Odd F33 leak

mustremembermylogin · 01-12-2022, 10:43 AM

Hello everyone,

I have a very slight, but annoying, water leak coming from the roof above the drivers door.

I noticed a couple of weeks ago that after heavy rain, there was a drip or two of water on the drivers seat.

Then, when driving the car, I get the occasional drip of water. This normally happens when I'm braking or turning a corner.

It seems to be entering the car above the door seal and I've checked the drain holes on the A pillar and the ones which run through each of the two panels of the roof and they are all clear.

Has anybody experienced similar?

Whilst it's very minor, it is a tad annoying and I'd like to sort it out. The car is under the AUC warranty, but I'm not sure if water ingress is covered. I've had it for just under six months so might be able to hassle the supplying dealer for a solution....

All help appreciated!

GOF_430d · 01-12-2022, 10:55 AM

Now you mention it I have the same problem albeit from the passenger side, though for me it tends to occur intermittently so I'll be interested in anyone's suggestions.

I have in the past lubricated the seals on the roof, the hinge is roughly in the right location for the leak.

fuzzybunny · 01-12-2022, 02:56 PM

Just a guess but could it be coming in from around the side windows. They may need adjusting to ensure they are returning to the correct height, worth a check.

jonesdg4 · 01-12-2022, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzzybunny

Just a guess but could it be coming in from around the side windows. They may need adjusting to ensure they are returning to the correct height, worth a check.

I have the same issue and a local indie suggested that the roof could be slightly out of alignment! Approx £400 to sort. But I greased and siliconed the seals in the roof panels and it seems to sort it out. Still get the odd drip but nothing much so not going to resolve!

mustremembermylogin · 01-13-2022, 03:31 AM

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

I think I'll give the seals a clean and a going-over with some gummi pflege which has worked well in the past.

It's not a major issue, but it can be annoying to be dripped on when driving!

)2dano2 · 03-26-2022, 08:54 AM

I had the same issue its because the roof doesn't lock into the bit above the window screen properly I opend the roof fully closed it till it was about 2 inches from locking into the window screen then kind of twisted it down to straighten it up

Problem solved

01-12-2022, 10:43 AM	#1
mustremembermylogin Private 30 Rep 61 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	Odd F33 leak - not in the usual area... Hello everyone, I have a very slight, but annoying, water leak coming from the roof above the drivers door. I noticed a couple of weeks ago that after heavy rain, there was a drip or two of water on the drivers seat. Then, when driving the car, I get the occasional drip of water. This normally happens when I'm braking or turning a corner. It seems to be entering the car above the door seal and I've checked the drain holes on the A pillar and the ones which run through each of the two panels of the roof and they are all clear. Has anybody experienced similar? Whilst it's very minor, it is a tad annoying and I'd like to sort it out. The car is under the AUC warranty, but I'm not sure if water ingress is covered. I've had it for just under six months so might be able to hassle the supplying dealer for a solution.... All help appreciated!
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GOF_430d Lieutenant 289 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 430d convertible Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Now you mention it I have the same problem albeit from the passenger side, though for me it tends to occur intermittently so I'll be interested in anyone's suggestions. I have in the past lubricated the seals on the roof, the hinge is roughly in the right location for the leak.
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fuzzybunny Second Lieutenant 113 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Orange F33 435dx Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Somerset, UK iTrader: (0)	Just a guess but could it be coming in from around the side windows. They may need adjusting to ensure they are returning to the correct height, worth a check. __________________
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mustremembermylogin Private 30 Rep 61 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I think I'll give the seals a clean and a going-over with some gummi pflege which has worked well in the past. It's not a major issue, but it can be annoying to be dripped on when driving!
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03-26-2022, 08:54 AM	#6
)2dano2 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW 420D F33 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	I had the same issue its because the roof doesn't lock into the bit above the window screen properly I opend the roof fully closed it till it was about 2 inches from locking into the window screen then kind of twisted it down to straighten it up Problem solved
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