Where is the drainage pipe located in the trunk of the Volkswagen Magotan B7?
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The drainage hole in the trunk of the Volkswagen Magotan B7 is located beneath the spare tire in the trunk, which is the lowest level of the trunk. Blockage of the trunk drainage hole: The most prone to blockage are the drainage holes of the sunroof and the engine compartment. The engine compartment drainage hole is located near the air conditioning intake, where bacteria can easily grow, affecting the air quality of the air conditioning system. The sunroof typically has multiple drainage holes, each connected to a drainage hose, which can be seen by opening the sunroof. Car drainage holes: There are many hidden drainage holes in a car, generally located in the engine compartment, sunroof, fuel tank cap, and below the door panels. The functionality of these drainage holes greatly impacts the car's usability.
Last time I went to fix the water leakage in my Magotan B7's trunk, it took me quite a while to locate the drainage pipe. It's quite hidden, near the spare tire well under the trunk mat. After lifting the floor panel and seeing the spare tire, pay attention to the edges of the spare tire recess—there's a circular drainage outlet on each side with a plastic pipe connected to it. This pipe plays a crucial role, as it drains water during rain or car washes. However, its position is too far inside, so I had to remove the entire spare tire to get a clear view during my inspection. I recommend cleaning the pipe opening every six months; a cotton swab will do the trick to prevent it from getting clogged with leaves and causing odors like mine did. Remember not to pile up items in the trunk that might block the drainage outlets—keeping them clear is essential.
I've been running an auto repair shop for over a decade and often encounter water accumulation issues in the trunk of Volkswagen Magotan B7 models. The drainage pipes are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the spare tire well beneath the trunk floor panel. After lifting the carpet layer, you can see approximately 2cm diameter black rubber tubes at the lowest point of the spare tire recess - these are the drainage outlets. Many owners can't locate them because they're blocked by the spare tire, so I recommend removing the spare tire first for inspection. Once while helping a customer clear a drainage pipe, I found small stones stuck inside causing rainwater to backflow into the cabin. For routine maintenance, simply use compressed air to blow through the pipes quarterly, which is much easier than waiting until they're clogged to repair.
I remember last year during the rainy season, my Magotan B7's trunk inexplicably accumulated water, and it turned out to be a clogged drainage pipe. The location is at the corners of the spare tire well, where black rubber tubes connect to the underside of the car. It's best to clean it on a sunny day—first empty the trunk, remove the mat and spare tire, and you can see the pipe openings when you crouch down. I used a bicycle brake cable as a cleaning tool and slowly removed a lot of sediment. Later, I learned my lesson—now every month when I wash the car, I ask the technician to use a high-pressure air gun to blow out the pipe openings. Just three minutes can prevent clogging issues.
