Chrysler Repair: Water in car after rain, chrysler sebring convertible, power door locks

Question
About 2 weeks ago after a hard rain I went out to drive my 1997 Chrysler Sebring convertible and when I approached a stop sign I heard a gush of water sounding like it came from the trunk to the front. It blew out my stereo, my power door locks and water poured into the passenger floor from what looked like the dashboard.  Last night after a hard rain I drove the car and it sounded like I had 50 gallons of water in the trunk.  I opened the trunk and it was dry so were all the interior window ledges.  Can You PLEASE HELP ME! Thanks! Bonnie

Answer
Hi Bonnie,
I have a LeBaron coupe so I don't have personal experience with this problem. But I read about it all the time at a Yahoo autos group of which I am a co-moderator called The Chrysler LeBaron Club. Here is one good response by one of the members of that group:
"The bigger reason these cars get water in them is a plugged
drain hole (one on each side of the car). Half way between the rear wheel opening and the
back of the door on the inside of the frame rail is a rubber
flap. Its about a 2" square. They become stuck fast to the
rail. Feel along with your hand until you find it. Pull it free of
the rail. Most likely water will immediately run. Next take a
coat hange and try to clear any debri build up inside. Check
them every month or so to keep them open and running. You
can check them by pouring water on the top where it meets
the body. That water should be channeled out those slots.
Once you get the problrm solved I suggest you pull the
carpet and dry things out. The factory carpet has a thick
rubber backing. The padding is glued to the back of the
rubber. The carpet will dry to the touch on top and the
padding will retain the water under the carpet and rust the
floors. While the carpet is out, you will see some channels in
the floor pan. Drill some small holes in these channels. This
will allow for any small amounts of water to drain out without
removing the rug. If you ever get soaked inside though, pul
the carpet."
So I hope this is helpful. Feel free to write back, and you might want to follow some of the dicussions at the Club.
Roland