heated the the whole seal all the way round and pushed in to prevent from any other parts from separating. Hopefully it holds and were good
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07-09-2015, 06:38 PM	#9
rd62 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 550i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lexington iTrader: (0)	My 2011 550i has done this a few times. Twice now in heavy rain I've had water in the rear driver's side floor board. The car is going in tomorrow for it's 50k mile service and they are supposed to check this out at the same time.
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07-10-2015, 01:18 PM	#11
493263 Lieutenant 71 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2011 550i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Mine doesn't do it at all.
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07-10-2015, 07:48 PM	#13
Gilgorm Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2018 640i Xdrive GT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I, too, have never heard or seen this problem and my car is outside 100%. __________________ 2018 640ix GT; Alpine White, Blk Nappa, Piano; M-sport, Premium (Ceramic, SIRIUS, Soft-close, Vent/Massage Comfort seats, Surround, Sunshades, Parking Ass't), Advanced Driver Ass't (Lane keep, Steering/Lane control, Cross traffic, ACC with Stop/Go), Smartphone, Tint. Retired: 78 300D, 81 300SD, 87 190E, 88 Porsche 924, 89 260E, 93 300E, 97 Volvo 850, 98 E320, 03 BMW 325iT, 02 C230 Sport Coupe, 08 BMW 535i, 12 BMW 535i X-drive
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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9156 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Possible pin holes in the gasket that goes around the window?
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493263 Lieutenant 71 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2011 550i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	I think it's just old seals drying up. Happens to older cars in regions where there's cold winter and hot summer. The temp cycle isn't friendly to adhesive type seals.
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rd62 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 550i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lexington iTrader: (0)	Just picked up my '11 550i from the dealer. They say they've fixed the leak and that it was caused by the butyl seal separating from the vapor barrier. The tech replaced the seal and water tested the door.
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bayorndorff Private 9 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 550xi Dinan S3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Blacksburg, VA iTrader: (0)	This happens to mine every time I wash my car. It really drives me crazy how that much water can get in there __________________ 2012 BMW 550 xdrive Dinan S3 2013 BMW x5 35d 2008 Chevy Avalanche LTZ Lifted Sold: 2011 Cadillac Escalade Sold: 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT
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08msportx3 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 08 x3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: stl iTrader: (0)	IF you guys would read my post from above this fixed the issue 99% sure I have just went through on on 11 550. I removed the door panel and the vapor seal that's in between the door panel and window/ window regulator etc becomes compromised hence letting the water into the door panel. All I did was use a heat-gun and to the parts of the seal that were separated I heated them up hot and pushed the vapor seal back on very firmly and it stuck back on very tight . I then heated the the whole seal all the way round and pushed in to prevent from any other parts from separating. Hopefully it holds and were good
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rd62 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 550i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lexington iTrader: (0)	This is essentially what the dealership did for mine.
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07-15-2015, 09:32 PM	#21
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9156 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Well are least were now know the issue!
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