BMW F33 convertible water intrusion fix/mod

[@martspar9075]

Hi I thought I would just add my experience with this issue on my 420. To deal with the drainage problem, without removing that drain plug a ran a drill up through it from underneath without removing all the under panelling. This has improved the draining out, if it blocks up just feed and twist a stiff wire into the hole and twist and wiggle it about for the water to run free. To help prevent further ingress, check that the body seal to the window above is in good contact with the window glass, mine had a gap so to correct this I had lift the seal up tweek the body edge it sits into until the rubber seal meets the glass which has improved the ingress problem.

[@jameshickam1787]

great Job @Johnnyfixit; I have the same BMW as you but in grey.. SIDE NOTE: Let me ask - does yours have a ambient light above the cupholder? I"m about to put one in on mine. Can help if ya want directions.

[@BurrBurr123]

Did this fixed the Problem? Do you still got water in there over time? Thanks a lot

[@Abercrombemonkey]

I have carbon fiber side skirts installed, i would have to remove those, then the side sills to get to this....or i can use the oscillating tool to cut the segment of the sill out like you did! How did u even know were to cut? Pulled the white flap down and eyeball where to cut

[@stizzzio]

The plug you extracted (6.02) can be just removed? And and thrown in the trash? Or do i need it ? Any problem if i don’t put again?

[@jameshickam1787]

Keep

[@gytis333]

@@jameshickam1787 why?

[@noodles903]

My amp died