Wet Trunk

[Bentoni]

I am having a problem with water leaking into the trunk of my '02 IS300. After a rain I find water on the trunk's floor mat, and pooled inside the black plastic covers on the trunk lid hinges. (when I open the lid the water runs out onto the trunk floor) When I first discovered the problem I found water pooled in the wells at the far right and left of the trunk below the pressure vents. I drained this water, which has not returned, but still a small amount of water is getting in from somewhere. I cannot feel any moisture on any of the upper surfaces that would suggest a source. I'm mystified, and it's driving me nuts. Does anyone have a suggestion?

[jjewell]

I am having a problem with water leaking into the trunk of my '02 IS300. After a rain I find water on the trunk's floor mat, and pooled inside the black plastic covers on the trunk lid hinges. (when I open the lid the water runs out onto the trunk floor) When I first discovered the problem I found water pooled in the wells at the far right and left of the trunk below the pressure vents. I drained this water, which has not returned, but still a small amount of water is getting in from somewhere. I cannot feel any moisture on any of the upper surfaces that would suggest a source. I'm mystified, and it's driving me nuts. Does anyone have a suggestion?

I had the same problem with my 91 ES250. One of the deck hinges was not drawing down that side tight enough. Replaced the hinge and adjusted alignments. I then wiped off the rubber seal & where it contacts the deck. Then I spread talcum powder (any light powder would do I guess) along the top of the seal surface liberally. Closed the trunk & reopened. The contact point on the deck will show from the powder transfer.

[LEXUSMASTER]

Do you know if the car has ever been hit in the rear. My friend had the issue with a body seam in the rear crack after a light hit in the rear bumper. He also went thru multiple visits to the dealer before they found it and althought it was not a warranty repair they helped him out with it

[Bentoni]

Do you know if the car has ever been hit in the rear. My friend had the issue with a body seam in the rear crack after a light hit in the rear bumper. He also went thru multiple visits to the dealer before they found it and althought it was not a warranty repair they helped him out with it

Aha! This may be it. I backed into a ditch that resulted in some extremely minor damage (I didn't bother to repair it) I will hunt for a leak in the rear end, but in the meantime, if you know more specific details that I might look for, that might help me. Thanks for the clue.