very similar to 2000 W202, debris build up on passenger side ( leaves, dirt etc) clogs hole, water enters glove box, mine was soaked, was changing cabin filter and noticed a soaked cover, removed materials and replaced. now I check the drain areas often, as well as sunroof drains, my bmw also has drain problems. seems german mfg'r cant make a drain system that works well. I used a 1/4" metal rod and pushed all the leaves thru the hole, driver side not affected as much. I suspect all/ most water drains to the passenger side for exiting
WOW! This is insane! You might benefit from a car cover tbh or tarp since you live by a lot of trees too. Are the W208's and W209's this bad? My W209 collects junk in the same area too.
Just got my 99 c43 two weeks ago and had this issue a week later. Now I’m having intermittent issues with the passenger side window and comfort features working (auto up/down, dome light, etc.).. looking through the forums looks like I have a problem with the CANBUS connector that happens to be right where the water comes in… I’d say keep an eye on her.
@@oneburro interesting you mention that! My passenger window won’t do auto up with full button press only half press… I’ll have to look into that! Thx!
I've seen it many times in my time as mercedes mechanic, you're lucky it fills up quickly otherwise you find a lot of mold and bad smell 🤢 That sticker "battery in the trunk" 😂 Is that for the emergency services?
very similar to 2000 W202, debris build up on passenger side ( leaves, dirt etc) clogs hole, water enters glove box, mine was soaked, was changing cabin filter and noticed a soaked cover, removed materials and replaced. now I check the drain areas often, as well as sunroof drains, my bmw also has drain problems. seems german mfg'r cant make a drain system that works well. I used a 1/4" metal rod and pushed all the leaves thru the hole, driver side not affected as much. I suspect all/ most water drains to the passenger side for exiting
yes, definitely will be an area I survey every now and then from here on!
WOW! This is insane! You might benefit from a car cover tbh or tarp since you live by a lot of trees too. Are the W208's and W209's this bad? My W209 collects junk in the same area too.
The thumbnail 😂
Just got my 99 c43 two weeks ago and had this issue a week later. Now I’m having intermittent issues with the passenger side window and comfort features working (auto up/down, dome light, etc.).. looking through the forums looks like I have a problem with the CANBUS connector that happens to be right where the water comes in… I’d say keep an eye on her.
@@oneburro interesting you mention that! My passenger window won’t do auto up with full button press only half press… I’ll have to look into that! Thx!
@@ANDERZENAMG no problem man keep the content coming and when you figure it out make a video
I've seen it many times in my time as mercedes mechanic, you're lucky it fills up quickly otherwise you find a lot of mold and bad smell 🤢
That sticker "battery in the trunk" 😂
Is that for the emergency services?