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Bigcros · 11-12-2015, 04:53 PM

The other night I was putting groceries in the trunk of my 2012, and noticed the right side of the trunk is quite wet. This was after it had rained all day. This leads me to believe that there's a leak where rainwater (or car wash water, etc.) can make its way into my car.

Also, one of the sides of my subwoofer box sits near the front of the trunk (where the water has been getting in) since it is not bolted securely down. I felt of the fabric on the box, and sure enough, it is wet as well.

Now, I have noticed an odd smell when getting into my car after it has been sitting for awhile. The smell has gotten progressively worse, it seems. I have had trouble finding the root of the smell since I keep it pretty clean and never have food or drink in the car (besides water).

I see a white, hairy looking substance (pic included) on the fabric of the subwoofer box, and it appears to be growing in size. I am concerned that the constant moisture in the trunk and lack of ventilation has contributed to potential mildew (or mold) growth. Can anyone who is familiar with fungi confirm whether or not the substance in the picture is mildew (or mold)?

I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with their trunk having a leak.

Mildew/Mold picture -> http://imgur.com/BiOxosk

SMRBAD06 · 11-12-2015, 05:03 PM

there are two small drain hoses that are located on the top of the trunk near the far rear (in top corners). They drain water I believe from the sunroof. On my 2011, they were just pushed into the drain holes but would come out over time. Mine would also get wet. Once I found this, and kept the hoses in the drain holes, problem solved.

SMRBAD06 · 11-12-2015, 05:06 PM

ensure that the hoses are securely into the drains and then completely air out the trunk. use a fan. I'd lift the carpet and use a bleach solution on any interior trunk (metal) areas that are affected. Bleach will kill the mildew issue. Carpet cleaner and fully dry the carpet.

Bigcros · 11-12-2015, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the heads-up, I will check those when I get home. Do you have any idea about the potential mildew in the picture? Might explain the odd smell in my car...

EDIT: I didn't see your other reply, thanks for the advice! I will do that.

Snoman · 11-12-2015, 05:17 PM

Perform surgery, a good installer might be able to repair it but it has to have the panel and carpet replaced. Potential health hazard as well, remove it asap.

christianchevell · 11-12-2015, 05:24 PM

Its just some common white mold and some molds do smell.... Black mold when dried out like the kind in a wet old houses wall is the kind to really avoid .....but only in so much as you do not ever want to breathe in the dried dust of the black mold. If you use bleach it only takes a capful to a gallon of water to disinfect but you would have to watch out for discoloration so I would rather use any other non bleach cleaner..... Then dab dry with pushing and rubbing dry towels onto the fabric of the carpet/ vacuum and the box and keeping the seat down in back to let heat in the trunk until the wetness goes away. Good luck. Fabreeze may help yah too....lol

Bigcros · 11-12-2015, 05:28 PM

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Its just some common white mold and some molds do smell....

Yeah I think Snoman is blowing it out of proportion a bit. Thanks for the tips; I am tired of the wet trunk haha.

tomlink · 11-12-2015, 06:08 PM

Pull it out. Clean it. Maybe bleach it. Let it dry outside the car for a few days.

Muscle Car Lover · 11-12-2015, 06:24 PM

My 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Daytona 500 Pace Car would leak from the sunroof drains right onto the passenger side floor, it was so annoying.

Check those lines, clean it up, you should be fine.

Homeless Man · 11-12-2015, 06:42 PM

Can someone take a picture of the sunroof drain hoses?

MrChrisLS3 · 11-12-2015, 07:21 PM

I had a leak a week ago. It rained steadily for a couple days. Discovered the cord for trunk release got pinched in the weather strip. No mildew though.

The fabric on the box is probably not resistant to mildew. So, yeah, it's probably the issue.

paul84043 · 11-12-2015, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Can someone take a picture of the sunroof drain hoses?

Please?

camguynj · 11-12-2015, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Can someone take a picture of the sunroof drain hoses?

See pics in this post http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335736

Sandman1969 · 11-12-2015, 09:14 PM

So do they come lose in the trunk? They are under the carpet correct? Also, the water that goes down each side of the trunk on the top sides of the openings, I am guessing there is a tube there as well to drain to the ground as well? Or else that area would fill up

11-12-2015, 04:53 PM	#1
Bigcros Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 112 View My Garage	Trunk Leak? The other night I was putting groceries in the trunk of my 2012, and noticed the right side of the trunk is quite wet. This was after it had rained all day. This leads me to believe that there's a leak where rainwater (or car wash water, etc.) can make its way into my car. Also, one of the sides of my subwoofer box sits near the front of the trunk (where the water has been getting in) since it is not bolted securely down. I felt of the fabric on the box, and sure enough, it is wet as well. Now, I have noticed an odd smell when getting into my car after it has been sitting for awhile. The smell has gotten progressively worse, it seems. I have had trouble finding the root of the smell since I keep it pretty clean and never have food or drink in the car (besides water). I see a white, hairy looking substance (pic included) on the fabric of the subwoofer box, and it appears to be growing in size. I am concerned that the constant moisture in the trunk and lack of ventilation has contributed to potential mildew (or mold) growth. Can anyone who is familiar with fungi confirm whether or not the substance in the picture is mildew (or mold)? I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with their trunk having a leak. Mildew/Mold picture -> http://imgur.com/BiOxosk __________________ Current Mods: CAI Cold Air Intake; SLP Loudmouth II; Billet Grille; 20% Tint; Ambient Footwell Lighting Future Mods: Supercharger or Twin Snails; Stage 2 Cam; Lowering Springs; Sport Suspension; 21" Vossen CV3's; Blacked out taillights/side markers/reverse lights/fog lights/turn signals; Switchback LED turn signals; Fog light Halo's; Afterburner Taillights; Underbody Lights

11-12-2015, 05:03 PM	#2
SMRBAD06 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS w/ RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 41 View My Garage	there are two small drain hoses that are located on the top of the trunk near the far rear (in top corners). They drain water I believe from the sunroof. On my 2011, they were just pushed into the drain holes but would come out over time. Mine would also get wet. Once I found this, and kept the hoses in the drain holes, problem solved. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ctureid=139315

11-12-2015, 05:06 PM	#3
SMRBAD06 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS w/ RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 41 View My Garage	ensure that the hoses are securely into the drains and then completely air out the trunk. use a fan. I'd lift the carpet and use a bleach solution on any interior trunk (metal) areas that are affected. Bleach will kill the mildew issue. Carpet cleaner and fully dry the carpet. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ctureid=139315

11-12-2015, 05:08 PM	#4
Bigcros Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 112 View My Garage	Thanks for the heads-up, I will check those when I get home. Do you have any idea about the potential mildew in the picture? Might explain the odd smell in my car... EDIT: I didn't see your other reply, thanks for the advice! I will do that. __________________ Current Mods: CAI Cold Air Intake; SLP Loudmouth II; Billet Grille; 20% Tint; Ambient Footwell Lighting Future Mods: Supercharger or Twin Snails; Stage 2 Cam; Lowering Springs; Sport Suspension; 21" Vossen CV3's; Blacked out taillights/side markers/reverse lights/fog lights/turn signals; Switchback LED turn signals; Fog light Halo's; Afterburner Taillights; Underbody Lights

11-12-2015, 05:24 PM	#6
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Its just some common white mold and some molds do smell.... Black mold when dried out like the kind in a wet old houses wall is the kind to really avoid .....but only in so much as you do not ever want to breathe in the dried dust of the black mold. If you use bleach it only takes a capful to a gallon of water to disinfect but you would have to watch out for discoloration so I would rather use any other non bleach cleaner..... Then dab dry with pushing and rubbing dry towels onto the fabric of the carpet/ vacuum and the box and keeping the seat down in back to let heat in the trunk until the wetness goes away. Good luck. Fabreeze may help yah too....lol __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

11-12-2015, 05:17 PM	#5
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	Perform surgery, a good installer might be able to repair it but it has to have the panel and carpet replaced. Potential health hazard as well, remove it asap.

11-12-2015, 06:08 PM	#8
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	Pull it out. Clean it. Maybe bleach it. Let it dry outside the car for a few days.

11-12-2015, 06:24 PM	#9
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	My 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Daytona 500 Pace Car would leak from the sunroof drains right onto the passenger side floor, it was so annoying. Check those lines, clean it up, you should be fine. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

11-12-2015, 06:42 PM	#10
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Can someone take a picture of the sunroof drain hoses? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

11-12-2015, 07:21 PM	#11
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	I had a leak a week ago. It rained steadily for a couple days. Discovered the cord for trunk release got pinched in the weather strip. No mildew though. The fabric on the box is probably not resistant to mildew. So, yeah, it's probably the issue.

11-12-2015, 09:14 PM	#14
Sandman1969 Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 457 View My Garage	So do they come lose in the trunk? They are under the carpet correct? Also, the water that goes down each side of the trunk on the top sides of the openings, I am guessing there is a tube there as well to drain to the ground as well? Or else that area would fill up __________________ 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline