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    Tube in airbox

    What does the tube in the airbox do in 2000-2002 years. And how can i stop it becuase when i first turned it on it did a sucking noise then it has stopped now.

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    It goes to the air pump, I removed mine. I think its just something emissions related.

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    It's part of the AIR system - emissions - supposed to do that on a cold start when the AIR pump runs, turns off after a couple minutes.

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    But i have emissions where i live does that mean if i remove it i will fail the emissions test and also how do i remove it. (Air pump)

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    As mentioned in the other thread, just clamp on a small breather filter to it, ...

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