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P0108 issue solved but now I have a question

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Old Oct 11, 2015 | 01:07 PM
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P0108 issue solved but now I have a question

Hi all, I've been chasing an issue that has been plaguing me for 2 month now. Yesterday I finally to do a boost leak test and pressurize the system to see if I have a boost/vacuum leak. Well I found out the source of my leak and it was a vacuum line connected on the passenger side horn (in the center of the horn on the inside). I cant trace where this line connects to so I'm posting here to see if you guys have some input on where this line may lead.

My questions are:
1: where does this vacuum line lead because i suspect it may possibly be clogged?

2: does your car have a clamp around this vacuum line where it slips over the nipple.

See pics of where the nipple is located (roughly)
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 04:27 PM
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Nevermind, figured it out thanks anyway
 
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Old Oct 19, 2015 | 11:36 AM
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Glad you found it! Be sure to update the thread with the solution you found just in case someone stumbles upon it and has the same question as you.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2015 | 11:56 AM
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Thats true, it was a vacuum leak from the nipple on the passenger side horn (on the inside). The hose popped off the nipple (same hose that is connected to the fuel pressure regulator)
 
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