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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 04:37 AM
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was on a jeep run sun. easy run some water crossing(not deep may be a foot)this happen to 3 of us
went thru the water an the jeep died no acceleration,just like the water got something wet,jeep didn't like,it would try to idle,but barley,than after a short while it started being ok,same with the other 2 vehicals(both 13s)anyone else have this problem.thanks
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 04:45 AM
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Haven't had any problems with my 2012 and a wittle water Do you have a cold air intake?

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On another note, ^^^ this sucked and never doing mud again!! No problem doing reasonable water crossings tho

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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 13 jk
was on a jeep run sun. easy run some water crossing(not deep may be a foot)this happen to 3 of us
went thru the water an the jeep died no acceleration,just like the water got something wet,jeep didn't like,it would try to idle,but barley,than after a short while it started being ok,same with the other 2 vehicals(both 13s)anyone else have this problem.thanks
I have driven my 2013 Rubi thru water up to the rock rails many of times slowly and never had an issue.
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 05:04 AM
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Not a 2013, but check this article out:

Why Did A New Jeep Wrangler Die In Ten Inches Of Water?

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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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Never had a issue with my 2012

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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 08:02 AM
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How fast were you traveling? How deep was the water?
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Davep22
How fast were you traveling? How deep was the water?
not fast,this isn't my first time wheeling an thru water,it suck it in to the intake
it just like possible the fuel pump started to shut down or the ingnition.
guys fom the dealer is a little baffled by this also,it was a dealer run.
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