Potential design flaw with factory rear suspension? (WATER in boot area)

[civicdrivr]

Good to know that we're supposed to have those grommets above the strut. My car doesn't have them either.

Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2

[OrbitalEllipses]

I assume that'll have to be checked on after they do PDI just to make sure they did it.

[cto424]

Originally Posted by whataboutbob

Just got back from the dealer who found the plugs for the holes in the trunk above the struts.

Here's photos of the grommet in place, and the bag that it came in with the part numbers.

pics don't work for me. could you type in the part number?

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by cto424

pics don't work for me. could you type in the part number?

I don't see anything either...

[whataboutbob]

Originally Posted by cto424

pics don't work for me. could you type in the part number?

PLUG D40
SU003-03038

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by ft86Fan

We should really set up a poll and see which dealer actually bothered to perform the PDI

Mine did

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Cheddar

My exit interview dealer person told me they didn't need to install them since it is a Florida car and we don't salt the streets....

I told them,
what about water and dirt?
what if I ever sell the car to someone in the north?

Ohh service is closed already sir.

Thats fine ill do it myself without a lift.

"pop" "pop"

There all done in under 30 secs. Was that so hard for the tech to do during the PDI?

she was left speech less lol

I guess it doesn't rain down here either right? And we'd never get enough of a storm surge to get saltwater in either right?

You should have asked her. That's the worst excuse ever just trying to avoid blame. I would avoid that dealership from now on.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by whataboutbob

PLUG D40
SU003-03038

Nice, I'll check mine and get it fixed if they aren't there.

[ft86Fan]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Mine did

Yes, rub it in

[cto424]

Originally Posted by whataboutbob

PLUG D40
SU003-03038

thanks.

could you possibly try and get the pics working? host on different pic sharing service?

[Foobar]

Originally Posted by cto424

thanks.

could you possibly try and get the pics working? host on different pic sharing service?

Pictures work - try copying the URL into your browser first, I think there might be a digital certificate issue and your browser may be preventing you from seeing it unless you input it directly.

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by Foobar

Pictures work - try copying the URL into your browser first, I think there might be a digital certificate issue and your browser may be preventing you from seeing it unless you input it directly.

Yep. I get an SSL warning in Chrome. I saw the pics without an issue on my phone. Just go to these links directly:

https://www.whataboutbob.org/downloa...-44-41_548.jpg

https://www.whataboutbob.org/downloa...1-43-45_82.jpg

[fsevofq400]

This thread should be made sticky so everyone can know.
I see that happening a lot if someone is not careful...

[Marrk]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Yep. I get an SSL warning in Chrome. I saw the pics without an issue on my phone. Just go to these links directly:

https://www.whataboutbob.org/downloa...-44-41_548.jpg

https://www.whataboutbob.org/downloa...1-43-45_82.jpg

I have read through this entire thread.

1) Are the plugs in this post the solution to the OP's problem?

2) Do the plugs in this post only work with OEM or non-adjusting shocks?

3) With regard to the tow holes on the bottom of the car: A grommet is not a plug, so how does a grommet keep dirt and water out?