why is there a small vacuum line on the positive side of the battery in the trunk

Asked by Wayne Dec 27, 2014 at 01:07 PM about the 2006 Chrysler 300 C RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

well my battery was changed and someone took out the piece that keeps the battery
from sliding and low and behold it slid and positive touched metal and it died plus blew
fuses. this is when i found out there is a small vacuum line back there but dont know
where it goes, so now my speedometer,my heater and ac dont work, my wipers dont
work and the air bag,brake,and esp lights stay on. i need help

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Gommez answered 6 years ago

It's not a vac line. It's a vent. Trunk batteries require a vent that connects to the custom design in order to drain away dangerous sulfide gas.NEVEER use a standard under hood battery in a trunk!

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Lllllll19737578 answered 4 years ago

Can the vaccum line on your battery, if not connected, will it run your battery down

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