Leak in rear foot well? any ideas

Leak in rear foot well? any ideas

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eddharris

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466 posts

195 months

Saturday 6th September 2008
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Folks

Got an e39 525i with a puddle in the drivers side rear footwell. Its a 2002 car so cant be rust!

Any ideas on where the leak may originate from?

Thanks

eddharris

Original Poster:

466 posts

195 months

Sunday 7th September 2008
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Thanks for the replies.

Checked seals and door membrane..all in tact and look new.

Taken the matts out and noticed the two holes in the floor, which I assume are for the orginal matts, full to the brim with water. I press on them and water is pouring up. Amazed as to how much water is there so sponged up as much as I can and left it.

Before I think of removing the carpets..any other suggestions?

Thanks

eddharris

Original Poster:

466 posts

195 months

Monday 8th September 2008
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thanks for the replies.

No sunroof and no damage either so Im baffled. All seals, trim appear to be in order and I can't find any run off or areas that show where water may have been down.

Must admit its not something I'd expect from the germans!

eddharris

Original Poster:

466 posts

195 months

Monday 8th September 2008
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thanks!! cant find a lightbulb smiley.