Hi all,

I recently replaced the alternator in my 2007 Honda Accord 2.4L w 90k miles. It would not start after sitting for 2 months, and the alternator was siezed up. I also replaced the starter motor, which is why I had to remove vaccuum hoses which has caused this issue.

After replacing the alternator and getting it up and running I drove it around without the plastic engine cover on, and this vaccum (I believe) hose popped off. It is loaded into a spring, t-shaped, plastic junction that one of the intake vaccuum hoses is also connceted to. I am assuming that this breaking was a result of me driving the car without the plastic engine cover on (the hose is connected right beneath the plastic engine cover). Also, upon further inspection, the inttake was a bit loose and Im guessing maybe that caused an issue with pressure.

It will not go back down, and thus I believe it is broken and I would need a new plastic junction. Does anyone know what this part is, and how I could fix it? Posted a video and picture to explain. Thank you.

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Idle air assist valve.

(a) Either replace the part or (b) get rid of it by using an idle air assist valve delete kit.