We have had a lot of rain lately in Florida, and gigantic puddle snuck up on me on the road. Ended up going through like 10-12" of water at 25-30mph. Nothing I haven't done off road but the jeep hated it. My check engine was already on and it started flashing and I lost throttle response for a few. The next day I go to back out of drive way and almost run over the cat as it was acting like I had my foot on the gas and brake pedal. Took for a test drive around block and it was accelerating without any pedals pressed, threw in N and RPMs went up. stopped put in park and RPMs went even higher. Shut it down and it was fine. I am assuming my newly replaced TPS got wet? Anyone else experience a similar issue? thanks

 

TPS or IAC.

Check both.

 

turns out it was the throttle spring sticking on the TB. thanks

 

Lucky you only scared the cat. could have been something way more serious.
A lot of people out there would have not thought of putting it in neutral.
4.0L CAN over power the brakes.

Good reflexes.

 

Thanks. Man I have shut her off and restarted on the highway to fix issues. lol

 

Actually throwing in neutral can cause blown motors .Next time shut off throwh in neutral man handle to side off road .Jm2cw

 

Yes, but I think his point is that blown motors are better than dead people.

 

Agreed ...