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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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1/2 inch of water...

I was looking as to where to install an amp and a subwoofer today. I was thinking a good place would be where my non existant spare tire is. Until i found a .5 inch of standing water in the sparetire tub. There hasn't been any smell or sign of water leaking in. Anyone else look back there or have this problem? I can't even see where it has been leaking in. I'm assuming from between the barn doors somehow!

Help!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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There was a thread a bit back about water coming in due to a problem with the rubber seals around the doors. Not sure if it pertained to the Clubman though.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Here is that thread on the door seals:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...er-floors.html
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Me again...

Could also be a sunroof problem. The sunroof has a drain hose at the back I believe. Note part 10:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...72&hg=54&fg=05
 
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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i'm reading up on both those threads now! thank you!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Both my taillights have moisure. I have noticed this last rain and car wash. My dealer is looking at it today. I have had condinsation inside my car for a few weeks and could not figure it out. I guess my taillights are allowing moisture to come inside the car.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by svjj
Both my taillights have moisure. I have noticed this last rain and car wash. My dealer is looking at it today. I have had condinsation inside my car for a few weeks and could not figure it out. I guess my taillights are allowing moisture to come inside the car.
Your tail lights are sealed as a unit, the only entry of moisture is through the lamp holder insertion/ seals.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Your tail lights are sealed as a unit, the only entry of moisture is through the lamp holder insertion/ seals.
I understand but water is seeping between the lamp and the body though the gasket. Moisture then can leak into the lamp from the backside. Thats what the dealer just told me mine is doing. They are replacing both taillight assemblys and gaskets. They found standing water behind my tail lights.
 
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