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Re: Leaking [sara37]
by rlgore
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Oct 05, 2005 (9:56 pm)
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Replying to: sara37 (Aug 29, 2005 8:12 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!
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Re: Leaking [rlgore]
by kmartin3
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Oct 20, 2005 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: rlgore (Oct 05, 2005 9:56 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.
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Re: Leaking [sara37]
by dannyrayscott
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Nov 22, 2005 (12:06 pm)
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Replying to: sara37 (Aug 29, 2005 8:12 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
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Re: common problems on sebring convertibles [davyd60]
by kerie
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Oct 09, 2005 (4:10 pm)
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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! 
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Re: common problems on sebring convertibles [kerie]
by davyd60
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Oct 10, 2005 (3:30 pm)
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Replying to: kerie (Oct 09, 2005 4:10 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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Re: common problems on sebring convertibles [kerie]
by steve309
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Oct 19, 2005 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: kerie (Oct 09, 2005 4:10 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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Re: common problems on sebring convertibles [kerie]
by heathsteph
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Oct 21, 2005 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: kerie (Oct 09, 2005 4:10 pm)
I have a 96 Sebring which I have owned for 2 years -- Its a great car, but I also end up with 3 inces of water inside the car on the passenger side, and the sloshing from somewhere which is not visible to me! I have had my mechanic look at it and he is going to put drainage holes in the passengar side rear panel and see if that works. For the water inside the car on the floor I thought it may be the weatherstripping but now after hearing from you and others I really think its a defect. What can we do. I did brave it and took my car through the car wash -- no flooding inside but it did get into the panel, the swooshing was there. I need to read more of these messages to determine if its a very common problem.
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Dash lights
by nikita2
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Oct 14, 2005 (8:42 am)
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I own a used 2000 Sebring luxury. My dash lights don't come on (I already turn the nob....it does not work) Can some one tell me what the problem could be.
Also, my vehicle was collecting water and it actually overflow into back floor of the vehicle, damaging my receiver under the passenger seat. Any one knows how much does it cost to replace the amp. Chrysler claims that they are not aware of the water problems with this vehicle. 
I was able to get the water collected in the vehicle out by using a paper clip to open the clog drains. 
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