1996 Ford Mustang Not running correctly

1996 FORD MUSTANG
140,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARCHANGELNEO
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when doing a standard tuneup on my mustang I found a vacuum line off the throttle body that is disconnected. The lines go to several over components, but the disconnected seems to be a preformed line that goes under the intake hose and back into the passenger side rear corner of the engine compartment. I have noticed that the motor surges when I turn on the AC. The motor also runs normally until it warms up, but then it will dog out like it has a major vacuum leak or has dropped a cylinder under load. I'm about at wits' end with this. I can't find anywhere where that vacuum line would connect. Any ideas?
Jun 19, 2009 at 1:35 PM
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is it a little red vacuum line?
Jun 29, 2009 at 7:17 AM
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Yes, it is a small red vacuum line that is clad in a black formed protective sheath. It leaves the front side of the throttle body along with a couple of others that go to the EGR and fuel pressure regulator I believe. The way the line seems to be "pre formed" it looks like it goes under the air intake hose and back into the rear passenger side of the engine compartment. I cannot seem to find any connection for it within the lines' reach.
Jun 29, 2009 at 7:23 AM
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it plugs into a black vacuum line by the evaporator (passenger side) that goes into the passenger side fender. if you can't find it send me your email address and I will take a picture of it and send it to you.
Jun 29, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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Thanks bro, the connecting line had retracted down into the fender a bit
Jun 29, 2009 at 8:03 AM
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so you got it correct?
Jun 29, 2009 at 8:17 AM
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I thought the line I saw down in the fender well was it, but it wasn't. Still can't find any connection unless it fell way down inside the fenderwell.

My email is [email protected].

Thanks for your help.

Troy
Jun 29, 2009 at 12:47 PM
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/371298_HPIM0227_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/371298_HPIM0228_1.jpg

First picture is of the end of the line, second is where it comes out of the throttle body.
Jun 29, 2009 at 1:20 PM