Leaking
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Leaking
I did search this time, just so you guys know.
I did find some information too, but I just want to double check and see what you guys think.
It's raining, and it has been for a few hours. A good, steady, hard rain too. Anyway, I just went out to grab something out of the car and decided to check the trunk to see if it was leaking. (The moldy smell before made me assume so.) Naturally, there's a puddle of water, nearing a half-inch deep inside the spare-tire well. Also, on the floor behind the driver's seat, there was a puddle of water. Well, I checked the carpet around both areas hoping I would be able to find where the leak was coming from... no such luck. The carpet around both puddles was dry, same with the other parts above and around the water. I found that the taillight seals tend to deteriorate and leak, and also the trunk lid gasket does too. My assumption is that it is the taillight seal, seeing as it would have been more noticeable if it were the trunk lid. I would check more, but it's still raining and it looks like it will be for a while.
If you guys do think it is the seal around the taillights, where can I get one? I checked Advance Auto Parts website and can't seem to find them and I also checked eBay. I could call the parts store sometime this week, but they're already closed for today.
I did find some information too, but I just want to double check and see what you guys think.
It's raining, and it has been for a few hours. A good, steady, hard rain too. Anyway, I just went out to grab something out of the car and decided to check the trunk to see if it was leaking. (The moldy smell before made me assume so.) Naturally, there's a puddle of water, nearing a half-inch deep inside the spare-tire well. Also, on the floor behind the driver's seat, there was a puddle of water. Well, I checked the carpet around both areas hoping I would be able to find where the leak was coming from... no such luck. The carpet around both puddles was dry, same with the other parts above and around the water. I found that the taillight seals tend to deteriorate and leak, and also the trunk lid gasket does too. My assumption is that it is the taillight seal, seeing as it would have been more noticeable if it were the trunk lid. I would check more, but it's still raining and it looks like it will be for a while.
If you guys do think it is the seal around the taillights, where can I get one? I checked Advance Auto Parts website and can't seem to find them and I also checked eBay. I could call the parts store sometime this week, but they're already closed for today.
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From: mendota, illinois
RE: Leaking
try calling the dealership for them....they shouldnt be very expensive, even from there....
for the back seat, you might wanna check your window seals....easiest way is to sit in the car while sumone sprays the outside with a hose...that will speed up the leak a little and you should be able to tell right where it is.....but the trunk should be the taillights
for the back seat, you might wanna check your window seals....easiest way is to sit in the car while sumone sprays the outside with a hose...that will speed up the leak a little and you should be able to tell right where it is.....but the trunk should be the taillights
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RE: Leaking
I'll have to try that once I get the time, I figured the dealership would overcharge for them. I visually checked the doors, while it was raining for that matter, and they seemed fine. The only part of the floor that was wet (missed it the first time I checked) was the part right between the door and the seat. Who knows, we'll have to check some other time I suppose.
