986 loose hose right side, near battery

[placid]

Hi all,

I found this little hose unattached from the other end in the gasket near battery, on the passenger's side. What is it and where should it be connected?

Car is 1997 986, US-model.

Thanks!

Edited July 26, 2010 by placid

[placid]

Hi all,

I found this little hose unattached from the other end in the gasket near battery, on the passenger's side. What is it and where should it be connected?

Car is 1997 986, US-model.

Thanks!

CEL is on with code P0447 which stands for:

P0447 EVAP Canister Shutoff Valve (Output Stage) - Open Circuit

I am also getting similar whirling sound that lasts for 1 second and comes in frequency of 5 seconds, seems to be coming from the evap. canister. Related? Shutoff valve malfunctioning? Is there a part-number for shutoff valve or is it with the canister?

[Loren]

Hi all,

I found this little hose unattached from the other end in the gasket near battery, on the passenger's side. What is it and where should it be connected?

Car is 1997 986, US-model.

Thanks!

That is the vent line for the battery - it should be connected to the battery vent.

Ifg your battery does not have a vent then I highly suggest you get one that does. Acid fumes and vapors will do damage when left unvented inside your front trunk.

[Loren]

Hi all,

I found this little hose unattached from the other end in the gasket near battery, on the passenger's side. What is it and where should it be connected?

Car is 1997 986, US-model.

Thanks!

CEL is on with code P0447 which stands for:

P0447 EVAP Canister Shutoff Valve (Output Stage) - Open Circuit

I am also getting similar whirling sound that lasts for 1 second and comes in frequency of 5 seconds, seems to be coming from the evap. canister. Related? Shutoff valve malfunctioning? Is there a part-number for shutoff valve or is it with the canister?

P0447 EVAP Canister Shutoff Valve (Output Stage) - Open Circuit

Possible fault causes:

- Wiring harness

- Shutoff valve

- DME control module

Check voltage supply for shutoff valve.

1. Remove front right-hand wheel housing liner.

2. Remove connector of shutoff valve.

3. Connect voltmeter (positive) to shutoff valve connector, pin I, and ground.

4. Switch on the ignition.

Display: battery voltage

Check shutoff valve.

1. Remove front right-hand wheel housing liner.

2. Remove connector of shutoff valve.

3. Connect ohmmeter to shutoff valve pins 1 and 2.

Display: 22 - 26 ohms at 20°C

Check triggering wire for shutoff valve for continuity.

1. Remove front right-hand wheel housing liner.

2. Remove connector of shutoff valve.

3. Connect special tool 9616 to wiring harness (DME control module connector).

4. Connect ohmmeter to shutoff valve, pin 2, and special tool 9616, pin 7.

Display: 0 - 5 ohms

Note: The wire is routed via connector X 2/5, pin 6.