2001 Dodge Dakota Tube Missing from passenger side of engin

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
70,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WESTIN06
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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
Apr 6, 2010 at 3:29 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
Apr 6, 2010 at 2:45 PM
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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.
Apr 6, 2010 at 2:50 PM
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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
Apr 6, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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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.
Apr 6, 2010 at 4:33 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is interesting. Regardless, I'll take a look at the picture and see if I can figure it out.

Take care,
Joe
Apr 6, 2010 at 11:18 PM
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Apr 7, 2010 at 1:16 PM
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