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Chrysler Sebring Water Leaks

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#24 of 169 Re: Help Chrysler Sebring Convertible [lady5] by dreamangel

Apr 16, 2005 (1:28 pm)

Replying to: lady5 (Apr 13, 2005 7:00 pm)
I have had the same leaking problem as you described. I own a 2004 Sebring convertible purchased at the end of August last year and garage kept during the winter months. Not too much use there. I saw a little dampness in the October timeframe but thought that may have been from not having the top secure enough so brushed it off. However we hada storm the other day that I drove through and had leakage on both passenger and driver side. Took it to the dealer as I noticed the rear windows when they were down while the top was up did NOT look like they did in my 2001 Sebring ocnvertible. The rear windows in the 2001 were flush with the front windows. In the 2004 they are bending inward. Apparently, this was an intentional design change as we looked at one on the lot and I was quite disappointed as I could not see the benefit in that.
 
I have not had the other problems but would be interested in any answers you receive on the leaking.

#25 of 169 Speakers apparently shorted out by water by mar4

Jul 14, 2005 (7:04 am)

The water on the floorboards and in the body of my car apparently shorted out my speakers for good. Under the passenger seat is a black rectangular box of wires that apparently controls the speakers (Infiniti brand; I'm not sure if they were installed by the manufacturer or by a previous owner). Does anyone know how to fix the speakers, maybe by replacing a fuse?
By the way, I figured out how to unclog the small drain holes under the car; thanks for the advice. So hopefully the waterlogging won't continue.
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#27 of 169 Leaking by sara37

Aug 29, 2005 (9:12 am)

Replying to: mar4 (Jul 14, 2005 7:04 am)
I own a 1998 sebring conv. I have little problems with the roof leaking, but we just had a heavy rain and the drivers side front and back floors are both soaked. The seats were not wet at all. I just purchased this car about a week ago. Any suggestions??

#28 of 169 Re: Leaking [sara37] by rlgore

Oct 05, 2005 (10:56 pm)

Replying to: sara37 (Aug 29, 2005 9:12 am)
I had the same problem with my wife's 1998 Sebring conv, tried cleaning out the drain holes (located in front of rear tires near bottom of wheelwell area) to no avail. Co-worker with 1996 Sebring conv told me to look for the rubber plugs near this same area and pull them out. Says he's had them out for several years and never had a wet floor problem. Sure enough, after a good rain, I watched the wife as she drove up the street leaving two nice water trails behind the car! And no more water sloshing around in the back end either. Another hint was to avoid parking the car with the nose down, if possible. Hope this helps!

#29 of 169 Re: Leaking [rlgore] by kmartin3

Oct 20, 2005 (1:28 pm)

Replying to: rlgore (Oct 05, 2005 10:56 pm)
Does anyone know how to go about removing the rear seat on a 98 Sebring Convertible? One of the rear shoulder belts won't retract all the way and I need to remove the seat to check out the belt recoil. Any help would be great! Thanks.

#30 of 169 Re: Leaking [sara37] by dannyrayscott

Nov 22, 2005 (1:06 pm)

Replying to: sara37 (Aug 29, 2005 9:12 am)
I also have a 98 with wet floor on driver side. I mean 1/4" of water. Went to local dealer and he had the answer. Under the doors between front and rear tires there are about 5 drain slots where the sheet metal meets. Take a small wire and clean and rinse these out. I have had no more problems. Good Luck

#31 of 169 Re: common problems on sebring convertibles [davyd60] by kerie

Oct 09, 2005 (5:10 pm)

I am searching for a solution to the standing water problem. After our recent rain of 7.5 inches, I ended up with 3 inches of water inside the car on the passenger side. After draining it out with a shop vac, I started driving down the road. That's when I started hearing more water sloshing around. Seems it comes in around the rear window. Does anyone have an answer as to how to stop more water from seeping in? I'm afraid to take the car to the car wash because of this problem. HELP!

#32 of 169 Re: common problems on sebring convertibles [kerie] by davyd60

Oct 10, 2005 (4:30 pm)

Replying to: kerie (Oct 09, 2005 5:10 pm)
I think I solved the water problem by reading post #253. Someone suggested using a paperclip instead of a screwdriver. I used a paper clip along the passenger side and sure enough the water came pouring out.
 
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#33 of 169 Re: common problems on sebring convertibles [kerie] by steve309

Oct 19, 2005 (8:09 pm)

Replying to: kerie (Oct 09, 2005 5:10 pm)
Check for a clog in the passenger side windshield channel. I have heard if that clogs the water can back up into the car from the top channel.

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