water in boot

[zahid123]

i have a problem with my audi a4 51 plate 1.9tdi for some strange reason i have water in my boot just where the spare tire sits any idea as where this is cumming from? thanx.

[eliot]

Dont know - but I was looking at used A4's the other week and noticed that one of them also had a small aquarium in the boot also.

[BigAustin]

usually caused by the foam seal failing on the rear lamps, common to VW as well as Audi.

I have seen a Passat in our workshop have a new lamp fitted and still leak, bad design.
Take lights off then use a non-setting sealer or PU sealer on the foam seal. then refix.

You shouldn`t have the problem again.

[zahid123]

hi mate thanks for the advise, i have taken both lights out and had a good look around the lights all seem well, also put the lights back on and tighten them well but the problem is still there, would it help if i got new rear lights? thanks

[Defcon5]

Check the tubing that goes to your rear windscreen washer

[HighlandBling]

Defcon5 said:

Check the tubing that goes to your rear windscreen washer

My suggestion also, these are a push fitting, if you use screenwash it should smell of this pretty strongly. From memory its a few torque screws and some clips to get the lining off, not it is a pain to get back on correctly, but do spend the time as it will rattle if you dont ensure its clipped correctly. The back lining of the boot should be wet if that's the case, I am speaking of the avant in this case.

The tape around the light clusters should still be tacky, if its dried and cracked then this could well be the source. Take it all off and apply new, dealership sells this in rolls, its a 3m product i believe.

[zahid123]

these audi a4 saloons do not have reav wiper or washers