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Water leak in drivers footwell

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:54 pm
by Gunshot
I have a 3ltr x3 oct. 2017 on I have had this for 3 years and have had no problems until recently when I have developed a very bad water leak in the drivers side footwell all the door rubbers are in really good condition and I have not left the window open any ideas please thanks .

Water leak in drivers footwell

Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:17 am
by X5Sport
Have you got a sunroof fitted? If so it could be a blocked drain.

Worth checking the door card as well. If the bottom of the door inside of the door seal is wet then it could be the waterproof membrane behind the door card has detached. Check all the drains on the bottom of the door itself are clear.

Another area to check is the scuttle area under the bonnet ahead of the windscreen where the brake fluid reservoir etc are. There are drains there that are also known to fill up with crud. You’ll need to remove the plastic scuttle trim to really get at them.

Water leak in drivers footwell

Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 11:09 am
by Gunshot
Thanks for your info I have already tested the scuttle area by pouring water down and it drains away quite quickly under the car, I will check the other points you raised fingers crossed.