1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JX review from North America

I have been reading the reviews here and have also experienced both the blown 20A fuse when starting, and the water sloshing around/soaking carpet.

In my case, the blown 20A fuse was remedied by replacing the starter, which was shown to be drawing excessive current during a bench test at the local auto parts store. The oil filter must be removed in order to get the starter out. Also, the solenoid is integral to the starter and does not come as a separate part so both are replaced at the same time. While under the car I also replaced the oil pressure sending unit, which was leaking oil and intermittently flashing the warning light on the dashboard.

As for the water sloshing problem, this is remedied by running the end of a clothes hanger into the drain holes under the car. They are located inside the rail at the bottom and to the rear of the doors. Interestingly enough, on page 171 of my Owner's Manual in the Special Care section, there is a note stating the following:

"It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels and rear deck lid be kept clear and open".

Nowhere does it say why it is important that they need to be kept open. That probably would have been a good thing for Chrysler to put in the manual.