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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Default Wire mod done... what is this for???

Done the wire mod (thanks to the write ups) and I broke the two way check valve.... even when I got warned in the write up

Going to oriellys tomorrow to get the dorman 47150 replacement and was wondering.... What is that thing for???? Reason asking, when I was taking off the other lines, the line to the firewall came loose (grommet pulled out) but it still feels tight. If I in fact pulled the line from wherever it goes in the cab, where do I look for this???

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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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its a vacum line. I believe it has something to do the the hvac system. Not positive though
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by k_garretson23
its a vacum line. I believe it has something to do the the hvac system. Not positive though
Vacuum to hvac venting, you are correct
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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damn... I hope I did not pull the line. Thanks for your input
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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what would the symptoms be if I did pull the line.... Engine miss??? Gotta wait til tomorrow to get the valve.

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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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If you pulled the line you'll be able to turn your ac on but it will only blow at your feet, no matter what setting you choose you won't be able to get the air to come out the dash vents.
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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If you pulled the line you'll be able to turn your ac on but it will only blow at your feet, no matter what setting you choose you won't be able to get the air to come out the dash vents.
Appreciate you my man..... great info for sure!!!!
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Blownbayou
Appreciate you my man..... great info for sure!!!!
No problem! I had a problem with one of those... I kept putting it off the finally after a month I was looking for the problem and one of those tiny hoses came off the back of my intake. Such a simple fix.
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Same thing happened to mine simple fix but get ready to tear some skin reaching back there with the cowl teeth
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Clip the sharp points off the cowl pins.
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yeah,clip em . i found out the hard way ,,gouge,cut, scrape....
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thankfully the hose/tube did not come undone.... replaced and cranked it up. Air out the vents.... thanks again
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That's good! And yes those teeth on the cowl are painful!! I've had my fair share with them haha!
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