2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Water leaking onto passenger side f

IRIR123

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2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

I have a Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2000 car - last few months, every time it rains, water leaks in and floods the floor on the passenger side - I took the car to a body shop guy, who hosed the car and confirmed that the leak comes from behind the glovebox on the passenger side - took the car to a mechanic who removed the glovebox, but could not find any leaks on the firewall there - but he said the water seems to be coming from the left of the glovebox - how do I find it and fix it? The water has already messed up my audio system amplifier - the dealer tells me that diagnosis would cost $600 to remove the entire dashboard and anything further will cost more - is there a way I can fix it myself? Thanks in advance

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MONTY STEPHENS

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I'm surprised they are looking inside the car for a leak that comes from outside of the car.

Ope your hood and check that channel just in front of the windsheild where the windsheild wiper motor is. That is where it is. Make sure the drain holes are clear and look good at the rubber plugs that pass through the firewall, maybe one is rotten. Unless its a windshield, you know this has to be where it starts.

You may need to remove your hood to check it properly -- its tight.