Water in Tailgate?

[DavidS]

Hi -  I've noticed that there is water in my off side tailgate (can hear it when you open/close the boot).  I'm guessing there must be a blocked drain but can't see one anywhere.  Has anyone else had this and is there a drain I can find to see if it's blocked.

 

[Steve Q]

You might find the rear washer hose has come loose.  You'll have to remove the tailgate trim to look. 

[DavidS]

@Steve Q -  Cheers,  never thought of that.

[Steve Q]

2 hours ago, DavidS said:

@Steve Q -  Cheers,  never thought of that.

Quite a common problem. Can cause the rear wiper motor to corrode too. 

[Cabrio]

Hi,

I've got water in the nearside of my tailgate and the light cluster on the tailgate is not working. The NS cluster on the body is still working fine.

Is it likely to be water getting into the tailgate cluster? So do I just change the cluster? And are the Lithuanian after market ones (Valeo) any good or is it better to get a used one?

Thanks in advance!

[Steve Q]

Try a genuine second hand one I'd say. Have you checked the rear wiper motor? 

[Cabrio]

Thanks for your reply Steve, will follow up on both points. :-)

[alpha omega]

i had a problem with my cluster it turned out to be the electrical plug/connector.try a bit of electrical spray and make sure it pushes home ok

[Cabrio]

Thanks for your tip Steve. I'll try that as well.