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Are there drain plugs in trunk?

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Old 10-22-09, 11:29 PM
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In my haste, I forgot a bag of ice in my trunk overnight. When I pulled it out the next morning, a small portion of it had melted and the carpet was damp. I pulled off the mat, the pad, the foam with jack, and the spare. There was a half inch of water pooled up at the bottom of the bay that holds the spare. I noticed three black plugs toward the back and pulled one out. Shined a flashlight through it and it appeared to go into a black hole. Some water dripped down into this hole, but nothing appeared wet on the pavement after. Did I just send water to a place I shouldn't have? Maybe the mystery water falls out when you drive? (The rest of the pooled water I wiped up with a towel.)
Old 10-23-09, 02:10 AM
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I doubt it. Try using a siphon you can buy at kragen or any auto parts store.
Old 10-23-09, 04:05 AM
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It looks like there are. Take a look at Windex's trunk.

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There absolutely are drain plugs its easiest to get them out by pushing up from under the car.
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Yep, those are the plugs I was referring to. Just that no water appeared on the ground after I did a little draining.
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