Re: 325i: Where is the water coming from?

In article <sgnlf.3272$605.2993@trndny09>,
John Starr <jstarr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> he other day I noticed that the back seat carpet and floor mats on both
> sides of my wife's 2001 325i were soaked with water. I vacuumed up the
> water and there was quite a bit, maybe 2-3 quarts. There appears to be
> a "subfloor" which held most of the water.

> I have been unable to figure out the source of the water. I have ruled
> out an open window or spilled water bottle (neither would explain how
> the water was on both sides). We drove several hours in a heavy
> rainstorm, but I could find no visible leaks around the windows, doors
> or sunroof. Also I cannot see any sign of water on the seats or
> headliner.

> Could someone suggest the source of the water or explain the
> construction of the car?

I'd first check for a blocked sunroof drain.

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