How to fix the most common water leak in the trunk or back of your car.

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I show you the most common source of water leaking in the back\trunk of your car and how to fix it simply and cheaply so it will never leak again.
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@nancy-gayrowland2488 2 года назад

I think you have shown a way to fix my trunk leak that no other professional has been able to identify or fix. Cannot wait to do this and end the mess. You are my savior!

@JustFixIt99 2 года назад

So glad to have helped :)

@joedog3977 4 года назад

IT WORKS!!! my car was leaking BAD in my trunk. followed the video and instructions and BAM! fixed. easy and simple. THANK U!

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

Glad to hear it

@joedog3977 4 года назад

this recently happened to me. opened my trunk and found a ocean in my spare tire compartment. I noticed it was soaking wet around my tail lights. so that was my first suspect. clicked your video and I can confirm now. thank u, u gave me some hope.

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

Glad to help. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe.

@akuiori 4 года назад

Mee too, 2015 nissan sentra. But it isnt a seal problem, they didnt even bother to put a rubber seal on the tail lights and the gap is about 1/8 in all the way around. That gap is sirectly in the water channeled feom the trunk

@jjf7521 3 года назад

Thank you!!!! No more soggy trunk booty. You’re a saint.

@Aidandur 3 года назад

RU-vid Heroes to the Rescue again !!!! Thanks so much. I couldn't find the leak, then I watched your video and it became completely clear. The carpet behind the left light was soaking wet. I'm off to the hardware store to get some silicon. Thanks again for saving me money.

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

Glad to help :) Be sure to like, share, and subscribe. It helps people like me to keep marking videos. Good luck with your repair.

@richardharp4398 Год назад

Soak the seal in white vinegar and it re-vitalizes the rubber and cleans it

@marybrown7203 4 года назад

Thank you. I'm going to try the trunk seal.

@DrPwnStar 3 месяца назад

This was so perfect that has to be it, the water is centered on the right side

@drivewaygarage1561 3 года назад

I just bought a 1997 Mercury cougar and while I was checking out the spare tire I noticed it was a little rusty and there's moisture in there, thanks for the video.

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

Glad to help

@jameskerherve7487 2 года назад

I’m glad I found this as I too have the leaky right taillight on my 1986 e23 L7. I bought a new factory gasket however I’m not so confident of the dry factory seal since the metal mating surface was gently damaged from a slight impact. I recently had all the carpet liner cleaned and dyed so I want to prevent anymore leaks. I will be doing this to my tail.

@juggy666 4 года назад

Great vid ty!

@superatech Год назад

Thank you, sir!

@denwilden2748 4 года назад

Thanks a lot, I will try with my old car

@c.9231 Год назад

Thank you so much!

@dab1463 3 года назад

Thank You!

@lydiam3161 2 года назад

Wow this is interesting. The carpet in the boot of my car is mouldy due to constantly being damp. I haven't been able to find the leak yet and never considered the taillights. I'll have to have a look.

@jeffdiedrich585 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip! my trunk seal is in good shape and I have been looking for this leak causing the car to stink for over a year! There is water under the carpet right forward of the tail lights.

@JustFixIt99 2 года назад

Glad to help :) Be sure to like and subscribe.

@FreedomofSpeech865 10 месяцев назад

It was driving me crazy trying to figure out the leak!

@JustFixIt99 10 месяцев назад

Hope I helped :)

@irfanrashid2114 3 года назад

Just what I needed. Thanks

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

Glad to help. Be sure to like and share :)

@tgor6143 Год назад

Thank you 🙏

@deborahmontgomery2812 4 года назад

Thank you much for this!

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

Glad to help, be sure to like, share, and subscribe!

@sigmaoctantis_nz 4 года назад

Funny enough, I had the same problem. Cost me a lot in rust repairs. Replaced my tail light and I think it has stopped the leaking.

@christinefraley3031 4 года назад

Thanks!

@jurnee-y 2 года назад

I got my right taillight replaced last year at Nissan because I kept having issues with the car loosing power and they said it was because of water in the taillights. Paid about $300 and never had the issue again but then i recently started to realize when I wash my car and open the trunk to get my rags out, there’s water on my trunk mat

@btrdangerdan2010 2 года назад

Thanks I'll try this on my 1989 Nissan Sentra.

@jdpaktaba1456 5 лет назад

Nice bro

@pboyle99 4 года назад

Thanks for this video. I have a Ford Fusion Hybrid and found water in the trunk with the carpet wet on the left side. I looked at the tail light seal and I could actually look right into the trunk. Not a good design for the gasket.

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

Glad to help :) be sure to like, share, and subscribe

@g-masfrontporch 4 года назад

Thank you I’m going to try this on my car.

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

Glad to help, good luck!

@lmllmll5242 4 месяца назад

Thanks a lot for this awesome video, you saved me tons of money, 😊

@JustFixIt99 4 месяца назад

Glad to help

@garyr7027 4 года назад

On my 02 Honda Accord the lens leaks fills the inside of taillight with water and drains out past the socket. But then when it does that the silver paint coating on the inside peals off and turns black. It's an easy fix unless you wanna repaint that coating, then the lens needs removing. This one here is easy to fix compared to mine.

@createanadventure3660 2 года назад

Thanks G

@chrisp.6056 Год назад

Thank you so much!!! I may be able to do this myself....I am a 68 yo female. wish me luck! Great video

@judyfroemming7756 Год назад

This is Judy I was born in 1954. I was wondering if a clear caulk around the whole tailight lwould help.

@JustFixIt99 Год назад

You would be best to remove the twilight and reseal it as I showed. Smearing it on the outside would likely be a temp fix at best, if it worked at all.

@dianepittsbritt6945 3 года назад

Thanks so much, I've been having a problem for years......😳

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

Glad to help :)

@SupermotoBuild 2 года назад

I’m subscribing just for this video!! Hahah

@JustFixIt99 2 года назад

Glad to have helped :)

@melanied.8889 Год назад

Thank you.

@JustFixIt99 Год назад

Glad to help

@ikramahnazir4668 Год назад

Great Video Sir, quick question, I i 2018 have Lincoln MKX could the water under the passenger sear and back sear also come from truck leak ? There's apparently no sign of water there either but the water is under the carpet only.

@JustFixIt99 Год назад

The water in the rear seat floor under my carpet came from the trunk. Another common spot that could be your leak is up under the dash. Often water drains plug and water Weill leak back in through the HVAC ducking. It will leak down under the carpet in the front and run to the back.

@ewuk4206 4 года назад

Nice👍

@abiduz-zaman4802 4 года назад

My e46 taillight had a puddle of water inside it and then after draining I seen the water risen up again after the rain and ended up inside the boot

@DLBlckwl 2 года назад

Good instructional video. My only question is, what about when it comes time to changing a light bulb? Does this hinder that in any way?

@JustFixIt99 2 года назад

That would depend on the design of your tail light. Most are changed from the inside without removing the light to do so. Obviously if you have to remove the light to change the bulbs you may not want to fix it this way.

@DLBlckwl 2 года назад

@@JustFixIt99 Oh. Well you're right then. It was appearing to me like your sealing of the unit prevented easy access to the bulbs. But you got me thinking more clearly now. I do access the bulbs from the inside without taking off the fixture. 🤦‍♂️ Thanks for the reply. 😄

@JustFixIt99 2 года назад

Glad to help.

@darrylfranz4015 3 года назад

Great Job. My 96 Acura is trying to become a cold tub. Thank you

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

Glad to help. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe :)

@ahyes589 2 года назад

My 09 Acura is doing the same exact thing lmao

@davidcover9591 4 года назад

Would you recommend this for the door jam seal? Water always seems to be getting past it on my e30

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

Probably wouldn’t help. The seal has probably shrunk and is no longer sealing the gap between the door and body. You probably have to replace the seal in your case.

@genagx 4 года назад

Awesome beemer

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

Thanks

@kenjarabek9901 5 лет назад

...still great videos...

@JustFixIt99 5 лет назад

Thanks Ken :)

@apparte462 4 года назад

Thank you so much, you saved my time and money. May God guide you to take right decisions in your life. you are the best body worker on entire youtube. Respect.

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

Glad to help, be sure to like, share, and subscribe :)

@dillanmistry 5 лет назад

I want the car just like this one

@overdriven77 4 года назад

Any known alternatives to that Lexel stuff??? I live in Bosnia so nobody's heard of that here. Is there anything similar being made in Europe? Thanks for the video, it really helps a lot. Now, I gotta make my 1991 Mazda waterproof lol....

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

Any high grade silicone should work. Alternatively acoustical sealant May work well, although it would be very messy. You want something that won’t fully harden.

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

Or, you could order some at the link in the description. It might take a little while to get to you, but it would work.

@ErikasASMR 3 года назад

Could this also be getting my back floormats wet? The trunk will be filled with water and rear floors wet :/

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

Absolutely it can, as my video showed water in the rear foot wells and rear seat area can easily come from this.

@silvana.ameandespeciallyyo6885 2 года назад

Hi Mr Fix it 99 . I will give this a go. Will any silicone do. I have clear silicone. Great video. Does it really work? I’ve had a leak in the trunk for years..🙉

@JustFixIt99 2 года назад

I’ve done this to several vehicles and not had leaks afterwords. Any silicone should be fine. I’d imagine exterior grade would probably be best.

@fauzanadiem6259 8 месяцев назад

Regarding the rear light rubber, does it have anything to do with the exhaust smell entering the cabin?

@JustFixIt99 8 месяцев назад

There are no absolutes in life, but I’ve never heard of bad tail light seals causing exhaust fumes to enter the cabin. That’s almost always caused by an exhaust leak somewhere in the system.

@jaywholoveseveryone1721 6 месяцев назад

Now, is that sealant easy to clean away in case I need to remove my taillight assembly again for any reason? Or will I have to fight with it? thanks

@JustFixIt99 6 месяцев назад

I would suspect not easy, but it shouldn’t be too hard either. Silicone should be able to be scrubbed off mechanically.

@jaywholoveseveryone1721 6 месяцев назад

@@JustFixIt99 ok. thanks

@akuma4u 4 года назад

If u silicone between the seal and body and them later on have to remove tail light for some reason, will it break the seal since its stuck onto the body?

@JustFixIt99 4 года назад

That would depend on the condition of the seal. If you slowly work it loose you should be ok. Besides, if it tears you can always silicone it back together.

4 года назад

is it an ae corolla?

@GLu-tb1pb 4 года назад

I replaced my seal but it didn't work... ugh

@ThePeterDislikeShow 2 года назад

Can you duct tape around the outside of the light as a quick fix?

@JustFixIt99 2 года назад

Try it and find out. It wouldn’t last long I wouldn’t imagine.

@khaistazwaangaming2111 3 года назад

I have HONDA CITY 2007 and my car trunk is always full of water ..rusted too ..please guide me what should i do?

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

I’d start by watching the video

@vorahstory8528 3 года назад

What happens if you want to change the light. Thank you

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

You just peel it off carefully .

@deltrian 6 месяцев назад

Hi, I tried this with my W201 Mercedes, but the problem persists. Is it possible to tighten the fasteners too tight when reinstalling the light?

@JustFixIt99 6 месяцев назад

I doubt it. I did this on a w123 once with success. I is it still leaking around the fixture for sure? Is the lens cracked maybe?

@deltrian 5 месяцев назад

@@JustFixIt99 yeah the lens is ok, I can see the water drip from the edge, so it's definitely creeping behind the seal

@susanmorgan7125 4 месяца назад

This is happening in my SUV tailgate that is leaking. Also when I go through car wash, I’m thinking it’s coming down through the window.

@danggwed5416 3 года назад

Lexel is permanent and will be hard to remove, is that cool?

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

Lexel is hard to remove. Regular clear silicone would be easier if you have taillights that you will need to take out in the future. Lexel is nice because it is permanent, and stays flexible. I have also used regular clear silicone with great success.

@sabrinalunn2970 5 лет назад

The water in my trunk isn't coming from the taillights it's coming from the corners cause it have little cracks I spray flex seal and the water stopped but now the flex seal is gone so that's another problem cause the water is back in my trunk from the heavy rain

@akuma4u 4 года назад

How did the flex seal disappear?

@rickspalding3047 3 года назад

my optima is five years old, never had a problem, trunk was soaked last week. before i came to this video i noticed a small gap between the tail light holder and the frame of the car. I ran water here and it does come through, thing is wasnt this gap always there? LOL,

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

My only guess is that the gasket shrunk.

@rickspalding3047 3 года назад

@@JustFixIt99 oh I found the leak, it was above the light, hairline crack in poor welding. Ridiculous, but its fixed

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

@@rickspalding3047 Thats irritating, but hey, at least you found it. I've literally gutted cars looking for leaks.

@matreyia Год назад

Nope.... I got new seals and also used weatherstrip seal gasket maker all around the seals and it still collects water in the spare tire well.... everything else inside the trunk is dry as a bone. No idea where it's coming from. New trunk seal, new light seals, new license plate seals, and gasket seal.

@dannnsss8034 Месяц назад

Have you tried replacing your car

@w.manders2817 3 года назад

use olive oil to lubricate the rubber!

@JustFixIt99 3 года назад

You can soak them in a petroleum based oil to make them swell and they will seal again. However that’s only a temporary fix.

@ravebrave8866 2 года назад

done that kolio.... (Y)

@cen7ury 2 месяца назад

I feel like hot glue would make a good alternative to the silicone.

@JustFixIt99 2 месяца назад

Hot glue gets pretty hard when it dries, and probably when cold. You really want something that stays flexible in a wide range of temperatures.

@cen7ury 2 месяца назад

@@JustFixIt99 Honestly, it doesn't get really get cold in the South Carolina low country...and I would also posit that not all hot glue is the same. The stuff that I use does remain remarkably flexible, especially in the ridiculous heat and humidity that we see for most of the year.

@ut561 2 года назад

good video but thumbs down only for the necessary intro

@Sueshe9 Год назад

Wow, you are super neato-torpedo! I bet you could fix anything!!! Thanks so much for your insight. The dealer only wanted 400$--but this video, priceless. I will not only subscribe to your JustFixIt99, but I'll make your ears burn from my endorsements. Warm regards!!

@JustFixIt99 Год назад

Lol, glad to help :)