Clutch and water - BMW Forum

Keen · 09-23-2009, 08:05 PM

So it was raining the other day and I was driving and I press the clutch down and a little water drips on my foot, any one have anything to say about this?

CanadianWraith · 09-23-2009, 09:14 PM

yes, wear boots

Keen · 09-23-2009, 09:30 PM

Haha I was actually wearing flip flops when I first notice and it happened again when I was wearing steel toes and it leaked right onto the tongue and went down my leg

But is this a problem?

witeshark · 09-24-2009, 12:07 AM

Possible sunroof leak by clogged drain(s)?

carguy13 · 09-24-2009, 12:09 AM

you were racing with flip flops? lol. nice.

yeah i would check that out, you could have water behind you dashboard...which isn't good.

CanadianWraith · 09-24-2009, 03:25 AM

i'm sure it's a minor leak, perhaps windshield adhesive. try running a hose on various parts of your car then press the clutch

FCPGroton · 09-24-2009, 08:23 AM

+1, sounds like a windshield leak. I would just take a look am make sure it is not something more serious. Does it only happen when it rains?

Keen · 09-24-2009, 01:48 PM

Yes it happens everytime it rains, I took it to a shop and they're looking at it right now.
If it is a windshield leak, does the water go to behind the water travel behind the dash or what?

carguy13 · 09-25-2009, 03:11 AM

yeah, you probably want to fix that as soon as possible...

who was it...daniellejuice that had the water-behind-the-dash issue?

CanadianWraith · 09-25-2009, 06:41 AM

yes in her new corvette

carguy13 · 09-25-2009, 07:59 AM

there is a forum on here about daniellejuices new corvette...

you might wanna check that out...she had crazy electrical issues with her dashboard.

becareful...

Torque · 09-25-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Keen

Yes it happens everytime it rains, I took it to a shop and they're looking at it right now.
If it is a windshield leak, does the water go to behind the water travel behind the dash or what?

Have them inspect/unclog the drains on the passenger side around/in the ECU compartment while they're at it. You don't want a dead ECU after a car wash or heavy downpour. Common fault on e36.

Keen · 09-25-2009, 01:54 PM

Thanks for the input, I'll be sure to check for clogs and the windshield

carguy13 · 09-26-2009, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torque

Have them inspect/unclog the drains on the passenger side around/in the ECU compartment while they're at it. You don't want a dead ECU after a car wash or heavy downpour. Common fault on e36.

Damn, that sucks...