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What could be the possible cause of water ingress into the spare wheel well of a Jaguar X-Type estate?

Asked on 7 November 2011 by bowden-green

Answered by Honest John
Failure of the cabin vent flaps that let stale air out of the car, but are situated low down behind the sides of the rear bumper.

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