What's this thing that is hissing?
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What's this thing that is hissing?
Recently got a 2000 XJ with the 4L I6. Don't know much about cars really so forgive the stupid question. So when I was under my hood, I heard a hissing noise. Looked around and found this silver nipple lookin thing on the right side of the engine:
It's a vacuum of some sort, so I am guessing there is supposed to some kind of hose here. Can someone tell me what this is for, if there should be a hose attached, and if so, how problematic is it that there is no hose?
It's a vacuum of some sort, so I am guessing there is supposed to some kind of hose here. Can someone tell me what this is for, if there should be a hose attached, and if so, how problematic is it that there is no hose?
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Take a look at this thread.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/w...sport-1803673/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/w...sport-1803673/
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if that has no plug itll idle high. I just threw a plug on it and called it a day and hasnt acted up since. I have no clue what its for and dont think it serves a purpose.
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Year: 2000
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Recently got a 2000 XJ with the 4L I6. Don't know much about cars really so forgive the stupid question. So when I was under my hood, I heard a hissing noise. Looked around and found this silver nipple lookin thing on the right side of the engine:
It's a vacuum of some sort, so I am guessing there is supposed to some kind of hose here. Can someone tell me what this is for, if there should be a hose attached, and if so, how problematic is it that there is no hose?
It's a vacuum of some sort, so I am guessing there is supposed to some kind of hose here. Can someone tell me what this is for, if there should be a hose attached, and if so, how problematic is it that there is no hose?
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Year: 2000
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Stick your finger over it and the engine will run differently.
It usually has a cap on it. You can get a pack of generic caps at most auto parts stores. I found mine sitting underneath the computer.
It usually has a cap on it. You can get a pack of generic caps at most auto parts stores. I found mine sitting underneath the computer.