every time it rains water seems to get into my trunk and pool around the spare tire. I have a 97 coupe with a factory spoiler. Does anyone know where the water is coming in or has dealt with this problem before. I'm gettin tired or shop vaccuming out my trunk after each storm. Thanks.
-Jesse

 

did you check if all the rubber pieces are in good shape??
i had the same problem in my eh2 last year untill i changed those rubber pieces around the hatch

 

the rubber around the trunk is in good shape and the rubber for the spoiler seems fine as well...that is why i'm baffled at the source of this problem.

 

holy crap i got the same damn problem. WTF!!!! i was thinking of drilling a small hole to drain it. but i didnt wanna bother. someone help ... to the top.

 

yeah i was tempted to drill a drain hole but figured that would just start some crazy rust in my trunk...if anyone has a solution please help us out.

 

Probably the tail light gaskets.

 

I found out why water was coming into my ek trunk... When you open the trunk, look towards the left side. It's a plastic vent that is underneath the carpet (or whatever it is). You can also remove the rear bumper and examine it from that angle. Mine seems to be loose somehow. I can't push it in properly for it to seal the hole. That's where I noticed the water was coming from.

Maybe we just need to replace that vent?

Hope this helps.

 

thanks desigi...i'll check that. As for tail light gasket, i bought red/clears and replaced the gaskets so i don't think that is where my problem lies but thanks for the suggestion. Really hope it is that plastic piece.
-Jesse

 

i also have a problem with leaking in my trunk but it doesnt sound like the same problem, mine comes in from both sides on the side of the trunk then leaks into thespare tire area. i think it may be the seal around the top of the trunk but it seems to be coming frombehind the carpet up inside the body of the car right under neith the rear windows.

 

i TOO have the same problem in my '00 EMI coupe.........ill try to investigate

 

Same problem... makes my car smell like poo...

 

I found some water in my ek hatch trunk in the same area too. Only happened once though. It rained really hard another day, but no water inside.

 

I've seen so many people with this very same problem. I'm not too sure what they do to fix this. Some only have to replace the taillight gasket, others drill a hole in the trunk to let the water out... I don't know what kind of effect that could have though.

 

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That's my guess as well.

 

I had this same problem in my 95 civic coupe and it was due to small holes caused by rust in the wheel wells. After stripping the back of the trunk apart I noticed the water was coming in from there on rainy days, due to the spray caused when the car is in motion. Just pull the carpet off each side and check if that could be your problem.


Good Luck!

 

changed my tail light gaskets and it fixed my problem....try that there cheap

 

If you have a sunroof, make sure the drain tubes are not plugged up from gunk. That's one of the main sources of water leak in cars with a sunroof.

 

where do they drain too.....the trunk? any more info as to where to look for the drain tubes?

 

I have the same problem in my CRX. I think it is my tale light gasket. Where can I get some new ones?

I can post picutures if anyone needs some.

 

i have the leaky problem for my eh2

i took part all the rear interior panels and the water was creeping in from the roof....and dripping from where the seat belts are

try and remove the roof molding and there should be clips underneath. spray some 'stop leak' on those clips and the leaking should stop

ek's leak usually because of the rear taillight gasket.....it is recommmeded to use 2 for each light

 

wow, i guess im not the only one with that problem, havent been able to take my trunk apart but i see that some water is coming from the left taillight area, where can i get the gaskets at?

 

obviously try honda

 

it's motsly caused by the tail light gasket, or the rubbergasket between ur rear glass and the front of ur trunk

 

****.. that sucks guys..

what if it's rusted now!!

 

check your tail light gaskets...usually the factory machine overtightens the taillights causing it to get pinched, hence the water being able to enter the trunk area....in ek hatches this is a common problem and we get that kind of stuff all the time at the honda i work at....