EVAP Connector Pipe?

2013 BMW X3
175,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASHOK SAINI
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I still have lean issues and I noticed this pipe (Marked red) is loose at other end but I cannot figure it out where does it go. It originates from turbo intake pipe and goes towards inside but where does it connect to and what does it connect to?
Can I fix it from the top or have to go under the car.
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Jul 21, 2023 at 1:21 PM
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The intake of the turbo goes to the intercooler in the front of the car. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jul 22, 2023 at 3:10 PM
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Thanks for your reply, I am asking a different thing ,please see the attached picture, I need to know the connector pipe which is attached to turbo intake (Marked in red line)one end snaps in turbo intake and other goes in the back towards turbo charger but I don't know where it gets connected,because its loose on the inside end.
Jul 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM
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Gotcha, that is part of the EVAP system and goes to the rear of the car. Are you having an issue with it, what are you trying to fix?
Jul 23, 2023 at 1:58 PM
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That connector pipe is attached to turbo intake pipe at one end and goes behind the turbo and seems loose ,I am not sure it attaches to the turbo with a screw ,which may be is missing as it wiggles, I am getting check engine light ,even if I I erase ,it comes after driving a km or so. I thought maybe that connector pipe if at all is loose could be the reason which check engine light. I cannot feel with the finger as it's a tight space between intake pipe n turbo, after the scan the fault comes id 118001 Fuel air mix too lean. although I mentioned in my earlier reply the connections are tight.
Jul 23, 2023 at 4:20 PM
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Hi Ken, in addition to the above message I discovered the pipe. It is described as the crankcase vent hose and pipe running from the engine block to the turbo inlet pipe on BMW N20/N26 engine. This pipe has a metal end at the engine block but a plastic end where it plugs into the intake tube. Where does the metal end get attached and how to access that area?
Jul 23, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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You will need to remove other parts and shields to get to the other end of the tube, and yes this can cause the lean code. If you get stuck, please upload images or a short video of the problem and I can help.
Jul 24, 2023 at 11:16 AM
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I'm very exhausted. Please suggest what to do with these codes. Mainly lean code. I also reversed the seal in the gas tank cap. Relief for 1 drive n lean code was back.
Jul 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM
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One more pic of the code.
Jul 26, 2023 at 6:53 PM
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Hmm, is this scanner a CAN code reader? You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

When you have a CAN code please let me know, Also, we should start a new thread with the codes because we only handle one problem per thread. Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
Jul 27, 2023 at 3:26 PM