2001 Dodge Dakota Tube Missing from passenger side of engin

WESTIN06

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2001 DODGE DAKOTA
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
70,000 MILES

I have a small air inlet (sucks in a large amount of air into the engine) that is open and unfiltered. I assume its supposed to be attached to some tube leading to the air filter but have been unable to find where it could possible lead. It is about a 1 inch long inlet

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 AT 10:29 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Can you take a picture of it and upload it for me to see? Based on your description, it sounds like a hose for the PCV, but I can't be sure without seeing it. If I am correct, check in the back of the throttle body for where it may go.

Joe

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Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 AT 9:45 PM

WESTIN06

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Yeah, I will do it after work tomorrow. I stopped in at the dealer and they think its some sort of hose that went to a 4x4/ac/cruise control something or another.

I picked up a new pvc valve and a new tube leading to the air intake to the oil pan(?). She is running better, but will do tomorrow.

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Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 AT 9:50 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I'll look for the picture. Also, if it is a hose for the 4wd, try it to see if will engage. If there is no vacuum getting to it, it won't work.

Let me know.

Joe

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Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 AT 11:00 PM

WESTIN06

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Well it just so happens my service 4x4 light comes on periodically, every other day or so. It did it this past winter, but I was able to keep on using 4x4.

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Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 AT 11:33 PM

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