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1999 Chrysler LHS Base 4dr Sedan

1999 Chrysler LHS
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Large
18 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy
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March 31, 2012, 9:20 am

AutomotiveForums M
 

Question: What are the vents in the trunk for?

There are two vents in the trunk, under the carpet and below the tail lights. I have been getting water in the trunk through them although I replaced one and it is fixed but the other one is still letting water in. Question is can I safely seal the one off?


April 3, 2012, 8:28 pm

Richard W
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The hole are for breathing. The trunk need to beath. The hole should have a check valve in the. If not then I would go to the dealer and buy the right ones.


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April 4, 2012, 9:43 pm

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It does have a rectangular vent that has two flaps on it. Not sure if that is what you mean by a check valve? I replaced both from a salvage yard. I am not sure a dealer would carry one for this year car. Thank you for the reply.


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