Engine problems due to washer fluid cap- is this possible?

[Chyatt]

A few days ago I started getting a low washer fluid alert. And now, I have experienced engine issues. Upon starting, the would drag and then cut out. Have been able to restart and drive with no issues. However, this last time the engine light stayed on through engine restarts.

I just started my car again and the engine light was still on. I then popped the hood and the washer fluid cap was left open after a service. I filled the washer fluid tank and closed the cap. Then restarted the car and the engine light is now off and it ran fine during a test drive.

Is it possible that the cap being open causing the washer fluid to evaporate could have caused the engine sensors to detect a problem leading to the issues described above?

 

[EdP]

A few days ago I started getting a low washer fluid alert. And now, I have experienced engine issues. Upon starting, the would drag and then cut out. Have been able to restart and drive with no issues. However, this last time the engine light stayed on through engine restarts.

I just started my car again and the engine light was still on. I then popped the hood and the washer fluid cap was left open after a service. I filled the washer fluid tank and closed the cap. Then restarted the car and the engine light is now off and it ran fine during a test drive.

Is it possible that the cap being open causing the washer fluid to evaporate could have caused the engine sensors to detect a problem leading to the issues described above?

I can see a mechanic spending hours trying to find a problem and it was just low washer fluid!
Considering it gave a "low" warning, it may be possible it does funky things in the computer.