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#234 of 235 Re: Z4 2004 - Leak from Top into Trunk - Burned Receiver and Motor for Conv Top [lpapadopoulos] by bod2 Apr 26, 2009 (3:24 pm)
Replying to: lpapadopoulos (Nov 03, 2008 3:51 pm) I bought my Z4 new in November, 2002 - just before BMW started its "Land Shark" commercials that introduced the vehicle. For the most part, I've loved the car. BUT starting last spring, I first noticed that the trunk would get wet after rains. I finally got it back to the dealer in time to replace the amplifier AND the motor for the top since both items had shorted out. The warranty had just expired, so I was out over $4K. I thought the problem with the wet trunk was fixed, but that problem came right back. Took the car to an independent mechanic who I trusted, and thought the problem was fixed. He did mention something about leaking through the taillight(?). I thought it was fixed last summer, but now (spring, 2009) the trunk is wet again. Has anyone else had this problem? Replies to this message: robgski (Jun 02, 2009 9:36 am)
#235 of 235 Re: Z4 2004 - Leak from Top into Trunk - Burned Receiver and Motor for Conv Top [bod2] by robgski Jun 02, 2009 (9:36 am)
Replying to: bod2 (Apr 26, 2009 3:24 pm) Yes! I have a 2003 Z4, and this year for the first time, I also have a leak in my trunk, and had to replace the fried amp and other wiring for a lot of money (not covered by my extended warranty because of water damage. Unfortunately, it is still leaking and the dealer is baffled. The little well in the rear trunk driver's side fills up totally with water when it rains, and then the entire carpet gets saturated, dripping water into the electronics bin under the trunk mat. Today a convertible top guy is looking at it. Wonder how widespread this issue is...

#234 of 235: Re: Z4 2004 - Leak from Top into Trunk - Burned Receiver and Motor for Conv Top [lpapadopoulos] by bod2; Apr 26, 2009 (3:24 pm)

Replying to: lpapadopoulos (Nov 03, 2008 3:51 pm)

I bought my Z4 new in November, 2002 - just before BMW started its "Land Shark" commercials that introduced the vehicle. For the most part, I've loved the car. BUT starting last spring, I first noticed that the trunk would get wet after rains. I finally got it back to the dealer in time to replace the amplifier AND the motor for the top since both items had shorted out. The warranty had just expired, so I was out over $4K. I thought the problem with the wet trunk was fixed, but that problem came right back. Took the car to an independent mechanic who I trusted, and thought the problem was fixed. He did mention something about leaking through the taillight(?). I thought it was fixed last summer, but now (spring, 2009) the trunk is wet again.
Has anyone else had this problem?

robgski (Jun 02, 2009 9:36 am)

#235 of 235: Re: Z4 2004 - Leak from Top into Trunk - Burned Receiver and Motor for Conv Top [bod2] by robgski; Jun 02, 2009 (9:36 am)

Replying to: bod2 (Apr 26, 2009 3:24 pm)

Yes! I have a 2003 Z4, and this year for the first time, I also have a leak in my trunk, and had to replace the fried amp and other wiring for a lot of money (not covered by my extended warranty because of water damage. Unfortunately, it is still leaking and the dealer is baffled. The little well in the rear trunk driver's side fills up totally with water when it rains, and then the entire carpet gets saturated, dripping water into the electronics bin under the trunk mat. Today a convertible top guy is looking at it. Wonder how widespread this issue is...