[MadMax]

So I had to use the spare tire first time about 2 weeks ago. One thing I noted, there was a lot of water in the basin. I pulled the rubber plug just to see, and it seams as though it's not very stout...I hope it's just that plug in heavy rain that's allowing water to come back up through it. Anyway, I was taking the car to the body shop this morning, (Side swiped) and check the tire since they would likely need it while the wheel is out being repaired and lookie there, more water. I was meticulous to dry it out the last time, and was in some good rain driving the other day.


Anyone else with this problem? I hate to take it in for a whole day if it's just a bad drain plug...

 

[Yooshaw]

Yeah I need to look closer. I noticed some light, and I mean light, surface rust around the spare a couple of days ago. We just had a good rainstorm Saturday and drove in it - time for a look tonight.

 

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Hasn't this been an issue with some other members? Maybe I'm getting confused with another KIA platform but I remember reading somewhere about issues with the trunk seals

 

[Yooshaw]

Hasn't this been an issue with some other members? Maybe I'm getting confused with another KIA platform but I remember reading somewhere about issues with the trunk seals

I don't think so, first time I can remember this topic being brought up here.

 

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I don't think so, first time I can remember this topic being brought up here.

Just checked, it was the Forte

I've also seen it happen in the Gen coupe too, hope this is an isolated issue and isnt making it's way over to you guys in the Cadenza!

 

[sh30469]

We've been having quite a bit of rain as of late that I've been driving through. I will have to look at mine as well.

 

[Scynthyace]

I sometimes have a musty smell in the trunk, and slightly damp carpet in the trunk. No standing water, but now I'm worried.

 

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I sometimes have a musty smell in the trunk, and slightly damp carpet in the trunk. No standing water, but now I'm worried.

Yeah, you want that to be sealed tight. If there is even a little moisture getting through that's not good!

 

[Yooshaw]

Well, checked mine last night and the two rubber stoppers look good. I don't think any moisture is getting through. I do have a couple of spots of surface rust, but very superficial. I'll just keep an eye on it. Some pics:

Why are there rubber stoppers anyway, wouldn't a solid piece be better?

 

[sh30469]

I thought those rubber stoppers were to drain any water that may get in there. Either that or bail it out and then use towels to soak the rest out.

 

[MadMax]

****, I don't know how I missed the second stopper...when I get the car back I'll have to check that one on the passenger side. I only saw the one closer to the rear on the drivers side, the opening was so big I didn't figure it needed a second drain hole!!!

 

[Yooshaw]

I thought those rubber stoppers were to drain any water that may get in there. Either that or bail it out and then use towels to soak the rest out.

Seems a little unnecessary though. Can't remember a time where I was carrying an open container of liquid in the trunk - don't think I'd do that anyway because I wouldn't want it to spill.


Seems like it's be better to be sealed.

 

[Scynthyace]

In those pictures, if you look closely you can see marks from where you had standing water at one point.

I think this is an issue that the preferred line needs to be made aware of. I will check for water marks tonight.

 

[Yooshaw]

In those pictures, if you look closely you can see marks from where you had standing water at one point.

I think this is an issue that the preferred line needs to be made aware of. I will check for water marks tonight.

Hmm, I'm not seeing it. Care to elaborate where you see it?

 

[MadMax]

Hmm, I'm not seeing it. Care to elaborate where you see it?

In this picture of yours, center just to the right of the carpet and inch or so, you can see a line. I think that's what he's referring to, and I would also think it signifies a water stain perhaps. Mine had plenty of water in it, was a little brown not sure if it was rust or just mold. Had a bag full of shop towels down there, they were soaked. I used the remaining try part to clean up the rest. It didn't smell, but then I just cleaned it and went about by business. Figured I'd wait for it to come back before really investigating.


But yeah, I think you've had the issue here too at some point.

 

[djbroak]

So I was away on a conference trip, and my car sat at the hotel all weekend. It did rain a little on Friday, and when I checked the area Saturday morning, there was a small puddle of water in the wheel well. I dropped it off this morning at the service dept to have it looked at, so will update everything once I hear from them.

 

[J. Dub]

Is this a common thing? @djbroak did they fix it?