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2004 XC90 - Help in Identifying Hose (Pic)

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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joelq
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2004 XC90 - Help in Identifying Hose (Pic)

Post by joelq »

Hi all -

I'm diagnosing a rough idle/stalling issue on my 2004 XC90 T5 - symptoms very similar to a fouled/bad MAF. It started happening quite suddenly two nights ago.

I just replaced my MAF in April of this year so I wouldn't have thought it to be the issue, but I cleaned it anyway (it looked visibly clean).

Then while inspecting hoses, I noticed this hose had come loose:

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Can someone identify this hose? Could this be the cause of the symptoms I'm having?

Thanks!

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Post by FLXC90 »

Yes, that is a LARGE vacuum leak! The hose end just above it runs beneath the manifold to the left. I believe that is the hose to your brake booster. Check it for dry-rot, cracking, splits, if good, add a clamp and press on. On second glance it looks smaller than the hose behind it, so it may run to your air cleaner, or MAF. In any case, yes, your likely culprit.
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Post by joelq »

FLXC90 wrote:Yes, that is a LARGE vacuum leak! The hose end just above it runs beneath the manifold to the left. I believe that is the hose to your brake booster. Check it for dry-rot, cracking, splits, if good, add a clamp and press on. On second glance it looks smaller than the hose behind it, so it may run to your air cleaner, or MAF. In any case, yes, your likely culprit.

Thanks for your reply, FLX! I've driven about 40 miles since reattaching the hose and so far so good! I'll spend some time tracing where it goes and just inspect all the hoses in line. Since this hose was loose enough to fall off the nipple, it probably is due for replacement!

Thanks, again, for your help!

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Post by jimmy57 »

When you go to get the new hose get auto trans cooler hose in 3/8 inch ID. the fuel/vacuum hose is not as thick walled and will often suck together.

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Post by joelq »

jimmy57 wrote:When you go to get the new hose get auto trans cooler hose in 3/8 inch ID. the fuel/vacuum hose is not as thick walled and will often suck together.

That's a great point. Will do, Jimmy, thanks!

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