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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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Hi.

Would like some help with finding where the leak comes from.
A while ago, I found out water was leaking into my trunk. There was water leaking from the taillights. I changed the piece if foam between the taillights and the body.

It rained again today and I found water in my trunk again. The taillight area is dry.
So there must be another place leaking
Any advice as to where to look into?
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Could be coming from the antenna.

Or you could lower the backseats, get in the trunk and have a friend spray the trunk with a garden hose to find the leak
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by teggy971
Could be coming from the antenna. Or you could lower the backseats, get in the trunk and have a friend spray the trunk with a garden hose to find the leak
I currently have the rear stripped. I guess I'll try to spray water from the outside and see where it's leaking
I don't have an antenna. I shaved the antenna on my car.
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 07:20 PM
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Your first post tells me that it's most likely the seal of your tail light. I had same the issue with water leaking into the trunk after I had a minor accident in my old 99 GSR that required a repair and removal of the tail light. Everything was great after it was repaired until it rained. I took it back and they simply removed the tail light and used a thin layer of sealer, not sure what kind though, but it never leaked again. My best guess would be a glass sealant like the type used for windshields? Hope it helps and good luck.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 11:58 AM
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2nd step is to check the weather seal from the hatch/trunk.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 01:31 PM
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My guess is tail light gasket
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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JDMTERRY
My guess is tail light gasket
Had that changed out already.
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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by FutureITR
2nd step is to check the weather seal from the hatch/trunk.
Will do so next week and keep you guys posted.
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