A useful video to show where the water comes into the car, thank you ... BUT.... Firstly, silicone won't last forever so a tougher sealant would be advisable. More importantly, you will need to tackle the root cause, as the area outside the yellow bung shouldn't fill with water in the first place. It is due to bad design, with leaves and other debris blocking the drainage holes below the area outside the bung. Front wheel needs to come off, as does the wheel arch liner and the cover plate that will in turn reveal the yellow bung. The whole area below the windscreen (on both sides of the car) needs a thorough clean, as do all the drainage channels. It's also a good idea to cut a groove on the inside of the black cover plate (the one between the wheel arch liner and the yellow bung) to give an extra area for water to escape. A check and clean every year or three, depending on how often you park under trees, would be a sensible precaution to try and avoid future problems. As you may guess, been there, done that, had the soggy carpet to prove it. Incidentally, a local mechanic has also had a similar issue with Passats, as mentioned elsewhere. Bad design by BMW - a fault that also occurred on some previous models, I believe, although the corporate line always seems to be "Never heard of it before". Yeah, right. That is contradicted by the chap in our local franchised parts department who when telling us that they had no stock of the yellow bung (Part #51 71 9 151 866, incidentally) said "We sell loads of them - we've got 20 on the way from Germany".
@@dustingreenhill9711 Well done Dustin. Don't forget to keep on top of it in years to come. How many owners of F10 and similar models have an impending problem they don't yet know about? And how many will struggle to find the cause, assuming it's associated with the rear door?
buzzlightswitch I’ve got this exact problem now again it first happened a few years back and I used cheap Halfords silicon thinking it would do the trick. It has for a few years but it’s failed now due to not withstanding heat and cold temps of weather. So I concur about the silicone quality and also will try the method of opening up extra channel for water. Just to confirm if I open the wheel arch liner on a bmw 7 series f02 the plate is their? It’s been a few years since I had the mechanic do it and it was on the ramps. I will be trying to tackle this myself. Any more pointers would be appreciated! 🙏🏽 Thanks
Excellent video thanks for sharing! I have a 2011 F12 (640Ci) and discovered a lot of water in my rear passenger footwell so it's a common problem on 6 Series cars as well, not surprising as they are based on the 5 Series. I traced the problem to the same place, you can see water running in once you pull back the carpet. If you notice condensation on the inside of all the windows this could be a cause, as was with my face for a few weeks before I discovered the source of the problem. My previous car was a 645CI and I had similar problems with water channels in the convertible roof area getting blocked and water running into the interior of the car, luckily managed to sort it before the ECU's got wet.. I've had 9 BMW's and love them but so dissapointed at such bad design! You would think with the number of 5 and 6 Series and all their derivatives on the market BMW would admit the error and offer a solution!
Great video and explanation. I had to de ice the INSIDE of my windscreen the other week. I should’ve suspected something wasn’t right. Then I noticed some mould on the foot mat and then a stale smell. Moved the mat and rear footwell is soaking!! Job for the weekend. Thanks mate. Saved me a headache
excellent video mine was exactly the same,but instead of sealing the cover I filled the cavity with water and realised it wasn't draining so prodded around with a piece of wire and found there was a drain on the back left side ,cleaned the drain till the water ran away then replaced the cover ,,,job done!
The yellow cover has a double lip seal. Mine had small splits in the lip allowing water past into the cabin. Caught this reliatvely early when inside of windows started misting with damp, so not too much water in the footwell. To access the seal need to remove an insulation plate held by four torx screws. Beware, easy to drop them down to the engine cover below! Near the yellow cover there is a drain hole that channels water from the windscreen out via the wheel arch which will be full of crud so need cleaning out so water doesn't pool against the new seal. Would recommend buying a new cover from BMW for about £20. Old cover came out easily and could be done without lifting interior carpet but most times will need to lift and dry out the footwell carpet. Clean round aperture and pop in the new cover which has three clips with arrow facing down. Push gently on the three black lines on the yellow cover and should hear the tabs pop into place. Job done.
Nice video, I did mine before it blocked up and caused a leak. I would recommend doing this from inside the engine. You can remove the engine cover and there is a panel on the top right hand side that is held on with a couple of screws. Behind this panel is the yellow blanking plate that is used to cover the hole. Overall very bad design by BMW, the result of left hand side drive conversion to right hand drive.👎
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Same issue on my 5GT yesterday :( thank to all the people taking the time to post, as others have said you can access the blanking grommet from inside the engine compartment by removing 4 x 30 Torx screws from a small blanking panel. Chances are it will be full of debris and so water isn't draining through the channel properly, hence welling up and perishing the actual Yellow grommet seal. The grommet is part no51719151866 for a RHD vehicle and costs around £25. Bigger issue is drying out the back. I took a good 4-6 litres using a wet vac and the insulation will take for ever to dry out fully and is not possible to remove carpets without some serious work - seats out / trims removed fully. Any one with ideas on drying out the sound insulation / carpets quickly welcome.
Had a similar water intrusion with my 2004 645 Convertible. Leave out the plastic plug in the floor, so the water can drain, I left it out for 2-3 weeks, before fixing the trim back. Also, if you all have a dehumidifier, let it run in your car for several hours daily, that will reduce the moisture in the car, and dry out the padding. Monitor the amount collected and you will know when to stop using it. If you do not have a dehumidifier, try multiple containers of DampRid! Good luck. No I have to do this for my Brittle Moneywasting Waterlogged M6🤬🤬🤬😡🥵….un-F-'n-believable!!!
Had a similar water intrusion with my 2004 645 Convertible. Leave out the plastic plug in the floor, so the water can drain, I left it out for 2-3 weeks, before fixing the trim back. Also, if you all have a dehumidifier, let it run in your car for several hours daily, that will reduce the moisture in the car, and dry out the padding. Monitor the amount collected and you will know when to stop using it. If you do not have a dehumidifier, try multiple containers of DampRid! Good luck. No I have to do this for my Brittle Moneywasting Waterlogged M6🤬🤬🤬😡🥵….un-F-'n-believable!!! THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO! By any chance did you have information or pic of how you removed the trim?
Hi 2.58 video time u can see 3 clips on the plastic plug press the clips and push the plug autside the car next pull the plug inside the car it's easy, more difficult is fitted back with slippe silicone or install the new plug.
Thanks for this amazing video, i tried and resolve my F10 issue but this is very bad design by BMW, i think they intentionally made this so these cars wont run so long
I've just had the same problem fixed on my 5 series by the independent BMW garage I use. I didnt even know there was a leak...they were investigating a problem with the suspension. It was expensive!
The following videos have instructions that resolved the water leak on my 2008 528. These are other reasons why your carpets are wet. BMW E60 How To Clean Rain Water Drains Water In Ecu Box, Wet Carpet Fix: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cFE9gf5NXxU.html BMW 6-Series Hidden Water Drain: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZJD4y_Qpmww.html Rear sunroof drains: Fix Most Common Roof Leak - BMW 5 Series 2004-2010: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QC2IUgIXUD0.html
Had this issue last year, done what this video said, and unfortunately its back! Smelling like damp. Im going to buy some replacements now and seal before fitting. What is the part called? The yellow puck thing.
I am dealing with the same problem i guess mine is the yellow grommet as well. I am really starting to hate BMW always small annoying bits going wrong that is a common fault or know problem that you dont know about till it happens and it happens a lot really starting to regret buying one now.
I have the same problem with my 3 series... I looked under the bonnet and the layout seems different, do you think it will be the same problem causing the issue?
The following videos have instructions that resolved the water leak on my 2008 528. These are other reasons why your carpets are wet. BMW E60 How To Clean Rain Water Drains Water In Ecu Box, Wet Carpet Fix: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cFE9gf5NXxU.html BMW 6-Series Hidden Water Drain: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZJD4y_Qpmww.html Rear sunroof drains: Fix Most Common Roof Leak - BMW 5 Series 2004-2010: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QC2IUgIXUD0.html
I removed the grommet, sealed it with silicon, but just cant fit it back. I have ordered a new one aswell, but I'm scared to leave car with that hole, if its gonna start raining. What should I do?
I have a water leak, 2012 520. water pooling driver side rear foot well (uk right hand drive) is it the same problem or something different? I have read it could be the door (vapour barrier) itself but there is no evidence, any ideas? I have already been to a mechanic, big bill, still no further forward. Any help would be great 👍
Try to get the door panel off and see the noise constellation thingy is still in place and if the adhesive is holding in it in place? If not just get water proof adhesive and place it on the
I have the same problem on the same year of car. water in the footwell of rear N/S. Checked the yellow grommit yesterday from the engine bay and it looks ok. Front carpet doesn't feel wet. Next step check the vapour barier. Did you resolve this?
Thanks for the vedio. Very clear explanation. I have the same issue where the rear seat carpet getting wet. But I have one question. how does it wet only the rear seat carpet without wetting the front seat carpet when the leak is in the front of the car?
Hi, I think the flor leveling do this, the front foot level is higher than the rear so water is cumulated in te back foot foam. But how the water jumped in tu under back seats i have no idea :).... Mayby during acceleration water swim up???
Hi, sorry I dont have the number but call your local BMW dealer it should not be expensive, you can ask for water leak recall some Countries fix it for free.
yellow grommet seals unused hole for the steering wheel rack. modern cars has two for purpose of LHD/RHD switch. so its always on the other side than the steering wheel. know its late reply
Hello, fixed it somehow? I have now same problem at left hand drive car at passanger at right, how fix drain space or how remove front carpet for fixing yellow lid? Plesse help
I checked it yesterday. It was a little dirty, but I don't think it will cause water leakage. I cleaned it up. From now on, I would like to check it once a year. Thanks a lot! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EpVKr5i7Hug.html