General Fit Modifications Discussion
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Water leak

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-17-2006 | 08:12 AM
stradbally's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 6
From: Shropshire, U.K.
Water leak

I posted a thread sometime ago about water leaking into the boot/trunk. The obvious suspect was the tailgate rubber seal, however mine was alright and what appeared to be the route of the water into the spare wheel well wasn't consistent with the rubber seal being the fault. I went to my local Honda dealer and enquired what the problem might be. They told me that they had had a small number of Jazz's with this problem. He showed me a Jazz in the showroom and pointed out the sealing between the body panels around where the boot seal is mounted and said the tailgate would need removing the joints on the panels resealing, new paint plus checking the seals on the rear lamps at a cost of £350-£400.
Although my Jazz was out of warranty I contacted Honda UK explained the problem and they said they would foot the bill which they did, no arguments/tantrums. I now have a waterproof Jazz.
 
  #2  
Old 05-17-2006 | 08:51 AM
willmax11's Avatar
Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 347
From: Manitoba Canada
5 Year Member
Thanks for the update and your getting it fixed for free. It is an area that one would seldom look in. I have already sealed the top of my taillights and other areas open to the outside elements.
I also filled in the large rust collectors in front of the rear wheel well.
 
  #3  
Old 05-18-2006 | 05:13 AM
stradbally's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 6
From: Shropshire, U.K.
On the subject of rust check out the top of the rear doors where the rubber seal sits, I've seen rust breaking through the paint on a couple of Jazz's there.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
feenster
Fit DIY: Repair & Maintenance
20
08-14-2010 11:45 AM
ststephens97
1st Generation (GD 01-08)
1
02-04-2010 04:03 PM
stradbally
Fit DIY: Repair & Maintenance
11
01-31-2009 12:42 PM



Quick Reply: Water leak



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:35 PM.