BMW 5 F10 Passenger Side Water Leak

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  • @buzzlightswitch
    @buzzlightswitch Před 4 lety +17

    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
      @dustingreenhill9711 Před 4 lety +1

      100% buzz - did mine this morning and was full of dirt / small debris so unable to flow

    • @buzzlightswitch
      @buzzlightswitch Před 4 lety +2

      @@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?

    • @Adamasher8888
      @Adamasher8888 Před 4 lety +1

      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

    • @factsoverfeelings9228
      @factsoverfeelings9228 Před 3 lety

      do you know what this part is called ? you referred to it as "BUNG ", is this correct term ??

  • @imranmirza4715
    @imranmirza4715 Před 3 lety +4

    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

  • @OferGuetta
    @OferGuetta Před 4 lety +10

    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!

  • @phildumper4705
    @phildumper4705 Před 2 lety +3

    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!

  • @kirwanjohn101
    @kirwanjohn101 Před 4 lety +30

    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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      @dangeloterrance8875 Před 2 lety

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    • @dangeloterrance8875
      @dangeloterrance8875 Před 2 lety

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  • @daves4026
    @daves4026 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome video, could you please do a follow up video to explain how to remove the rear carpet.

  • @tangotan2369
    @tangotan2369 Před měsícem

    Excellent video and works, thanks for your great effort for sharing.

  • @davidsanderson1788
    @davidsanderson1788 Před 3 lety +3

    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.

    • @beingpresent5978
      @beingpresent5978 Před rokem

      Hi would you mind helping out by giving some tips on how to remove the yellow cover. We see it but just can’t get it out 😅😅😅

    • @davidsanderson1788
      @davidsanderson1788 Před rokem

      @@beingpresent5978 Hi, you may need to access the cover from the footwell and push it off from inside the car.

  • @arnoldprathap
    @arnoldprathap Před 3 lety +2

    Very helpful thanks I have same issue. Now gotta get it fixed

  • @kamalhafizal
    @kamalhafizal Před 3 lety +2

    Worth to watch, thanks. Its helps a lot to solve my problem.

  • @125sm3
    @125sm3 Před 4 lety +3

    So difficult to find water leaks, well done.

  • @darasingkhurana27
    @darasingkhurana27 Před rokem

    Thank you for this detailed video my friend ✨️

  • @unknownaccount3111
    @unknownaccount3111 Před 4 lety +1

    My 2005 Passat is on it’s 3rd water leak this gives me motivation to fix it 😂

  • @venkateswarlumalleboina2083

    Good finding, thanks for video.

  • @EvilUncleGeddy
    @EvilUncleGeddy Před 4 lety

    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!

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 4 lety +1

      Saad story, but more important is fakt it is fixed.

  • @capriwoo
    @capriwoo Před 3 lety

    Bravo... Thanks for the great video

  • @KS-fz1kq
    @KS-fz1kq Před 3 lety

    Thanks mate 👍

  • @dustingreenhill9711
    @dustingreenhill9711 Před 4 lety +2

    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.

    • @VV-yh3ni
      @VV-yh3ni Před 4 lety

      Have the same issue but with more water removed (25 litres at least). Have your carpets dried ok and is there any smell left?

    • @daviewalsh1
      @daviewalsh1 Před 4 lety

      Hi - do u know where u can buy the grommet?

    • @dustingreenhill9711
      @dustingreenhill9711 Před 4 lety

      @@VV-yh3ni Hi Sorry only just seen your question, I cant say as I was due a new car anyway but It forced my arm into switching out asap. Good luck

    • @NuMooX
      @NuMooX Před 4 lety

      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!!!

  • @km4224
    @km4224 Před 4 lety +4

    that hole is made for left hand drive shape ..there must be a steering column ......they put the stupid plastic cap .

  • @daviewalsh1
    @daviewalsh1 Před 4 lety +1

    Tks for your video - really useful!
    By any chance, do u know where I can buy a replacement grommet?

  • @username-ss8cq
    @username-ss8cq Před rokem +1

    The next question is, how we remove the carpet ? I have try to search the video "how to remove the carpet for this leaking", but can't find it.

  • @dilan080809
    @dilan080809 Před rokem

    thanks mate that would help

  • @NuMooX
    @NuMooX Před 4 lety +2

    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?

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 4 lety

      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.

  • @SUPERANDYPC
    @SUPERANDYPC Před 8 měsíci

    Cool,,,Thanks!!!

  • @Oldtimewelshy
    @Oldtimewelshy Před rokem

    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.

  • @yshbari8
    @yshbari8 Před 3 lety +5

    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

  • @claudiocla4289
    @claudiocla4289 Před 4 lety +1

    Grazie 🙏👍👍👍

  • @edombre4637
    @edombre4637 Před 3 lety +2

    good old german engineering

  • @jephryc
    @jephryc Před 19 dny

    I have the same issue but water is in the rear seat, but front all dry so is it the front grommet ?

  • @konradkrzak3122
    @konradkrzak3122 Před 4 měsíci

    If i have Europe Model , Steeringweel on the left side. I can still have this problem ?

  • @ldsignart6824
    @ldsignart6824 Před 5 měsíci

    How easy was it to pull back the carpet? Did it need cutting?

  • @vincentmcgrath5222
    @vincentmcgrath5222 Před rokem

    Well done thanks 🙏

  • @elpidiogomez7903
    @elpidiogomez7903 Před 2 lety

    Make sense ! My started leaking. I don't see this problem with Japanese cars

  • @lafa5650
    @lafa5650 Před 4 lety

    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?

  • @HNZKFK
    @HNZKFK Před 6 měsíci

    Did someone know how remove carpet covering the yellow cap? Please help

  • @Adamasher8888
    @Adamasher8888 Před 4 lety

    Great video sir Thank you I have exactly same problem in my 7 series f02. What silicone is best for this in your opinion?

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi, You'll be surprised.... Us any silicone 😉

    • @Adamasher8888
      @Adamasher8888 Před 4 lety

      FixYOURride13 thanks 🙏🏽

    • @philipkilolo9775
      @philipkilolo9775 Před 4 lety +1

      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: czcams.com/video/cFE9gf5NXxU/video.html
      BMW 6-Series Hidden Water Drain: - czcams.com/video/ZJD4y_Qpmww/video.html
      Rear sunroof drains:
      Fix Most Common Roof Leak - BMW 5 Series 2004-2010: - czcams.com/video/QC2IUgIXUD0/video.html

    • @mc9022
      @mc9022 Před 3 lety

      Gasket silicone i will.suggest .

    • @jenniferdomotor
      @jenniferdomotor Před rokem

      Do you know what the name of this part is?

  • @raybutts9133
    @raybutts9133 Před 3 lety

    can someone provide a BMW part # for this plug?

  • @nuwanrathnayake4214
    @nuwanrathnayake4214 Před 4 lety +2

    Mate how did u lift up the rear carpet to take the water out? Care to list the steps please. I just don't wanna break anything

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 4 lety

      Hi, strep all step by step, I haven't done it myself yet, so just try 😉

    • @philipkilolo9775
      @philipkilolo9775 Před 4 lety +1

      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: czcams.com/video/cFE9gf5NXxU/video.html
      BMW 6-Series Hidden Water Drain: - czcams.com/video/ZJD4y_Qpmww/video.html
      Rear sunroof drains:
      Fix Most Common Roof Leak - BMW 5 Series 2004-2010: - czcams.com/video/QC2IUgIXUD0/video.html

  • @vas8696
    @vas8696 Před 3 lety

    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?

  • @juliussabo6471
    @juliussabo6471 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Bmw engineering 😅

  • @dilan080809
    @dilan080809 Před rokem

    Thanks it help

  • @junchan7117
    @junchan7117 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing. For all the F10 owner be aware. Is effect the electrical system

  • @swimsmoothcampagnolo7889

    Hello! Is this yellow cap only in right hand drive cars?

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 3 lety

      Hi ,I never check RHDrive car so I don't know, sorry 😞

  • @angadghuman6467
    @angadghuman6467 Před 3 lety

    Did water damage your underseat speaker or subwoofer ?

  • @allanmclean123
    @allanmclean123 Před 3 lety

    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 👍

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 3 lety

      Hi, the best idea will be remove the carpet and just check the yellow plug. 😉

    • @moky4241
      @moky4241 Před 3 lety

      Ho. Did you manage to sort the leak? I'm in the UK and got the same issue. Was going to start with the door card?

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 3 lety

      @@moky4241 hi, first check the yellow plug

    • @ivano4065
      @ivano4065 Před 3 lety

      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

    • @swiftproductions6100
      @swiftproductions6100 Před 3 lety

      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?

  • @faithful5475
    @faithful5475 Před 4 lety

    Did you have any restraint fault appear on dash?

  • @RossCanpolat
    @RossCanpolat Před 4 lety +1

    How much do you want to do this to my car? I'm in Kildare. Same problem, carpet is wet 😫

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi, very welcome in my new place in Galway, my FB FixYourRide Garage.

  • @wisniaTSW666
    @wisniaTSW666 Před 3 lety

    you save me from removing all back doors trim, you accidentally don't know the part number of that cap?

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @giggity4670
    @giggity4670 Před rokem

    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.

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před rokem +1

      HI, I feel your pain... but don't dramatize, think others have worse cases :)

  • @P0seidon777
    @P0seidon777 Před 3 lety

    At LHD is it on the same side?or it's under the steering wheel?

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 3 lety

      Hi, I don't know, I didn't check, maybe someone will answer you...

    • @master00log
      @master00log Před rokem

      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

  • @dariusstundys5529
    @dariusstundys5529 Před 3 lety

    Is it same for Lwd? Because I have same problem, carpets full of water.

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 3 lety

      Hi, I don't know 😕

    • @HNZKFK
      @HNZKFK Před 6 měsíci

      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

  • @leecaldon6099
    @leecaldon6099 Před 2 lety +1

    My 2014 520d has the same issue.

  • @malakapalipana
    @malakapalipana Před 4 lety

    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?

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 4 lety

      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???

    • @malakapalipana
      @malakapalipana Před 4 lety

      Yup. That makes sense. Thanks again.

    • @dustingreenhill9711
      @dustingreenhill9711 Před 4 lety

      @@malakapalipana FYride is correct, it runs to the rear only hence not picking mine up for a long time as never have anyone in the rear :(

    • @swm246
      @swm246 Před 4 lety

      czcams.com/video/nrYhXTmN9w8/video.html

  • @dash_cam_video
    @dash_cam_video Před 4 lety

    Is the 2014 model the same structure?

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi, not 100%, but worth checking out

    • @dash_cam_video
      @dash_cam_video Před 4 lety +1

      FixYOURride13
      Hello. Thank you for your reply. Your video was very helpful. I am grateful. I have no symptoms yet, but I will check it.

    • @dash_cam_video
      @dash_cam_video Před 4 lety

      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!
      czcams.com/video/EpVKr5i7Hug/video.html

  • @aksionpc
    @aksionpc Před rokem

    Sorry, but no.. easy to get from the outside, remove the cover and you will see it. clean it and there is a drainpipe you need to clean.

  • @factsoverfeelings9228
    @factsoverfeelings9228 Před 3 lety

    how did you remove the rug ?? just yank on it?

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 3 lety

      Hi, this is the simplest one, forgive me, I figured out a bit too late that this video might be useful to someone 😉

    • @factsoverfeelings9228
      @factsoverfeelings9228 Před 3 lety

      @@FixYOURride13 so just pull the rug?? or something has to be removed first ?

    • @FixYOURride13
      @FixYOURride13  Před 3 lety

      @@factsoverfeelings9228... Just try.. I don't remember...

    • @factsoverfeelings9228
      @factsoverfeelings9228 Před 3 lety

      @@FixYOURride13 lmaoooo

    • @HNZKFK
      @HNZKFK Před 6 měsíci

      Hello, how remove front carpet please? I have same problem

  • @AaronsTalks
    @AaronsTalks Před rokem

    This must be same problem as mine. More work... Grrr... Just when my other car is having problems...

  • @tejr6484
    @tejr6484 Před 2 lety

    What exaxtly the part is called?

  • @paulsp2693
    @paulsp2693 Před 3 lety +1

    you didn't fix the problem completely, you need to clean the other side.

    • @HNZKFK
      @HNZKFK Před 6 měsíci

      What must be remove please for clean other side?

    • @paulsp2693
      @paulsp2693 Před 6 měsíci

      @@HNZKFK On left-hand side, under the wheel arch there is a rubber boot around the brake pipes that blocks the water from draining down.

  • @stephenyoungblood3683
    @stephenyoungblood3683 Před 4 lety +4

    Why does BMW keep doing this? Such ignorant design.😡

  • @Pimpasxx
    @Pimpasxx Před 3 lety +1

    :D

  • @sleepingsupplement8748

    How to drain this shitty water from the car please help