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Old 12-25-2007, 09:21 PM
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A Massive Leak

Hopefully someone out there can help me out!

My 2001 X5 has sprung a leak. It causes water to enter the driver compartment (generally nearby the glovebox) and flood onto the passenger side floormat. Amount of water depends on amount of rain, but when it rains in SC...it rains. I have replaced and smoke tested the windshield, so I have all but eliminated that issue.

It has been suggested that it is either the assembly for the sunroof drain (?) or possibly a blockage in another drain near the divider. This is the strangest thing but I need to repair before my car floods again.

Before I try to repair this I would love to hear some feedback from you all.

Feel free to let me know what you [email protected]!

Happy holidays to everyone. Health and prosperity in the New Year 2008.

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Old 12-25-2007, 09:29 PM
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I agree with the suggestion to make sure the sunroof drain isn't plugged.
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:08 AM
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UCrewX5...you are a badass. Ripped out the column and got at the sunroof drain...blew it free with an air compressor and piece of weedwhacker cable. Took about an hour and saved me BIG.

Drains great!

Best on a great New Year!
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I would be most greatful if someone could tell me exactly where the drain is on the sunroof. I opened the sunroof and looked all around and can not find this drain. Anyone care to take a picture of their sunroof so I can clean this? Thanks in advance folks...
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Old 02-09-2008, 03:28 PM
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Good news, I found the drains. Those little buggers were hidden from me

For picture, see: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/...passenger.html
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