Where Do You Plug In the Smoke Machine to Check for Vacuum Leaks?
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Where Do You Plug In the Smoke Machine to Check for Vacuum Leaks?
For a 2002 Honda Civic, I want to check for vacuum leaks.
Where would I plug in a smoke machine? Which hose do I disconnect?
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Where would I plug in a smoke machine? Which hose do I disconnect?
Thanks.
09-05-2018
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Usually hose to brake booster is first choice.
You dont actually have many vacuum lines and pretty much the ECU would pop a code if any of them was leaking.
You dont actually have many vacuum lines and pretty much the ECU would pop a code if any of them was leaking.
09-05-2018
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To add to this is also helps to block off the throttle body intake during the smoke test. I usually use a ziploc (or other brand) plastic bag and painter's tape. I've only performed a smoke test on a 6th gen and not a 7th using a homemade smoke tester that works very well.
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What symptoms cause you to want to do a smoke test?
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PCV Air Leakage P1505.
I replaced both the PCV valve and the PCV Tube.
I also got P0505 Idle Speed Control System. (I removed the throttle body and IAC valve, cleaned them, and reinstalled them. I did the idle relearn procedure with no load. After a "choppy" start, the car's performance greatly improved. Idling at lights (with the A/C on since it's hot here in NYC and my car stereo) seems good. I'm guessing the computer is relearning my habits. For all this work, I also disconnected the battery to clean the terminals.
I just want to make sure there are no other vacuum leaks. Instead of buying or renting smoke machine, I may just try Scotty Kilmer's method of blowing cigar or pipe smoke into the tube and see where it comes out--if at all.
Thanks again.
I replaced both the PCV valve and the PCV Tube.
I also got P0505 Idle Speed Control System. (I removed the throttle body and IAC valve, cleaned them, and reinstalled them. I did the idle relearn procedure with no load. After a "choppy" start, the car's performance greatly improved. Idling at lights (with the A/C on since it's hot here in NYC and my car stereo) seems good. I'm guessing the computer is relearning my habits. For all this work, I also disconnected the battery to clean the terminals.
I just want to make sure there are no other vacuum leaks. Instead of buying or renting smoke machine, I may just try Scotty Kilmer's method of blowing cigar or pipe smoke into the tube and see where it comes out--if at all.
Thanks again.
09-06-2018
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Re: Where Do You Plug In the Smoke Machine to Check for Vacuum Leaks?
If you have a compressor it's easy to make a DIY smoker out of a paint can, rubber tubing (prefer corded), two 1/4" NPT step (x-mas tree) adapters, and a cigar.
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