90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
12-27-2003 | 09:51 PM
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90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in the
trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
opened it just drains out into the trunk.
I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
opened it just drains out into the trunk.
I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
12-27-2003 | 11:02 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
Can you see the water in the taillight assembly by looking from the outside?
This is common in Hondas of this vintage.
Disassemble and replace the taillight assembly gaskets. Alternatively,
disassemble, wash off gaskets, let dry, and caulk with silicone.
The drawback to the silicone is that it's hard to clean off when you next need
to replace/clean the gaskets.
New gaskets can be purchased from various online sites.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
This is common in Hondas of this vintage.
Disassemble and replace the taillight assembly gaskets. Alternatively,
disassemble, wash off gaskets, let dry, and caulk with silicone.
The drawback to the silicone is that it's hard to clean off when you next need
to replace/clean the gaskets.
New gaskets can be purchased from various online sites.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
12-27-2003 | 11:02 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
Can you see the water in the taillight assembly by looking from the outside?
This is common in Hondas of this vintage.
Disassemble and replace the taillight assembly gaskets. Alternatively,
disassemble, wash off gaskets, let dry, and caulk with silicone.
The drawback to the silicone is that it's hard to clean off when you next need
to replace/clean the gaskets.
New gaskets can be purchased from various online sites.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
This is common in Hondas of this vintage.
Disassemble and replace the taillight assembly gaskets. Alternatively,
disassemble, wash off gaskets, let dry, and caulk with silicone.
The drawback to the silicone is that it's hard to clean off when you next need
to replace/clean the gaskets.
New gaskets can be purchased from various online sites.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
12-27-2003 | 11:02 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
Can you see the water in the taillight assembly by looking from the outside?
This is common in Hondas of this vintage.
Disassemble and replace the taillight assembly gaskets. Alternatively,
disassemble, wash off gaskets, let dry, and caulk with silicone.
The drawback to the silicone is that it's hard to clean off when you next need
to replace/clean the gaskets.
New gaskets can be purchased from various online sites.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
This is common in Hondas of this vintage.
Disassemble and replace the taillight assembly gaskets. Alternatively,
disassemble, wash off gaskets, let dry, and caulk with silicone.
The drawback to the silicone is that it's hard to clean off when you next need
to replace/clean the gaskets.
New gaskets can be purchased from various online sites.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
12-27-2003 | 11:02 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
Can you see the water in the taillight assembly by looking from the outside?
This is common in Hondas of this vintage.
Disassemble and replace the taillight assembly gaskets. Alternatively,
disassemble, wash off gaskets, let dry, and caulk with silicone.
The drawback to the silicone is that it's hard to clean off when you next need
to replace/clean the gaskets.
New gaskets can be purchased from various online sites.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
This is common in Hondas of this vintage.
Disassemble and replace the taillight assembly gaskets. Alternatively,
disassemble, wash off gaskets, let dry, and caulk with silicone.
The drawback to the silicone is that it's hard to clean off when you next need
to replace/clean the gaskets.
New gaskets can be purchased from various online sites.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
12-30-2003 | 01:55 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
>
>
are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:qyrHb.3369$d4.356@newsread1.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
>
>
12-30-2003 | 01:55 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:qyrHb.3369$d4.356@newsread1.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
>
>
are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:qyrHb.3369$d4.356@newsread1.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
>
>
12-30-2003 | 01:55 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:qyrHb.3369$d4.356@newsread1.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
>
>
are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:qyrHb.3369$d4.356@newsread1.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
>
>
12-30-2003 | 01:55 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:qyrHb.3369$d4.356@newsread1.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
>
>
are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
"John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:qyrHb.3369$d4.356@newsread1.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
the
> trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> opened it just drains out into the trunk.
>
> I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
>
>
12-30-2003 | 02:19 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
Bill, have you googled and seen the number of people with Hondas with this
problem who have fixed it themselves?
No problem if you yourself love dealers, but I think John might want to consider
that Google search before he heads off to the dealer.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
> are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
>
> "John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> > I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
> the
> > trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> > particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> > opened it just drains out into the trunk.
> >
> > I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
problem who have fixed it themselves?
No problem if you yourself love dealers, but I think John might want to consider
that Google search before he heads off to the dealer.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
> are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
>
> "John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> > I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
> the
> > trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> > particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> > opened it just drains out into the trunk.
> >
> > I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
12-30-2003 | 02:19 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
Bill, have you googled and seen the number of people with Hondas with this
problem who have fixed it themselves?
No problem if you yourself love dealers, but I think John might want to consider
that Google search before he heads off to the dealer.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
> are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
>
> "John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> > I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
> the
> > trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> > particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> > opened it just drains out into the trunk.
> >
> > I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
problem who have fixed it themselves?
No problem if you yourself love dealers, but I think John might want to consider
that Google search before he heads off to the dealer.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
> are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
>
> "John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> > I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
> the
> > trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> > particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> > opened it just drains out into the trunk.
> >
> > I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
12-30-2003 | 02:19 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
Bill, have you googled and seen the number of people with Hondas with this
problem who have fixed it themselves?
No problem if you yourself love dealers, but I think John might want to consider
that Google search before he heads off to the dealer.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
> are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
>
> "John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> > I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
> the
> > trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> > particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> > opened it just drains out into the trunk.
> >
> > I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
problem who have fixed it themselves?
No problem if you yourself love dealers, but I think John might want to consider
that Google search before he heads off to the dealer.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
> are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
>
> "John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> > I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
> the
> > trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> > particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> > opened it just drains out into the trunk.
> >
> > I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
12-30-2003 | 02:19 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
Bill, have you googled and seen the number of people with Hondas with this
problem who have fixed it themselves?
No problem if you yourself love dealers, but I think John might want to consider
that Google search before he heads off to the dealer.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
> are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
>
> "John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> > I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
> the
> > trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> > particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> > opened it just drains out into the trunk.
> >
> > I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
problem who have fixed it themselves?
No problem if you yourself love dealers, but I think John might want to consider
that Google search before he heads off to the dealer.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones who
> are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
>
> "John Irwin" <jgi@mindspring.com> wrote
> > I've bought a used 1990 Accord that has a fairly reliable water leak in
> the
> > trunk during rainstorms. It seems to come in via the taillights. One in
> > particular fills up almost like a fishbowl, and then when the trunk lid is
> > opened it just drains out into the trunk.
> >
> > I can't find the origin of this leak. Suggestions?
12-30-2003 | 03:14 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Bill, have you googled and seen the number of people with Hondas with this
> problem who have fixed it themselves?
He (or an imposter) has posted the same response to about 15 posts this
afternoon.
> "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> > You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones
who
> > are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.
12-30-2003 | 03:14 PM
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Re: 90 Accord Water in Trunk and Taillight
"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Bill, have you googled and seen the number of people with Hondas with this
> problem who have fixed it themselves?
He (or an imposter) has posted the same response to about 15 posts this
afternoon.
> "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> > You should take your car immediately to a dealer. They are the only ones
who
> > are experienced enough to be able to deal with this problem.