Spare-Wheel-Well Puddle : Where is the leak coming from (with Pics)?

[Rhauri]

Hey chaps,

Had a puncture today, so obviously ventured into the boot for the spare wheel. (Couldn't find the cap-key though... limped home for 10 miles and then found the key under the passenger seat, tried to change tire and the scissor jack broke! Not a good morning).

Anyways, when I took the wheel out, there was literally a puddle in the wheel well.

I've read of people on here experiencing the same and covering up something, which then solved the problem - I was wondering what that something was?

Some pics of my boot if it may help spot the trouble area:

My first sight was these drain-holes, but then I thought are these drain holes and would blocking these up would just be asking for trouble?:

Thanks for your help in advance folks.

Rhauri

 

[ShaunL]

Check the black plastic grommets on your second pic - to the inside of the rear lamps. these become loose and can let water in. Try pouring water down the channels and see if it drips in from behind.

 

[Djw John]

Exactly what Shaun says, next thing to check is around the lights

 

[Rhauri]

Great, thanks guys, I'll check that out.

 

[John Gordon]

My grommets would rattle and spin in their place so whipped them out and ran some glue around them. popped them back in and so far my car is drying out.

 

[scotty10]

its amazing how much water comes in through them