Why does MY BMW have water under the carpet?
A common fault with BMW is the windscreen rubber rots and allows water ingress can be seen by small cracks in the rubber seal . Hello, I see that this is an old thread but wondering if anyone had these issues resolved. I have a 325iT and end up with damp carpet behind the driver’s seat after heavy rain.
What’s the best way to dry out a wet car?
If your floorboards have an inch or more of standing water, you’ll want to use a wet/dry vac to suck it out, taking particular care to get into the nooks and crannies between the seats, center console and armrests. Next, use shop towels to soak up any water from carpets and seats.
What happens if you get wet in your car?
A wet car isn’t the end of the world. As long as you keep calm and follow these basic steps for how to dry off your car’s interior, you should be able to avoid any permanent water damage to your vehicle.
Why do I have water coming up through my carpet?
Two nights ago I noticed one small wet spot (probably 3×3 inches or so) on my carpet. I didn’t think much of it, I figured I had perhaps spilled water and not noticed. Then last night, it seemed like there were a few more spots.
When does the driver’s side carpet get wet?
The driver’s side floor (carpet) is wet. It gets wet only when it rains. I’ve check to make sure it was not antifreeze. Can’t find any “obvious” sources. Any advice/thoughts/direction? Thanks! I’d check the door seal, and gromet from the engine compartment to the cab to make sure there not leaking. When does it get wet?
What causes the front of the car to get wet?
The rubber EVAP drain on the engine side of the firewall blocks up with debris and causes the EVAP moisture to build up and overflow inside the car. As the EVAP is positioned behind the dash board it will cause the front carpets to become damp, usually the passenger side foot-well.
What to do if your carpet gets wet in Your Truck?
There were some rubber grommets on the floor that I removed from above the help drain the water from the carpet, then put a fan inside blowing on the floor for a couple of days to finish drying it up.
What to do if your car floor is wet under a mat?
Pop your hood and check either side of the cowl, the drains will be pretty obvious. remove leaves and crap from the drain. Check for any standing water behind the cowl, you can usually peer through or use you phone light to find the firewall drains, they’re usually close to or below the cowl drains.