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Rellim51
| Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 09:33 pm: |
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While cleaning my 2000 X1 this afternoon I noticed a vacuum nipple on the bottom of my throttle body with nothing attached to it. What is this used for? If it isn't used for anything shouldn't there be a cap on it? |
Stevem123
| Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 09:44 pm: |
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I believe it was for the California model carbon cannisters. Yes it should be capped. You'll probably notice a change in idle speed and have to re-adjust. It may run a little richer until the ECM re-learns the AFV. BC Steve |
Iamike
| Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 11:13 pm: |
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I had complained to three different dealers about how my '99 S3 ran when it was cold and at slow speeds. All three said "That's how they all run". When I decided to replace my intake gaskets after 3 yrs. and 30,000mi. I found my cap missing too. It made a big difference in the cold operation of the bike. Needless to say, I do all of my own maintenance now. |
Rellim51
| Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 12:38 am: |
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I haven't really been having any major issues with the way the bike has been running but it does seem to idle sort of low in the morning and smells pretty rich. I have plugged the port off so I will see how it runs in the morning. |
Rellim51
| Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 06:37 pm: |
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It seemed to start and run this morning a little easier. The exhaust doesn't smell as rich as it used to. I was hoping it would cure some of my running problems below 3000 RPM but I really can't tell that it is any better. I guess I will just accept the fact that it's just part of the Force experience. |