91' Accord Trunk Leak Question
#1
91' Accord Trunk Leak Question
Hey all! My trunk has started leaking and I'm not sure where it's coming from. I asked my friend about it since he has a 90' and he took a few pictures for me. I discovered he had a trunk lid seal on his trunk lid and I don't have one on mine. I have one on the trunk itself but not on the lid. Could this be why it's leaking? I notice that both sides of my trunk are wet too. Any help is greatly appreciated!
#3
I would definitely replace missing parts. Here is a parts blowup of the 91LX.
#14 is the trunk lid seal:
I can't tell if that part goes on the trunk lid, or the body of the car. The part is pricey at the dealership (~$100), so I would try to find one at a junkyard. I don't recall reading about that seal failing, so it may be worth a shot.
The tail lights were known to leak either at the seals or through cracks in the plastic. Take a close look at your tail lights.
#14 is the trunk lid seal:
I can't tell if that part goes on the trunk lid, or the body of the car. The part is pricey at the dealership (~$100), so I would try to find one at a junkyard. I don't recall reading about that seal failing, so it may be worth a shot.
The tail lights were known to leak either at the seals or through cracks in the plastic. Take a close look at your tail lights.
#4
Couldn't hardly believe it, but 'twas fact.
#5
Thanks all for your replies, I checked the taillight gasket/seal and it seems that my left taillight is the culprit. Should I go to the dealership to get the part or does anyone have any recommendations as to where to purchase it online from a reputable place. Thanks again!
#7
The gasket, you can get a new one and install.
I've had luck with pulling the light (4~5 8mm size nuts and pull the light towards the rear). Gently remove the old gasket and clean the surface of the gasket (wet towel) and the tail light-body surface where the gasket seats. Let it dry. Then apply a thin layer of silicone to both sides of the gasket and re-install.
I'll have to note this...usually it is the right/pass side that leaks.........so you might do both just to be sure.
I've had luck with pulling the light (4~5 8mm size nuts and pull the light towards the rear). Gently remove the old gasket and clean the surface of the gasket (wet towel) and the tail light-body surface where the gasket seats. Let it dry. Then apply a thin layer of silicone to both sides of the gasket and re-install.
I'll have to note this...usually it is the right/pass side that leaks.........so you might do both just to be sure.
#8
On my 90 Accord both taillight gaskets had gaps which allowed water to enter the trunk.
I cleaned the gap with isopropal alcohol and a Q tip, then applied a bead of black silicone to fill the gap. Problem solved.
Be sure to silicone as it is flexible. I did not need to loosen any nuts or bolts.
I cleaned the gap with isopropal alcohol and a Q tip, then applied a bead of black silicone to fill the gap. Problem solved.
Be sure to silicone as it is flexible. I did not need to loosen any nuts or bolts.
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