The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[NYRhockey]

Puzzled by this:

Hadn't moved the car since last week, so it didn't see any of the rain we got all week. Today (sunny and 60 degrees) took it out and on the way home i had put a manila envelope on the floor of the front passenger seat and when i got home and picked it up the envelope was wet. I put my hand down on the floor and it was very wet and the rear passenger floor is a bit wet as well. The left side is dry. I had the a/c going on the way home (about 30min ride) so the only thing i can think of is that it's draining inside? Any ideas?

[Prestovie]

Multiple threads here (& at E46Fanatics) about removing the glass panel, replacing the plastic drivers, etc. Try the search function in the Maintenance and/or Mechanical | Troubleshooting forums. Good luck!

Ok perfect I'll see if I can find a used cassette, sounds like another week long process :/


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[Prestovie]

They will charge you a boat-load to fix that. There are a bunch of people that have fixed issues with them. I'm sure they will chime in soon enough... I think Dane and his son removed the whole cassette from the roof...
Mine hasn't broken.... yet So I can't help you other than to tell you don't let the dealer fix it.

Damn I was afraid of that, sounds like a fun fix lol


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[fredo]

I have a similar issue on the wife's X3. I mentioned this to my Indy, and he stated the vapor barrier was the suspect. He didn't fix it, since he quoted $300 for parts and labor. Apparently it's an easy DIY. There's a chance all that is needed is some glue.

Puzzled by this:

Hadn't moved the car since last week, so it didn't see any of the rain we got all week. Today (sunny and 60 degrees) took it out and on the way home i had put a manila envelope on the floor of the front passenger seat and when i got home and picked it up the envelope was wet. I put my hand down on the floor and it was very wet and the rear passenger floor is a bit wet as well. The left side is dry. I had the a/c going on the way home (about 30min ride) so the only thing i can think of is that it's draining inside? Any ideas?

[fredo]

Prestovie, the clips broke on my e46 some years ago. I got the parts at the dealer and asked my PDR guy to install them. I can't remember the price, but it was cheap. Another option could be a body shop. Don't go to dealer for this.

[704sw]

I have a similar issue on the wife's X3. I mentioned this to my Indy, and he stated the vapor barrier was the suspect. He didn't fix it, since he quoted $300 for parts and labor. Apparently it's an easy DIY. There's a chance all that is needed is some glue.

Wet driver floorboard in my X3 was the vapor barrier. Wet passenger floorboard in my X3 was the sunroof drains.

These are always my first two thoughts now.

[az3579]

The sunroof thing just sounds like broken clips for the shade. It's an easy fix, just requires a second person to get the glass off carefully. The clips are super cheap too.

[Dual]

What area does the vapor barrier cover? Which side of the firewall is it located on? Thanks: just seeking learning....

[az3579]

What area does the vapor barrier cover? Which side of the firewall is it located on? Thanks: just seeking learning....

It's behind the door card. When you remove the panel, you'll see a foamy material barrier that prevents water from getting inside the cabin. It covers the window regulator and motor.

[Dual]

Thanks!