BMW 530xi water in trunk (E60 and E61 models)

This is a tech tip video that I did for FCP Euro on the BMW E60 models. E60s have many electronic modules in the trunk that are prone to damage from water ingress. This video demonstrates what to look out for as well as repair tips.

[@kaleadean3953]

I am so glad I stopped to watch this. I'm going to check my modules today! Thank you!

[@Aryylaane]

Mate, if you ever come to Sarajevo, im gona spend you a steak!!! U saved me alot of money there.... Now i spended 2h to clean all and dry it. Its working fine. I had to change / clean the pipes from my panorama, and the panorama isolation... It was like 50 $ and some work... The BMW wanted to charge me 700$

[@askbascombe]

🙌🏾🙌🏾 glad it worked out for you

[@vehicly]

Right on point! please share more tips videos about e61 issues. Thank you for sharing this!

[@cristiserban83]

Nice video but you should add some fix and prevention tips: the sunroof drainage hoses are clogged.

[@pjfonline]

Nice video but you forgot to show how to stop the water from coming in! #fail

[@onomatopoeidia]

Yep someone had a major, “I don’t care” moment when designing this car. Had mine a week and already every drama including this. What a mess. Looks good and goes nice when it’s working. Oh well, it’s my problem now so time to re-engineer it to work. My 7 year is helping and even he knows you never put electronics near water. Dumbarse design.

[@pedrolacueva]

Hey Kile thank you so much for you video. I add this problem a couple of months ago on my BMW 525d 2004. I already changed the modules but now I am getting some huge errors. My cluster when I am driving turns off and my Radio as well and they turns on after some minutes again and the loop repeats after some minutes.. I don´t know what is can be but this happened after water in trunk problem. Perhaps you know what this is and you can help me with some advices. If not thank you so much anyway.

[@brotherstruggle]

Having this same problem now. Can’t even open tailgate How did you resolve?

[@kaleadean3953]

And it was more like a class action lawsuit that finally got bmw To offer to relocate the modules. Absolutely ridiculous they have decided to now charge for the job to be done. Terrible design flaw!

[@onomatopoeidia]

Outrageous. Only had my car a week and the first storm destroyed the sunroof and the electronics. Luckily I’m not scared of wires! Stay well away from these models unless you have extreme patience and electronic and mechanical knowledge is my advice.

[@albania2664]

Can someone tell me if The Bmw F11 Can be fixed The same whay… i have panorama in my Car.. but it fills with water in my trunk where The battery is and on The right side

[@brotherstruggle]

Had this problem. Hard to get replacement air suspension module. Now cannot get air shocks to inflate. Help

[@freyjasail]

Nice vidio but you are sitting in a E61

[@MERMAIDCITY]

where can i purchase the bracket ?

[@Tempo_est]

Big talk but actually no fix or problem cause 😂

[@askbascombe]

Roof drains get backed up. Definitely important to check on the drains and clean them regularly. Take all the modules on the rear floor and elevate them