SL/R230: Water intrusion
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Water intrusion
Has anyone had experience with water intrusion into the trunk from the antenna? Dealer is claiming this is why the TPMS control unit is out. Antenna is there but moves a bit according to them.
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2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
I got water in my trunk when the trunk mounted (3rd) brake light lens cracked. Apparently, the 15 year old lense didn’t like cold weather this winter. Replaced it with a Dorman aftermarket light (apparently better than a genuine light) and no more water. By the way, the seal on the Dorman lense seems much better than the factory seal on the broken light.