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Vacuum line from PCM - 87' 318

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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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I have figured out most of my vacuum lines thanks to the diagram on the underside of the hood, however I cannot find where the line from the PCM is supposed to go. Also there is a switch on the right side fender just by the firewall that has several vacuum lines going to it as well as some wires, anybody know what this is? (see pictures)
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Are the ESA and PCM the same thing?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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If I'm right it stands for Electronic Spark Advance. There is no mechanical or vacuum advance in the distributor. Still running it on my 87 at 173,000 miles with no problems.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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The device in the second picture has been used as an EGR solenoid and/or a purge control solenoid and/or ASRV/PVH solenoid depending on the year and engine. From your diagram it looks like it is the purge control solenoid and the ASRV/PVH solenoid.
 

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