1999 Dodge Intrepid Dies in Puddles

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DIRTRACER235
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my 1999 dodge intrepid sputters and dies when the right front tire goes through water. it has an automatic 2.7L motor. The car has 112000 miles. i think that the problem might be electrical but i dont know. any advice would be apreciated. thank you
Mar 4, 2007 at 11:59 AM
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[quote:c74a609c3c="dirtracer235"]my 1999 dodge intrepid sputters and dies when the right front tire goes through water. it has an automatic 2.7L motor. The car has 112000 miles. i think that the problem might be electrical but i dont know. any advice would be apreciated. thank you[/quote:c74a609c3c]

Loose connections check the battery 1st-then check the ignition components
Mar 4, 2007 at 1:13 PM

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Check for loose connections, starting with the battery, then inspect the ignition components.

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The owner of a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with a 2.7L automatic says it sputters and dies when the right front tire goes through water and suspects an electrical issue. The expert advises checking loose connections, beginning with the battery, then checking the ignition components.

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