cannot change input value in a variable

[anonymous]

I have a variable: var jObj;

Trying to change value with: $('input[name=something]', jObj).val('12345'); I can read back the right value: alert( $('[name=retry]', jObj).val() );

BUT alert( $('<p />').append(jObj).html() ) shows <input name="something" value="" />

Note: I can modify all attriubte of input except value!!

[boushley]

I've created a jsFiddle to show this test case ​http://jsfiddle.net/boushley/KWBQB/ There is some interesting behavior happening with manipulating the value in memory vs what happens when it's added to the dom or another element.

[Rick Waldron]

Duplicate of #1536.