Wet carpets
- Thread starter David Lea
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Yes had same issue with a Macan and pan sunroof.
Sometimes floor was really wet.
I found signs of water on the footwell side panels following rain.
This is not a uncommon problem
Local main dealer said get it sorted asap as there are some electrics that can get affected. They kindly offered to remedy for £1200 + vat .The car was under a extended warranty but that is not covered !
Numerous reports and horror stories on this problem.
Worst case scenario was to remove or reposition the whole sunroof cassette.
Or replace the two rubber sunroof seals.
I had neither done.
I found that the secondary Channel which is exposed when pan sunroof is open was filling with water and could not see where it could drain away. The primary channel which runs next to it is the one that obviously runs into the drains but did not connect to the other channel.
I did not garage my car .
Having dried out the secondary channel I had no more issues and very shortly after sold the car.
Sometimes floor was really wet.
I found signs of water on the footwell side panels following rain.
This is not a uncommon problem
Local main dealer said get it sorted asap as there are some electrics that can get affected. They kindly offered to remedy for £1200 + vat .The car was under a extended warranty but that is not covered !
Numerous reports and horror stories on this problem.
Worst case scenario was to remove or reposition the whole sunroof cassette.
Or replace the two rubber sunroof seals.
I had neither done.
I found that the secondary Channel which is exposed when pan sunroof is open was filling with water and could not see where it could drain away. The primary channel which runs next to it is the one that obviously runs into the drains but did not connect to the other channel.
I did not garage my car .
Having dried out the secondary channel I had no more issues and very shortly after sold the car.
A common problem with BMW X5's with pano roofs. My X5 has been back to the dealer recently and had the roof seals replaced, all under warranty and with a loan car of an M3 Competition! No leaks since but I'm still drying the inside with silica bags.
Thanks for your reply. I'm getting more feedback that this is a very common problem with the Mac.
I think I may follow your solution. Shame the Gts is a nice car.
Not uncommon problem with Pan Sunroofs leaking or creaking why I prefer one without the roof.
If the wetness is just one side it may be the rear windscreen washer pipe that runs through the interior split leaking worth checking.
Good luck.
If the wetness is just one side it may be the rear windscreen washer pipe that runs through the interior split leaking worth checking.
Good luck.
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