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Old 07-14-2023, 02:48 PM
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Hi - noticed when I wash the F-Type coupe, it drips water down the back end from the closed trunk lid for quite some time afterwards. If I open the trunk lid to dry out the sill then close it, when I close it there is a 'rush' of water that pours out of the trunk lid and down the back of the car. Is that "normal" or is there a blocked drain hole somewhere? It does seem to drain out the bottom of the trunk lid, but seems an odd design that it retains water inside the trunk lid itself?
 
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It does sound like an obstructed drain.
 
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Seems like not something others have seen so I will check out the drain holes! If anyone happens to know where they are, I'd love to see a diagram.
 
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I have noticed this, too. I think it’s just the result of a small, slow drain provision.
When I first got my car (with only 9K miles on it) I ran it through an automatic car wash. After the fans blew off most of the water, I pulled over and used their supplied microfiber cloths to wipe off the remaining drops. When I opened the trunk, I noticed that foamy water was clogged up in the drain.
I always wash by hand now, but still, the water drains slowly out and over the rear license plate. I use a hand blower, MF cloths and patience.
 

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