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So, I ran into a ditch and flew out of it since it was kind of shaped like a half pipe. I damaged my radiator to where all the fluid leaked out. Thank God that's all that got damaged... well, at least that's what I thought.
I had to have it towed, but before the tow guy got there, I noticed this part on the grown near the ditch. It didn't look like it was mine, but the more I looked at and thought about it, I figured why not take it with me just in case. Well, it turns out it might have come off my car. While I was working on the radiator just now, my hand touched around where the air filter box was, just under it, and I noticed something moving loosely. This was definitely mine, right? I mean, it's pretty obvious, but I just wanna confirm. I'm glad I ultimately decided to take it last minute. Almost disposed of it.
Obviously, I can't go without it since it seems to be air related, according to the part number on it, but does this look like it can still be used, or should I replace it? Hopefully, nothing else flew off. Think I damaged the plug that connects to the ac pressure switch. Don't know how to go about fixing that.
Would appreciate any advice.
Thanks
Edit: It seems like this part comes permanently attached to something else. Is that the case? Parts number on this particular part is 15810996 but when I Googled it, it shows images of it seemingly attached to a tube like hose
Last edited by That1dude; Aug 2, 2024 at 04:47 PM.
The air conditioner pressure sensor can be replaced without discharging the a/c. You need a new sensor, part of it is in the plug. The part that is broken screws onto a port with with a check valve in it. The sensor depresses the check valve to read the pressure inside the air conditioning system.
The plastic resonator is part of the air intake system. It quiets the intake drone of the four cylinder engine. The car will run fine without it but the intake will be louder. If you can figure out how it all goes back together and you have all the pieces definitely reinstall it.
The air conditioner pressure sensor can be replaced without discharging the a/c. You need a new sensor, part of it is in the plug. The part that is broken screws onto a port with with a check valve in it. The sensor depresses the check valve to read the pressure inside the air conditioning system.
The plastic resonator is part of the air intake system. It quiets the intake drone of the four cylinder engine. The car will run fine without it but the intake will be louder. If you can figure out how it all goes back together and you have all the pieces definitely reinstall it.
Wow thanks for explaining. I should have known about the ac pressure switch since I purchased one for my other car before. I fortunately didn't have to use it as it turned out what I needed was a recharge do to a very slow leak. But I thought an evacuation was required before removing it. If not, this is good to know. Either way, this vehicle has no refrigerant and isn't under any pressure at all.
As for the front intake air duct, I think I need some pin clips and maybe something else. Gotta figure out if there is something missing. The circular whole in it seems as if it was somehow fused to the part that's still intact to the car. Guess I got some research to do.