Originally Posted by
mdb20
The tubes were intact with the elbows, so this doesn't seem to be the source of the water in my trunk as there was no evidence of water around the tubes. I had about an inch of water around the spare tire yesterday before I dried it out. It doesn't seem to be wet around the taillight lenses or around the trunk lid which are other common areas for leaks.
Originally Posted by
Lynxs1981
That is another possibility. If you have the rear plastics out, lightly run a garden hose around the outside entry points and see if you can see anything coming in.
Best advice yet! :hi5:
Spray the hose around the sunroof area, and any other spots that water may be entering. You should be able to find the leak by simulating the problem.
Even though the rear joint is still intact, I think you are on the correct track with the sunroof drain system. There may be a large crack in the hose somewhere, and/or the lines may be clogged. Compressed air is the easiest way to clear a clogged drain.
Things to check if you can rule out the sunroof - tail light gaskets, trunk key cylinder gasket, power antenna gasket, the rear window washer nozzle, and the weatherstripping/molding that seals the hatch to the body. All of these possibilities should not allow
that much water to accumulate in the spare tire well, though.
Originally Posted by
cruzalekz
just drill a hole under the spare tire. thats what i did. works
Do not drill holes in the floor. While it may allow the water to drain, it still does not fix the problem. This creates another place for water to enter the hatch/trunk area, when the car is moving on a wet road. Not to mention the potential rust issue.