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Anonymous Posted on Oct 04, 2009

Water leak into trunk

My 96 gtp with sunroof has water leaking in the trunk. cant figure out where it is coming from?? Trunk lid is well sealed. Back window is sealed. No rust anywhere. Could it be from the sunroof?

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Could be the drains but most likely from spoiler leaking past the seals or wheel wells rusted out or caulk from seams is it when you wash car or rain it rains check it out use a garden hose for water test

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