Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord

In the meantime, if anyone else has photos and text writeups of *solved*
leak problems, I can add those to my to-do list for such a page.

I've been waiting for work to slow down so I can devote some solid time to
the site, but it's been gangbusters since last June.

 

In the meantime, if anyone else has photos and text writeups of *solved*
leak problems, I can add those to my to-do list for such a page.

I've been waiting for work to slow down so I can devote some solid time to
the site, but it's been gangbusters since last June.

 

I've got a leak into my kitchen from the shower above. But whether
it's the water intake, drain, or pan, I have no idea. Wrong newsgroup
of course, but leaks in any area are annoying and hard to find. Water
may always try to get to the lowest point, but it can take some pretty
circuitous routes to get there.

 

I've got a leak into my kitchen from the shower above. But whether
it's the water intake, drain, or pan, I have no idea. Wrong newsgroup
of course, but leaks in any area are annoying and hard to find. Water
may always try to get to the lowest point, but it can take some pretty
circuitous routes to get there.

 

I'll take some photos of the leak around the ventilation outflow valve,
and my efforts to resolve it. I'll post 'em if I solve the leak
successfully.

-Mark

 

I'll take some photos of the leak around the ventilation outflow valve,
and my efforts to resolve it. I'll post 'em if I solve the leak
successfully.

-Mark

 

That would be nice, thanks.

 

That would be nice, thanks.

 

I still can't locate the leak that I am getting on the left side of my
trunk. I had the gaskets changed in the taillights & still was getting
water in the trunk. I than took it to Honda & they insist it is getting
in from a tear that I have in the gasket that lines the trunk. I don't
think that is the problem.....any advice?/

 

Which model and year?

If it's a 1991-ish Accord, then I suggest you investigate the air
outflow valve as a possible cause. That was the source of the
leak in the lefthand side of the trunk in my car. I removed it
today, cleaned it up, and reinstalled it with lots of silicone
caulk. I plan to test it tomorrow after the silicone has had
24 hours to set.

-Mark

 

Mark,
I have a 1993 Honda Civic EX Four Door Sedan.....any suggestions
what to check??

 

Sorry, my Honda knowledge is limited to my 1991 Accord.

Having said that, the likely causes may be similar to the known
leak sources in the early-nineties Accord. In the latter case,
everyone seems to agree that the taillight gaskets are the most
likely culprit.

You mentioned that your leak is at a corner of the trunk.
Where is the air outflow valve? Look for a small grille in one
of the trunk side panels. If your leak is in that area then that is
a possible culprit.

Does the rear seat fold down and give you access to the trunk?
If so then I suggest you remove all the trim from the trunk.
Then have a friend spray water over the trunk area while you
poke your head into the trunk from the back seat. Use a flashlight
and look for the leak source. This is how I verified the leak at the
outflow valve.

Do you have a factory sunroof? The sunroof on my Accord has
drain tubes running down both sides of the car and exiting through
the trunk sides. This can also be a source of leaks.

Good luck!
-Mark

 

Yes I have a Factory Sunroof...where would I find the drain tubes? After
I brought the car to Honda & they did a check which included using a
hose over the trunk, they said the water was coming in through a tear in
the gasket that goes around the trunk....is that possible??

 

On my 1991 Accord the sunroof channel drains through a pair of clear
plastic tubes about 5/8" in diameter. They run down each side of the car,
behind the trunk side panels, and terminate at small exit pipes on each side
of the trunk. Both exit points were exposed when I removed the rear
bumper. The ventilation outflow valve and the sunroof drains on the Accord
are covered by the rear bumper wraparounds.

I assume that "the gasket that goes around the trunk" is the rubber seal.
But I still think your best bet is to remove the trunk upholstery, get
inside
the trunk with a flashlight, and have a buddy thoroughly water the back of
the car with a garden hose.

Pretend you're spelunking.

-Mark