Two stupid Boxster tricks- now check engine is on

[deliriousga]

If it's the gas cap and the new one fits properly and seals, it will go away within 100 miles. If it doesn't then I'd go to Autozone and have them pull the codes so you have a better idea.

[Ronzi]

With reference to the car wash, I wonder how sensitive the air inlet is to getting water in the intake?
I was reading a Road & Track long-term test report on a Mini Cooper S. Seems they ran the car through a puddle and got water in the intake, resulting in a "hydrolocked" cylinder and a rod stuffed through the side of the block. One new engine and $9,000 later it ran like a watch again.
Ouch.