Chrysler Repair: Concorde 1998, chrysler concorde, toronto weather

Question
Dear Wil,

I’d like to ask two questions about some kind of mysterious things which happened to my car recently. Some suggestions I got from other mechanics were unsatisfying (some even laughed at me)… It’s all about Chrysler Concorde 1998, 2.7 L engine, 140 000 km, accident-free, Toronto weather:

1. Mystery with the trunk lock.
This happened twice within 2 months (periods of rain). In the morning when I opened and raised the trunk a thin jet of water came from the interior part of the trunk lock. Where did it come from? Through the keyhole? What can I do about it? As I wrote above, despite the periods of frequent and heavy rains this happened only twice.

2. Mystery with wipers.
Maybe every 5th or 6th time when I switch on my wipers they just make “click” and a very small movement (about 3-4 mm) and do not perform at all. When I turn them off and immediately turn on again, everything is totally fine. Should I worry about this? Is it a warning sign that smth should be done about them?


Many thanks in advance for your help. I wish you all the best!

Samantha  

Answer
I'm sorry I don't know how well I can answer these either.The water leak is something that would have to be looked at.Do you have a add on spoiler on the trunk?The water could be coming in from the area closest to the rear window and puddling until you open the trunk.The best you can do is run water over different spots and test it.Personally I cringe when I have to work on a water leak.

Sounds like your wiper motor is losing its ground and you may be replacing it soon.