Re: V6 vacuum line question

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Mon Aug 13 2001 - 12:58:27 EDT


(1) Put a plug on the vacuum leak
(2) Clean and IAC Plunger (it'll be fouled up)
(3) Reset the PCM
(4) Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. (It may die the first
time but restart it...it'll reset)

- Bernd

> On a much lighter note.....when my Dak was at the dealership, I decided to
> take a look at the engine compartment ( I try to do a once over whenever I
> turn the vehicle over to the dealership...in case something changes when I
> get it back)
>
> I have a vacuum connection open, with no hose in sight. While idling, it
> conrinuous sucks in air, if I plug the hole up while idling, the Dak
> practically stalls out. I looked to identify WHAT it is by checking the
> "Haynes" manual, but couldn't find a pic.
>
> Here's it's location:
>
> While standing on the passenger's side of the vehicle, looking into the
> engine compartment:
> just below the throttle linkage there are a number of connections to the
> block itself...a number of which I am assuming are sensors.
>
> >From lefft to right there are 2 "quick connect" type connections to the
> block...then immediately to the right of those is where I have the open
> port. It looks like a simple vacuum line hose connection. This port 'faces'
> you and exits the block horizontally.
>
> If you know what this is, and where the connection should be made...culd ya
> tell me? I looked for a loosed hose somewhere and could't find it anywhere.
> I'm hoping if someone can tell me where the 'other' end connects too, I
> should be able to find it.
>
> Thanks again,
> Kevin
> kevinhoegen@email.com
>
> ....by the way...have I said...When it rains it pours :-)
>
>



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