BMW Wet Carpet Problem Easy Fix E39 E38 E53 E36 E65 E66 E60 E90 E92 E85

[@sinnombreiam]

This happened to my 745 just other day from a storm and my dash went haywire and loss of power I tried to use my code reader and it would not connect with the car and I've used this code reader many times and it worked like a champ. Chimes that popped up, transmission fail,abs,power steering, parking brake fault etc and my power steering went out and all the other stuff that came up on my dash so nothing was working I ended up taking the back seat off and bam their was all kinds of wires full of water . I got my wifes blow dryer and a towel and dried it for about 2 hours then I tried the code reader and it worked so I erased the codes and started it again and bam everything went back to normal and the car is running fine now. I actually got this done today. Thank you Nathan for the videos.

[@blackpassenger]

duuuuude, you have just solved this mystery thats been killing me for 3 weeks now. after a heavy 12 hour downpour, the floor behind my left front seat was a swimming pool. the only thing i could think of was a broken vapor barrier, because 8 months ago, i had the regulator in the rear left door replaced. But i just couldnt figure out how the water could travel from the door unto the floor. your revelation at 7:12 was an epiphany. Thanks man. I dont wanna do the repair myself, its cold in tokyo right now. and besides, I paid for them to install the regulator. so im taking the shit back to them for them to seal the vapor barrier. big thanks.

[@briancollins3177]

Nicely done video. BMW originally used Butyl Rubber for sealing the vapor barrier. If the barrier has been previously removed it will almost always pull foam away from the barrier and the barrier will no longer stick in that area due to a thin layer of the foam covering the sticky Butyl. I used a plastic razor blade designed for removing pin stripes (auto paint supply) to remove the old butyl. New butyl is available from Autozone etc. Sold as windshield sealing strip. Butyl does not need to cure like the 3M weatherstrip and provides a thicker strip for sealing. Be sure to wear gloves when working with it,.....it sticks to everything. Clean up with paint thinner etc. There is some discussion that the actual problem is that when water drains through the door, it exits at the bottom of the door,....but the outer weather strip on the door prevents the water from draining out of the gap between the inner and outer weather strips. Some have cut a notch in the outer weather strip and they claim that doing that fixes the issue. Also, since you had mold, which can be dangerous to breathe,...spraying the door panel down with bleach water, or mildew killer spray from grocery/lowes etc./ best to lift the carpet and put something under it to prop it up and allow air in to help dry the carpet and foam from the under side,...also....spray the foam and the flooring with mildew/mold killer. If its your car,......just take out the rear carpet completely. It took 3 days for my completely removed carpet to dry sitting outside (was cloudy).

[@maysplays]

But where exactly is the water getting in from the outside? 5:51 you said rain runs down the glass to the seal. What about sealing up where the water gets in from the outside before it gets inside the door? Mine is a BMW 2000 750iL (E38)

[@woodst408]

Great video...i was so puzzled when I saw about a gallon of water in back seat after a whole day of rain...Now i know why..thanks great video

[@borisp9499]

quick question, if there are holes for the door card clips below the vapor barrier (at the bottom of the door), why doesn't the water get in through those holes?

[@rohandavis4404]

Nathan thank you so much for your information it is truly priceless. I wish you lived in England or I lived in America. I would come to your garage. God bless you and your business 🙏.

[@pauli1968]

Hi Nathan, great video. I've just done this. But the key fob, central locking system doesn't work now. Any ideas.

[@with1nt3mptation23]

Thanks for the video. Same problem with my 2007 525. Piece of crap car, among many other common problems. I've had enough of this.

[@rivolinho]

Good video thanks. Ive just got an e90 with wet passenger footwell. Looks like ill be doing the door seal just like I had to on my old e46. BMW really have an issue keeping their cars dry!

[@rohanfalcon]

BMW has all types of issues. Not a reliable car. I have this problem and the car is only 8 years old

[@lowkeyproductions772]

Thanks for explaining what and how this works far as the water getting into the car on the floors! The dealership is wanting to charge me 2000.00

[@fredhickling354]

What's the name of the sealant by 3m that you use to seal up the window leak.?

[@SorensonVideography]

Wow, I would have never suspected that was the source of the leak. I am doing this today. I get wet rear floor boards every time it rains and have to wet vac it out every single time. Thanks for posting.

[@carlosbotero9155]

Gracias por la información, tengo un BMW X2 2019 con el mismo problema, parece frecuente en estos vehículos. Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴

[@asmircar1]

great video, but u need camera man or camera stand....u need to get better shots becouse ur content is great....anyway i got huge problem...i cant open rear right doors....can i remove pannel wit closed doors ? can you try it ?

[@ced10311]

Thanks for the video. I have 5 bimmers and the x5 (work car) has a lot water in the back seat floor. I will try your method. Thanks a bunch 💪🔥

[@taisho1125R]

Dude, good video, thanks, other videos are also mostly informative but yours made it look SOO much easier than tearing everything apart ordering new parts.

[@captainfallsalotatppic2508]

I want to add to your one screw on the whole door panel. If you have an E39 with the rear window shades, that is the big window and the triangle window both have a window sunshade, but you need not to concern yourself with the little window sunshade unless you're removing the window for whatever reason. But, as for the sunshade for the big window, you MUST REMOVE THE WOOD TRIM. Use something with a plastic edge to it so you don't nick or damage the leather of the door panel or the wood trim, gently pry off the trim, once trim is removed, you'll notice 2 additional screws which MUST be taken out. Now if you want to use same stuff that the BMW plant used to seal the barrier to the door frame, you want BUTYL TAPE. It is a huge pain in the ass to work with, but the outcome is very well worth the effort. I'll tell you what worked for me as far as getting the old butyl tape off the door farme, the a some tape from the doorj, get a gulf ball size amount in your hand and mash the ball to the tape on the door and pull pack, it should be all one quick motion. Oh do NOT wear latex gloves, the tape will stick to the gloves and it'll be harder to work with. To get the residual from your hands, just pour some gas on your hands and rub, rinse and wash with soap and water.

[@gjj665j66]

Very informative, I have electrical issues because of this, any advice where i should look? 1999 e39

[@sasiedu562]

Good video I removed the door panel before for a broken handle door in driver side was a pain

[@bjenks2]

Hey Nathan what about water in my trunk/battery compartment. I have a 1998 740il

[@wernervanvuuren2648]

Ventilation

[@wernervanvuuren2648]

Of the battery

[@willhearn8067]

Thanks Nathan...great explanation and gives me the confidence to give the job a go👍🏻

[@Troymatti]

Nathan, it's only that , if the door insulation is teared up or the silicone around it it's not sealed good it'll still leak

[@hnkfsh81]

Thanks for the product tip. I ordered some of that adhesive and will be resealing both front doors on my E46 soon.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+hnkfsh81 No problem thanks for watching the videos , hopefully they help

[@eddy45686]

I’ve run water down windows and it goes thru the window and comes out of edge corner of door farside. I guess that’s the drain hole. So it it didn’t then would it collect inside door and spill in?

[@danhua4170]

Hey Nathan, would this also happen even if you have a mat on top of your carpet? Would it just leak underneath?

[@BirdogEd]

Nathan, Brand name of the vac please? Thanks as always! 😎🇩🇪🚙

[@SorensonVideography]

The second vac where you see the water being sucked up looks like the Bissell ProHeat 2x attachment.

[@seriously1784]

Should water get to that area of the door in the first place? Is resealing not solving the actual issue of drainage?

[@KingRvlt]

Thats what im wondering, any updates on your case?

[@rogerreynolds5822]

Thanks for your help man! I’ve looked high and low but this is the best help out there!

[@philipkilolo9775]

Some other reasons why your carpets are wet kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXeoapqcarOLrrc kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHunZayVhtWgrdk Rear sunroof drains: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3SVeoidfr2IepI

[@ChuckNorris01]

Hello, Having the same exact issue for my E61 touring. But my vapor barrier had some spots that wasn’t sealed. I sealed the few spots but can’t seem to understand why the styrofoam vapor barrier would have anything to do with my rear passenger floor being wet?

[@terseergundu9461]

Nice video. I have the same issue on my e46 1999 316i. How's this resolved on E46?

[@sanusinadama6911]

Great DIY video thanks for sharing

[@markkennerly3768]

How do you get the mildew smell out

[@seanbailey2298]

Completely replace the carpet and/or padding.

[@curtishouze1471]

On my 98 e38 740il, the tube was connected but the water was traveling under the metal tubing that housed the sunroof cable (that retracts and pulls the sun roof).

[@deliciousdeli6722]

I noticed that whenever i see the back seat carpet wet, i also notice the water stain on rear back head liner. Do you think it may be related to bad rear windshield seal? My seal is damaged and i am going to change this week but was just curious to ask. Your input will be appreciated.

[@CrazyOneToo]

Thanks for this video DIY. I'm having a wetness issue also. On my E53 I get wet carpet when it rains right inside the plastic threshold for the door. I removed the door panel and the water barrier (seems) ok and sealed well. I am trying to find one and will replace it anyway. I already have some of that black butyl tape. This all started leaking when we had a bad hail storm about 2 years ago. I have been putting towels in there to soak it up everytime. Thats getting pretty old!!! This is the only place it's getting wet. I recently removed one of the bottom door grommets to see if that helped but last night it rained and got me again. A friend suggested it could be the sunroof drain. What is the path of the sunroof drain? Wouldn't the drain leaking get it wet most likely along the B pillar also? Thanks for any help on this!!!

[@intricate6927]

The sun roof has 4 drains. 2 in the front, a tube runs down each A pillar and 2 in the back. Those run towards the C pillars and drain next to your rear window hinges.

[@maryg7812]

Thanks, this was incredibly helpful!

[@carynelson2069]

awesome m8....Very helpful....Cheers Cary Mt Maunganui...New Zealand

[@thenicknetwork1400]

does this only happen to back doors or also the front?

[@rogerreynolds5822]

I’ve got a fuckin pond in my Right Rear passenger footwell with fogged windows

[@eddy45686]

Is it same setup in an E60?

[@paulperez509]

hi Nathan my name's Paul hey am getting water behind the driver's seat on the foot floor 535i xDrive 2009 can you help me on where it's coming from what causes it just under the back floor passenger side not a whole lot of water but enough to tell thanks Nathan wait for your reply.

[@daviddion3731]

I understand that the issue is the same but my question is; is there any fix issues that are unique to the front that were not covered in the rear video that a DIY person should be aware of before working on the fronts that were not applicable to the rears? I did my rears today and, thanks to your video, all went well, no problems. Much thanks !

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

depending on what car you have there are differences removing the panel, if it is a e46 then you will have to check the sunroof drains

[@mohhosny]

Thanks man, I have same problem as @blackpassenger after 13 hours of heavy raining the floor of the back seat was a swimming pool i tried my best to dry it I don't have this water sucking machine s I used sponge to do so. anyway i want to ask about this machine what is the brand and type and price if possible. also I want to ask about the window regulator from your video I understand that all the water will be hold behind the vapor barrier so the regulator won't get damage from the water or it is water resistance and if this space filled with water how the water will get out of it.

[@buddysquirrel]

BISSELL Little Green ProHeat Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner,

[@djkosmo8785]

Do you think that all the seats can be affected by a draining problem of the hatch? After a 24-30 hours heavy rain, I found all the seats floor carpets wet, less the driver's one, while there was also a bit wet under passenger's sunshield/sun visor, around the lamp. What should i do in this case? (BMW E90 2006 with sunroof/hatch).

[@juliovalencia5858]

Thank you, I could figure it out!!

[@lyubentonchev3460]

Thanks a lot! With your help I fixed my e39

[@PaulSamaniego584]

in my car, it seems like stuff is coming out of my vents under the front seats, and the whole matt and underneath is soaked

[@rohanfalcon]

Why not fix the problem at the top of the door by the windows instead of going down below by unplugging the door panel?

[@wiredawg2005]

Thanks for this vid, just started experiencing this symptom about a month ago on my 2001 525i (E39). I would have never guessed this was the cause, left rear side (driver).

[@yamiletlopez1989]

Me too !!! In Florida now and with the weather and eta rain I just noticed . I’m going to do it myself

[@evelyncardiel164]

Same door panel for me also

[@kylehardy5256]

Is this the same procedure for an E46?

[@idiaProductions]

Appreciate this man, got it done

[@jonscoupe]

Excellent video. Many thanks.

[@773steve]

my bmw door mirrors color is all messed up how to fix or keep from getting worse

[@curtishouze1471]

Can you show us where the drain tube are located.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+Curtis Houze What model do you have and i assume you are talking about the sunroof drains?

[@LaynesAddiction]

I have this problem on my e65. I just had a bad winter and the car just hit me with a myriad of water issues. I solved most of them by cleaning my sunroof drains but u still have water coming in my front/rear footwells. I dried everything had it in the garage didn't drive it until it was dry, drove around in dry sunny weather no leak from the glove box area but my rear passenger footwell was soaked despite it being bone dry and not being exposed to any water. It completely puzzled me. I then took it thru a car wash to see if I could see if it was coming thru somehow from under the car....nothing in the rear got worse but it started dripping from a panel behind the glovebox so I'm pretty certain the front leak is the windshield which recently got replaced but I cannot understand the rear footwell water coming despite driving through no water or rain on a dry day. Could it be like an AC condensation problem? Is it migrating from the front? It appears dry under the seat just soaked around the velcro disks that hold the mats in place but like I said no water came thru in the car wash except in the front. I've checked the door vapor seals they positively do not leak. I cannot understand where the rear moisture keeps appearing despite it being dry and not in rain.

[@JimmySSuccess]

what if your carpet is completely soaked. don't you have to remove the carpet to get it fully dried?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Yes you will have to remove it , let it sit in the sun and possibly even hit it with a wet dry vac

[@DjDestinyChicago]

Mine had an alarming amount of water 👎

[@daviddion3731]

Are the front doors the same procedure as the rear doors?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

They have the same issue front and rear

[@magsmaggie4862]

nice video, keep up the good work!!! Are you in UK or USA?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+Gosia Samosia Hello i am in the U.S

[@brianz426]

Nice video, thanks for taking the time.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+brianz426 No problem thanks for watching

[@daviddion3731]

Great Job!! Thanks!

[@palmacbeth885]

before you do this check your sunroof drains!!

[@phil22]

Nice video, thanks Nathan. I still have a leak and when I wash my E39 or there's a normal rain, there's water coming in side the driver's side under the pedals. Any one with this same issue? Roof is OK, doors OK.

[@JaredCity88]

Same here and don’t know how to fix need help

[@vladito80]

I have that problem on the passengerside on my e53, no idea what causes it!?! No sunroof. Cleaned out the cabinfilter housing so that water doesnt come in thru the firewall. Still its soaked after rainfall.. Im gonna drill a hole in the floor so that the water can drain out downwards.. otherwise electrical cables are swimming in kneedeep pool..

[@phil22]

@@JaredCity88 in my case it was the drainage pipe of the sunroof. It's made of plastic so it has 23 years. The pipe was broken inside, very dry.

[@phil22]

@@vladito80 if you don't have a sunroof it should come from the door.

[@ChristianBlueChimp]

Same problem on my F11 2012 530D

[@ackas4576]

Have same problem in my car. Now I have problems with the electronics, headlight stays on high beam, indicator light on shifter stays on etc.

[@gjj665j66]

ac kas please tell me how did you fix it and which wires were the problem. Mine sometimes wont turn off the taillights radio etc.

[@curlzwalk]

Nice job man!!!

[@se7ensnakes]

Put two holes on the floor to fix mine

[@curtishouze1471]

In the video you used the 3M on the door for the foam barrier, to prevent water from entering the car. I/we were looking for the drain tube for the door.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

+Curtis Houze I think it is just small holes in the door no tube, the 2000 328 is bad about the sunroof drains popping off , i did do a video on that

[@amex1997]

great job

[@curtishouze1471]

I have a 98 e38 740iland he has a 98- 2000 BMW 328.

[@omfgwtfbbq90]

I have a E39 2001 for like a few weeks now, and every time it rained a lot, the rear carpets are wet... I hope this will fix it for me as well! Thanks a lot! Also, would engine silicone gasket work for this as well? Because that's what I have atm... It is sticky and kinda "semi" hardens when dry, but it stays kinda flexible though. Or do I really need this 3M weather silicone?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

you can use ultra black and possibly others

[@victorolmos5317]

do you need to have the vapor barrier?

[@enrique967]

Yes. Without it you will have larger problems.

[@samgray49]

I had water coming out of a small hole in the car

[@DanPeters]

Thank you sir!

[@curtishouze1471]

Nice video!!

[@hurryimrussian1445]

youre a fucking badass, i always watch your videos, i have a 03 525i as my first car and do all the work myself to save money and its all thanks to videos like yours, youre amazing.

[@daviddion3731]

sorry, should have mentioned, mine is an E39, 2002/530

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

I would use a hose to run water over the sunroof and door and try to pinpoint the leak, either a sunroof drain or a door foam seal

[@robertking1032]

Ok, we know now what is the issue or how the water is leaking in but you have to explain to me that you did not had to clean the drain holes in the door that helps drain the water? What about them? Edit: I mean, are so stupid in BMW?

[@rivercitymobileblaster6664]

Thank you. I thought the water was coming from somewhere else

[@johnanvil2397]

I had a BMW once it had loads of problems like this terrible cars never again

[@philipkilolo9775]

The following videos have instructions that resolved the water leak on my 2008 528i. These are other reasons why your carpets are wet. BMW E60 How To Clean Rain Water Drains Water In Ecu Box, Wet Carpet Fix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXeoapqcarOLrrc BMW 6-Series Hidden Water Drain: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHunZayVhtWgrdk Rear sunroof drains: Fix Most Common Roof Leak - BMW 5 Series 2004-2010: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3SVeoidfr2IepI

[@adape0884frank]

Aww I wish I had watched earlier because I sold mine.

[@Owii13LeZane]

🔥✌🏽

[@hilmicooper840]

Stupid door design.

[@standtall7646]

This is NOT an "Easy Fix" video!

[@DansGotPlans]

If you can’t pull a door pannel off you shouldn’t be watching DIY’s

[@mingli9563]

bmw sucks