Mitsubishi Repair: 2000 eclipse water leak, drainage channels, drain tube


Question
Hi.  I have water on the dr and pass side floors of my car and also, the headliner is wet.  I think it may be coming in through blocked sunroof channels, but I'm not sure where they are in the car to check them.  Can you help w/ the channel location and what to do to see if they're clogged?
Thanks for whatever help you can offer.

Answer
Keith,
This might be caused by clogged sunroof drainage channels, but it's also a common occurrence if you run your A/C often and the condensed water drain tube gets clogged.  That clogged can sometimes be cleared from underneath the car, else it needs to be cleared by accessing the heater core.  Though if the water has sweet smell, that might be coolant.  That would indicate a leak in the heater core itself.
Good luck!