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Resolved Water Leak in Trunk

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Devilsfutbol17

15+ Year Contributor
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Jul 27, 2007
Bellingham, Washington
There is water leaking into my hatch and before I rip more into the car I'd like to get some opinions. I've removed the center spoiler and duck-taped the holes to pin point where the leak is coming from. I've resealed the tail light gaskets as well. Based off how it is leaking, I think its getting in through the side spoiler. I've also verified the side drains around the hatch are clear and the hoses aren't cracked inside the hatch.

I've put the water hose on the roof pointing on the hatch, so this is an extreme case, but I think it would still be leaking from here if it rained.

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Has anyone experienced a leak here or have any ideas as to what is causing the leak?
 
You could try removing the wing. Clean up the mating surfaces, and seal using a silicone adhesive/sealant to reseal.
 
I had leaking in the trunk and passenger side floor between the front and back seats. I was going crazy trying to find it. Turned out to be the weatherstripping around the hatch. I replaced it and no more leaking.
 
This leak has eluded me for weeks (maybe 10 hours working on the car total) but I have finally found the leak!!! I grabbed a cup of water with the hatch open and started pouring water down the side of the hatch weatherstripping until I got down to the tail light, but I finally found it!

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The only casualty :( I don't know if this thing is really needed or not.

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