95 Grand AM, Water in Trunk

Jul 24, 2005 3 Replies
M

About three years ago, water started appearing in the trunk of my 1995 Grand AM. I got into the trunk and had a second party hose water over the entire rear area of the auto. No indication of water coming into the trunk.



I inserted a thin 0.15" "feeler" between the seal and the trunk, and moved it the total 360 degrees, the feeler felt snug as it traveled the path.



I got under the car and could not see any problem beneath the trunk. No problems.



This problem remains a mystery, any resolutions or wild guesses will be appreciated.



R. Maniag, Houston, Texas


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Water tends to comes in at the tail light housings on that car. Remove and silicone back in place both tail lights. Silicone both sides of the gasket.

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Thanks Paul, thanks a lot. Since the trunk seal seems in tack, and there are no openings in the bottom of the trunk, I could easily see where the lamp housings could be at fault. Thanks again. Richad

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Take out all the padding, etc, in the trunk, get inside, close lid, have someone you trust hose possible entry points. Oh, yeah, you will need a flashlight... and a screwdriver in case your friend leaves you in the trunk.

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