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Old 02-14-2006, 04:04 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
PorscheCrazy, do not put that car through another car wash. High pressure water can shoot straight up the intake on the driver's side and saturate the filter with water. When you drive the car, the water-logged filter then releases the water past the MAF and into the intake manifold and voila! You have a screwed up engine.

Rain won't find its way into the engine, but a strong blast of water has far more force.

CE light on = get it checked out soon
CE Light blinking = Pull over and get it towed to dealership or mechanic.

Yeah your kinda preaching to the choir on this one, this happened 2-3 months ago.
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