PSA: Do not forget to hook the PCV line back up

scalbert · 04-04-2009, 09:23 PM

As the title says, do not foget to hook it back up when installing an intake. You will have no boost and will also have no brakes.

scalbert · 04-04-2009, 09:27 PM

Blue ring?? It is the line which runs over the snorkel to the intake box. You will know imediately when you forget to hook it up.

Funny part is that I have unhooked it dozens of times and never failed to hook it up. But I guess with multiple things being done and 4 girls (between 5 and 8 year old) asking questions every minute and running around, I got distracted.

GeorgiaTech335coupe · 04-04-2009, 09:33 PM

I think I broke the squeeze/clip thingy on that....hmmm that could be bad.

ontopofm · 04-04-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalbert

As the title says, do not foget to hook it back up when installing an intake. You will have no boost and will also have no brakes.

lol, i did just that before and it scared me

335iheLLraiseR · 04-04-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

What specifically does that line do?

i was told it had something to do with the brakes, guess not.

scalbert · 04-04-2009, 10:26 PM

It is a common vacuum line. It does affect the brakes as well as the boost control system.

theanhdy · 04-04-2009, 11:01 PM

Would unhooking that line throw an evap error code?

scalbert · 04-04-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by theanhdy

Would unhooking that line throw an evap error code?

It did throw an Engine Malfunction code but I haven't scanned yet. Will scan and post in the morning.

SoCalTech · 04-05-2009, 01:25 AM

Are you talking about the line that has a connection near the oil filter and airbox? That's not for PCV. It goes from the Vacuum pump to the brakes.

ianthegreat · 04-05-2009, 01:43 AM

It's the line when you pop it off goes SHHHHHHWWPPP. Clearly a vacuum line.

gian335 · 04-05-2009, 01:45 AM

its the line that is kinda right over or nearest to the intake.....if u forget to hook it back up ull know what u did wrong right away....the brakes dont work the best lol thats forsure.

you'll need a concrete foot to handle the brakes with out it hooked up

TMR · 04-05-2009, 01:51 AM

I learned the no brakes issue today... LOL

RiXst3r · 04-05-2009, 04:31 AM

Yep

XPO186 · 04-05-2009, 05:03 AM

LOL!!!

I forgot to plug mine in a couple of weeks back... doing a boost gauge install of all things!!! (needed a bit more access to the vacuum lines on the DVs)

Basically... no brakes and smelly white smoke pouring out of the exhaust.

Definitely NOT FUN.

Italia335i · 04-05-2009, 10:49 AM

Been there, I knew I missed something as soon I as got to the first stop sign....

sd390r · 04-05-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Yeah, the hose right behind the snorkel that you have to squeeze both sides and pull up has a blue round washer type thing on it. Either way, I hooked mine back up.

I had no idea it affected the brakes though. So unplugging that line could make for some interesting pranks..................

damn, wouldnt wanna be one of your friends haha

no brakes = prank?

hahaha

sd390r · 04-05-2009, 02:45 PM

Me Either

thegeneral101 · 04-05-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPO186

LOL!!!

I forgot to plug mine in a couple of weeks back... doing a boost gauge install of all things!!! (needed a bit more access to the vacuum lines on the DVs)

Basically... no brakes and smelly white smoke pouring out of the exhaust.

Definitely NOT FUN.

wow i would have flipped a nut lol

XPO186 · 04-05-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thegeneral101

wow i would have flipped a nut lol

shit... I DID

LOL!

04-04-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
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scalbert Major General 158 Rep 5,776 Posts Drives: '13 S4, '15 Q7 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (8)	Blue ring?? It is the line which runs over the snorkel to the intake box. You will know imediately when you forget to hook it up. Funny part is that I have unhooked it dozens of times and never failed to hook it up. But I guess with multiple things being done and 4 girls (between 5 and 8 year old) asking questions every minute and running around, I got distracted.
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scalbert Major General 158 Rep 5,776 Posts Drives: '13 S4, '15 Q7 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (8)	It is a common vacuum line. It does affect the brakes as well as the boost control system.
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