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Actually I just finally saw the low vacuum sensor where I was not expecting it to be.
The wire connector is what made me recognize it.
Then I saw the thicker front plate, and noticed no hose out of the back.
Quick visual 3D calculation said if the hose in question was routed below the other vacuum line, It will reach the nipple on the low vacuum sensor.
Heat and oil along with the tight radius may be why the hose slipped off the nipple to start with.
21" monitor helps as well, no microscope needed.
The wire connector is what made me recognize it.
Then I saw the thicker front plate, and noticed no hose out of the back.
Quick visual 3D calculation said if the hose in question was routed below the other vacuum line, It will reach the nipple on the low vacuum sensor.
Heat and oil along with the tight radius may be why the hose slipped off the nipple to start with.
21" monitor helps as well, no microscope needed.
I'm going to take a look at it tomorrow. But I did notice something. That nipple is broke off in the hose. Ill be back with what i find.
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If the nipple is in the hose you will need to replace that low vacuum switch, snuff can looking thingy. I would suggest mounting it someplace else when you replace it so that it's not so close to the steering arm. Mine is on the drivers fender down below the battery, can send you a pic of mine if you want.
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Yep thats were it goes. ( Nice one Dave! ) But it is broke off. This a dealer part?
Also It is mounted about 6 inches from the steering. There is no way that it was touching. That ring where it was clean is a fluke. I guess I should do some cleaning also. Whew thanks for all the help guys!!!
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I looked through Advance Autos online parts, they do not show one.
So I am going to guess Dealer only part.
They don't usually go bad, so a salvage yard would be a decent source as well.
If you have to drive, cap the line off.
Unplugging the electrical connection may turn the brake light off as well.
So I am going to guess Dealer only part.
They don't usually go bad, so a salvage yard would be a decent source as well.
If you have to drive, cap the line off.
Unplugging the electrical connection may turn the brake light off as well.
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I looked through Advance Autos online parts, they do not show one.
So I am going to guess Dealer only part.
They don't usually go bad, so a salvage yard would be a decent source as well.
If you have to drive, cap the line off.
Unplugging the electrical connection may turn the brake light off as well.
So I am going to guess Dealer only part.
They don't usually go bad, so a salvage yard would be a decent source as well.
If you have to drive, cap the line off.
Unplugging the electrical connection may turn the brake light off as well.
I did cap it off. Ill unplug it and see what happens.
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No I did not. Ill try and get it. I did find one at a local parts store for $53. Junk yards tomorrow.
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I'll get the part number tomorrow. But I did unhook the wire clip going to it and the light went off.
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