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01-09-2018, 12:42 PM | #1 |
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Water leak into rear passenger footwell
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As a result of the bad weather recently, my car ended up with a rather large puddle in the rear footwell. Having googled this issue,I found a rather useful if disturbing long thread on another BMW 5 series forum pointing towards a perished steering column cover/grommet which covers the lhd hole on rhd cars. I called my local BMW garage and initial reaction was not positive as I was immediately advised that water seals were covered by the AUC warranty. I highlighted the apparent well known issue and was told that he had never witnessed this problem. In their experience they thought it was the door leaking. I then had to reluctantly agree that if the issue was a water seal then I would have to cover the costs. Not great for a low mileage car that I purchased as an AUC. So after investigation, it seems that my car is leaking from the bulkhead and from a perished grommet. I couldn't speak to the advisor but his colleague gave me an update which confused me as he said that BMW had paid for 80% of the labour, but the car hadn't been repaired yet and that I had to pay 20% to benefit for 2 years warranty on the repair. Does this sound right in people's experience?Just sounds odd to me, so looking at a bill of c£250. Of course it could have been a lot worse but I don't feel like I should be grateful to have to pay this amount. Have people experienced the grommet issue? And thoughts on the apparent goodwill contribution from BMW? Not sure the explanation I was given was great, felt like I was being mugged off...... Not sure whether I am permitted to link to another forum but if I can happy to post up a link to thread. Thanks |
01-23-2018, 02:29 AM | #2 | |
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As for BMW, they should fix this under warranty as it is a design flaw. The major part of the cost will be the drying out of the carpets but you could do this yourself as many others have done in the past. |
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01-24-2018, 12:02 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply mrashton
Yes I did read the whole thread (during my commute) and it would have been a repair I would have tried if the car didn’t have any warranty and before kids. Car is now repaired by the local dealer and problem was traced back to the grommet which they replaced. Had to pay a nominal amount in the end as contribution from BMW covered the majority of the repair costs. |
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01-24-2018, 02:55 AM | #4 |
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I had a similar issue where the left side rear footwell was always wet. In my case I was told it was the AC water condensation hose that was dumping water. Bmw took the entire dash apart and replaced this piece all under warranty.
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02-02-2018, 09:12 AM | #6 |
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It is a long thread with a load of good information.
http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/116098...in-water-leak/ |
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11-04-2018, 01:37 PM | #9 |
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Possible of LHD Cars?
I have a US spec 535i and and a similar issue with water in the passenger (right side) rear foot-well.
I was curious if there is a similar grommet on LHD cars? Alternatively, what side of the vehicle would a broken AC drain hose would leak into? |
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11-05-2018, 12:01 PM | #10 |
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There is also another potential source of water in the rear footwell reported on various F10/F11 forums relating to the vapour barrier / membrane in the rear door becoming detached from the metal frame, which apparently lets water in. Can't find all the posts right now but this is an example. http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/112666...or-water-leak/
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For reference the door leaking looks like this: Same Problem at an earlier stage on the other rear door: As a temporary solution close the door with a plastic trash bag in the inner sill to catch the water. |
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12-24-2018, 09:43 AM | #12 |
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I had a similar issue a couple of weeks ago when it rained hard here in L.A. But mine was in the driver side. Brought it to the dealer and they found the hood latch wire grommet in the firewall to be the culprit. Fixed under warranty.
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12-27-2018, 04:29 AM | #13 |
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Guys, what years of manufacture does this fault apply to?
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