98 Hatchback tail light leak

[Stephanie]

Hello so i have a couple leaks in my tail lights, i have posted pictures of the leaks, (found them by using a hose over the tail lights) I know the gaskets need to be replaced (im already on that) but there is leaks coming from the outer most side of the lights ( where the silicone is, from previous owner) and from the vent below the tail light, those leak alot as well.



Passenger side


Passenger side (this is where the sides leak below the light





Driver side, the vent is leaking alot and so is the side of it is (far right circle)


Driver side light

 

[civteck]

Looks like the seam sealer failed.. peel it off, sand, clean, put a new bead of seam sealer, prime or paint over.. dont look too bad. Do you have a sunroof?

Sent from my boujea ass phone

 

[Stephanie]

ok and no i do not have a sun roof these models dont come with one

 

[Mr.Baker]

Looks like the seam sealer failed..

Very common issue with these. As time goes on, the sealer dries out.
Look along the top of the inner rear hatch, I can't recall if there is a bead of seal there as well, which will also fail and let water run in.